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Business Officer


Child and Family; Region - Far North Queensland; Service Delivery - Child and Family; Edmonton

To provide quality corporate and business support to senior managers and support staff with respect to human resource management, information management and technology, asset management, financial management, purchasing and general administration.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Community Care
Classification AO5
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/672940/25
Closing date 23-Dec-2025
Job duration 13 months with possible extension
Contact person Carol Shepherdson
Contact details Phone: 4255 7600
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As a Business Officer you will:

  • Provide timely, high-quality advice, support, and training on human resource, establishment asset management, financial, and business systems.
  • Support the management of the human, physical and financial resources of the service area including assistance with the preparation of budget forecasts and expenditure reconciliations, and the management of accommodation and assets.
  • Develop, implement and maintain effective administrative systems, including the development and maintenance of records management systems.
  • Provide advice to staff of all levels on administrative and operational issues as well as in relation to preparation of highly sensitive and confidential briefs, memos, submissions and ministerial and executive correspondence.
  • Analyse and prepare reports, general correspondence, briefing notes, memorandum for approvals and human resource papers on diverse issues to Departmental standards.
  • Assist in the delivery and coordination of other business management functions and projects as required.
  • Develop and maintain networks with other areas of the department to ensure effective integration, coordination and liaison occur.

Your mandatory requirements

  • Possession of or able to obtain a blue card administered by the Queensland Public Safety Business Agency.
  • It is a requirement that the applicant hold a current “C” Class Drivers licence.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/672940/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 23rd December 2025

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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