Are you a passionate corporate services professional? We are looking for a Program Officer to join our team, who will be responsible for providing high level corporate and administrative support to the Regional Director and leadership team of the North Queensland Regional Office of the Department of Trade, Employment and Training.

This is temporary backfill opportunity to cover a period of parental leave.

Job details

The Program Officer is responsible for supporting and delivering regional governance and corporate processes across areas including risk management, facilities management, human resource management, financial management, project management, operational plan reporting, record keeping, asset management and workplace health and safety. The Program Officer works closely with the regional office leadership team to support them through coordination of key management activities and provide administrative support to the Regional Director.

About the role:
As the Program Officer, you will:
• Provide high level service in the delivery of administrative support to the Regional Director and leadership team and in the application of relevant corporate governance procedures of the region.
• Coordinate ministerial and executive correspondence, including undertaking quality assurance activities, to ensure high quality work is delivered within strict deadlines.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of regional activities and outcomes by assisting in the research, development, implementation, and evaluation of projects, business processes, administration, and information systems that support regional programs and services.

What we are looking for:
The position requires an applicant who can:
• Provide high quality administrative and corporate services to the Regional Director and leadership team and in the application of relevant corporate governance procedures of the region which include but are not limited to risk management, facilities management, human resource management, financial management, project management, operational plan reporting, record keeping, asset management and workplace health and safety.
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend and implement enhancements to existing practices, including the development of resources, systems and processes to support regional service delivery.
• Build and sustain effective, collaborative, and respectful relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure that knowledge and information is shared and regional practices, operations, and systems reflect contemporary administrative and management practices.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset, openness to feedback, commitment to personal development, proactivity, and public sector professionalism and accountability.

Refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities and what we are looking for.

How to apply:
To apply, please submit the below via the SmartJobs application page:
• Your current resume
• Provide a covering letter (of up to two pages) addressing the ‘What are we looking for' statements and why you are interested in this role and outlining what your motivation is to join us.

Please ensure you refer to the Role Description 'Interested in applying' section for more information on what to include as part of your application. We're committed to appointing the best-suited person for each role. This includes considering equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion needs within our agency. We believe that these elements are essential for the success of our team, and we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to the designated contact for the vacancy.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/669769/25

Closing Date: Monday, 24 November 2025

Further information

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

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

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

• Applicant Information Package DTET 2025 (PDF, 783KB)
  
  
  669768 25 Role Description v1 (Word, 209KB)