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Project Support Officer


Critical Minerals Queensland; Georesources; Townsville

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As Project Support Officer you will be responsible for providing administrative and project support to the Critical Minerals Queensland Office and assist with the coordination of project activities, record keeping, corporate reporting and urgent incoming requests and actions. Check out our video!

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO4
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/574921/24
Closing date 11-Jul-2024
Job duration
Contact person Jacqueline Leahy
Contact details Phone: 0461 577 361
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About us:
The Queensland Resources sector is changing. At the Department of Resources, we juggle new demands, rapid changes and shifts in community knowledge and expectation. We play an active role in the delivery of key government priorities, such as the implementation of a renewable energy economy, assisting in Path to Treaty, recognition of Native Title Rights and capitalising on our resources for sustainable economic prosperity.
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About the role:
In this role you will:
• Provide project administrative support to the Critical Minerals Queensland project teams to assist with the efficient delivery and administration of organisational priorities.
• Provide administrative support, including assisting in the preparation, review and coordination of correspondence, reports and other material, in line with departmental requirements.
• Assist with ad hoc administrative tasks including the co-ordination of multi-tiered events.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, ensuring accurate information is provided to assist with planning and scheduling.
• Liaise, consult, negotiate and maintain effective communication with staff at all levels and with external parties, and deal with sensitive or confidential information in an appropriate manner.
• Maintain effective working relationships and communication channels with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain effective and accurate administrative support systems.
• Coordinate and contribute to reporting requirements for example, performance planning and review, training and development and actively follow procedures for maintaining sensitive and confidential information.
• Undertake general office duties, including the maintenance of office equipment and asset records to ensure the effective management of the Critical Minerals Queensland Office.
• Assist with the development, maintenance, training and advice of administrative processes, procedures and use of systems to ensure compliance and the provision of quality support services to the work area.
• Contribute to a cohesive team environment by sharing information, supporting and assisting colleagues in a proactive manner.
• Other duties as directed and required.

We're looking for the best suited applicant for the role. We'll do this by assessing your eligibility and your ability to undertake the requirements of the role (including, where relevant, the way you carried out previous roles). We'll also consider your potential to make contributions to the department and how your engagement would support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.

Why join us?
We are committed to being a workplace that focusses on people. This is about building resilience, encouraging innovation, and understanding that learning is a journey that never ends.
We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful place to work where all staff feel valued.
We are a mobile, flexible, and agile workforce. We live by our guiding principles - proactive, courageous, pragmatic, collaborate, resilient and respectful - underpinned by the Queensland public service values.

What we offer?
• Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options.
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• A variety of leave provisions, supported across the broader Queensland public sector.
• Rewarding professional career development and training opportunities.
• Relocation assistance and provisions – if required.
• Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making good jobs, better services and a great lifestyle for all Queenslanders.

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Work in an inclusive work culture while making an impactful difference for all Queenslanders. To know more about the benefits of working with the Department of Resources click here: https://www.resources.qld.gov.au/about-us/careers/working-for-us

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

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