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Administration Support Officer
275 George Street, Brisbane
Are you ready to play a critical role in public safety and regulatory compliance?
The Explosives Inspectorate is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our team as an Administration Support Officer.
This role supports the maintenance of the statewide Explosives Security and Authority Management (ESAM) database, processes security clearances under the Explosives Act 1999, and assists licensing officers and the operations team with administrative tasks related to explosives activities in Queensland.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RSHQ638171 |
| Closing date | 03-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 30 June 2026 |
| Contact person | Liz Moss |
| Contact details | 07 3199 8057 Access the National Relay Service |
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate security clearance applications and liaise with Australia Post, QPS, and federal agencies.
- Process and manage Criminal History Checks and clearance requests in line with legislation.
- Maintain confidentiality and accurately manage the Explosives Security and Authority Management (ESAM) database.
- Support licensing and operations teams with administrative tasks related to explosives activities, including fireworks, blasting, and import/export notifications.
- Assist with prosecution administration and correspondence for inspectors.
Key Challenges:
- Handling sensitive personal and legal information.
- Managing competing priorities and system issues.
- Responding professionally to challenging customer enquiries.
The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.
- Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
- Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
- Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
- All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 182 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
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RSHQ638171 Administration Support Officer (46049) - RD (PDF, 394KB)
Role Description
