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Business Support Officer


Delivery; QBuild; Public Works; Townsville

Make a meaningful impact and work with QLD Government’s builder, QBuild! Benefit from working in a commercialised business unit within the public sector and enjoy access to a range of government exclusive benefits, as well as exciting career opportunities across the state. Don't miss this chance to build your career —apply now!

QBuild is expanding! Join us for an exciting career opportunity as a Business Support Officer to provide a high level of administrative support to QBuild.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/635576/25
Closing date 22-May-2025
Job duration
Contact person Rangi Skelton
Contact details Ph: (07) 4412 2366
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QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government.  It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by providing exceptional administrative support.

Duties and skills involved:

  • Provide efficient and high standards of customer service to QBuild customers.
  • Effectively manage internal and external correspondence, including incoming and outgoing telephone calls, while demonstrating strong communication skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders and ensure timely and accurate responses.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a fast-paced environment with KPI's and mechanisms to measure and monitor performance.
  • Ability to connect with industry, local suppliers and internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely and effective delivery of services.
  • Demonstrate professionalism and be a positive contributor to a great team and culture while being prepared to perform recurring work.
  • Be dedicated to customer satisfaction, and within boundaries, develop an outcome which achieves both customer and business objectives.
  • Ensure high standards and accuracy when compiling documents and reports or updating records and information systems (i.e. in Ellipse and Microsoft Office)
  • Demonstrated high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Demonstrate initiative and be a team player by appropriately handling enquiries to senior staff in their absence within expected timeframes.
  • Develop and maintain procedures, manuals and registers while being a contributor to improving existing procedures.
  • Undertake travel bookings including flights, accommodation, charters, ferries and car hire within required time frames.
  • Effectively undertake general administration functions as required.

How do I apply?

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role.

If you have any questions about the position or your application, please contact Rangi Skelton on (07) 44122366 or rangi.skelton@epw.qld.gov.au

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference:
QLD/635576/25
Closing Date: Thursday, 22 May 2025

Further information

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