Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world. As a Project Officer, you'll find impact you can see every day. You will provide confidential support to the General Manager in a fast-paced and sensitive working environment. Just imagine what you could achieve with us #passionandpurpose

Job details

The opportunity:
As our Project Officer you will:
• Manage the workflow of briefings, correspondence, domestic and overseas travel requests and other requests for information to and from the General Manager, Directors and Team Leaders within Horticulture and Forestry Science in line with established priorities; and monitor important issues and follow up when required.
• Provide confidential support to the General Manager in a fast-paced and sensitive working environment including the management of calendars and organization of on-line (Teams) and in-person meetings, workshops and events. Monitor and screen incoming calls for the General Manager from within the department, other Government departments and from other external sources.
• Maintain effective time management practices whilst arranging appointments, meetings (including venues), travel arrangements and accommodation; receiving visitors; coordinating diary appointments; prioritising correspondence; and preventing unnecessary interruptions by managing communications, including emails.
• Effectively manage all aspects of domestic travel, accommodation and meeting arrangements for the General Manager and senior Directorate staff, Horticulture and Forestry Science.

What we are looking for:
This role requires a high level of accuracy in all correspondence and administrative skills, and an understanding of the confidentiality involved with the role. You will have a keen eye for detail, great time management and effective problem-solving skills.
More than anything, you will have a positive attitude and make a great contribution to our team.

Why work for us?
Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
• Work with passion and purpose
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work
• Follow your path wherever it leads
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.
Join us and help enrich Queensland's agricultural businesses.
Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• dpi-candidate-information-pack (PDF, 278KB)
  
  
  642668 25 Role Description (Word, 987KB)