Expressions of interest are invited for a full-time temporary position, Corporate Services Officer (AO3) until12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.
The location is negotiable at the either the Cairns or Atherton Regional Office.

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About the Department:

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the Role:

As the Corporate Services Officer, you will have a pivotal role in supporting our four regional teams in a range of tasks including but not limited to:

• Travel Bookings.
• General Administration.
• Reception (phones/counter enquiries).
• Processing finance payments.
• Project work.

Responsibilities Include:

• Undertake work across a broad range of corporate services activities to support effective business operations within the region.
• Assist and advise regional senior leaders, manages and employees on human resource, financial and facilities management issues.
• Assist with the implementation of initiatives and systemic priorities as they relate to corporate services within the region.
• Monitor corporate service activities of the region to ascertain needs and compliance with legislation and departmental policies.
• Maintain and enhance administrative systems and processes to maximise the effectiveness of services to the region.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, submissions, briefing material and correspondence on human resource, financial and facilities management issues.
• Encourage flexibility, responsiveness and continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Oversee the maintenance of office equipment and consumable stock supplies, equipment repairs, disposal and purchase as necessary.

About You:

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Be self-motivated and proactive.
• Has strong relationship building skills; be a confident communicator.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Comfortable multi-tasking and prioritising tasks without guidance and ability to manage high pressure environments

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 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role. 

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

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 

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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• FNR652219_25E - Role Description (PDF, 238KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants