The Office of the Assistant Director-General, Finance, Procurement and Facilities is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Business Support Officer to join their team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of business support functions. This position requires someone who is organised, responsive, and committed to delivering high-quality administrative and operational support.

Job details

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Why this Role?

• Provide accurate and authoritative advice to the branch on all matters relating to the administration and management of human resources functions, budgetary and financial resources.
• Coordinate recruitment and selection processes and work collaboratively with senior officers in relation to the management of staff establishment and payroll maintenance.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Return to Work (RTW) plans in accordance with legislative requirements and maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Contribute to the preparation and analysis of monthly financial and human resources management reports including fortnightly payroll and establishment reports, to allow informed decision making.
• Assist with the case management of employees with medical concerns including Workplace Health and Safety issues.
• Review correspondence for the branch ensuring compliance with departmental visual and style guides, maintaining consistency with format, structure and protocols.
• Prepare, edit, and manage correspondence and briefing papers in response to Ministerial, departmental, and external requests.
• Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure seamless communication.

About You

• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
• Great communication skills and the ability to navigate complex HR issues with various stakeholders.
• Strong collaborator and works effectively within a team, while also confident to work autonomously.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High level attention to detail and accuracy.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a one page response outlining why you would like this opportunity

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

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

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• CO667279_25T Role Description (PDF, 138KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants