The Supply Chain Branch are looking for a Business Support Officer to join their team. In this role you will provide effective business administrative services by supporting the Manufacturing and Quality Control Lab teams within Central Pharmacy’s Manufacturing Unit with the provision of administration, human resource, finance, facility and inventory management services.

Job details

What you'll do

• Provide high-quality administrative and operational support to Central Pharmacy's Manufacturing Unit.
• Prioritise and coordinate daily administrative tasks, including email management, and internal communications between the Manufacturing and Quality Control teams to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Use a wide range of standard Queensland Health operating systems to assist in the process of financial, human resource, travel and procurement requirements.
• Prepare and maintain team documentation, including process guides, checklists, training records, and version-controlled documents.
• Provide research and project assistance, including the preparation of reports as required by senior management.

About you

We are searching for someone who has: 

• Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally and confidentially with stakeholders at all levels, exercising tact, discretion, and ethical conduct.
• Proven experience in providing high-quality administrative support, with sound knowledge of departmental financial, human resource, and reporting processes, and the ability to extract, analyse and present data to support decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment, showing initiative, sound judgement, and the capacity to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Ability to produce accurate and valid work outputs aligned with team objectives, while contributing to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination principles, with the ability to provide guidance and support within a team-based environment.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes: 

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

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

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

Documents

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

• CSQ658685 Business Support Officer RD (PDF, 934KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Pack - July 2025 (PDF, 911KB)
  Information Package for Applicants