Take the next step in your career with this exciting, full-time opportunity within our Centre for Leadership Excellence.

Job details

As the Senior Admin Officer, you will provide effective and high quality financial, human resources and business support within the Centre for Leadership Excellence.

What you'll do

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective administrative and business support systems, including those relating to the management of assets, finance, human resources, reporting and business processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate responses to information requests and demonstrating compliance with policies and procedures.
• Provide high quality advice and business support to the Centre for Leadership on the management of assets, financial and human resource management, reporting and business systems.
• Provide support, advice, and training in administrative and business support activities to staff undertaking general business support tasks as required.
• Liaise, consult, and maintain effective relationships with team members, internal and external customers and other stakeholders.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of administration and business support services to deliver a timely and quality service.
• Support and help maintain a workplace safety culture by ensuring that all policies and practices concerning Workplace Health and Safety are applied and a part of day-to-day operations.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• High level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with officers at all levels incorporating the abilities of integrity, tact, maintenance of ethical conduct, confidentiality and client interests.
• Administrative support skills and experience of a high standard including knowledge or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of the information systems relevant to the business.
• Experience, skills and knowledge of departmental budgetary processes, reporting requirements and the ability to extract, collate and interpret budgetary and financial information.
• Ability to utilise S/4HANA for procurement and invoice payment highly desirable.
• Ability to self-motivate, work cooperatively, effectively and collaboratively within a team environment and deliver work of high quality, validity and accuracy to achieve team outcomes.
• Ability to work autonomously and utilise discretion in the absence of decision makers, meet deadlines and establish work priorities to maximise efficiency, work output and the changing needs within the team.
• Ability to rapidly acquire a working knowledge of the procedures and practices relating to the administration of the branch and demonstrate a commitment to quality customer service.

Why work with us?

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

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing & development

• 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.
• 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 

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

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.

• QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 938KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CPSS645866 Senior Admin Officer RD (PDF, 1.07MB)
  Role Description