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Job details

The candidate will support the effective delivery of program governance and administrative processes by providing high-quality secretariat services, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with risk and issue management. They will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient coordination of program activities and adherence to governance standards, while contributing to the preparation of reports and key program documentation.

Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate and provide secretariat support for governance boards and committees, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, distributing meeting materials, recording accurate minutes, and ensuring compliance with relevant Terms  of Reference.
• Assist with the compilation and maintenance of program/project information, files, and action registers, and support the preparation and presentation of management reports in line with departmental standards.
• Liaise with senior stakeholders to facilitate seamless meeting coordination, ensure timely communication, and foster positive working relationships to support governance and accountability.

What You Will Bring
• Demonstrate analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills and an ability to coordinate multiple tasks within agreed priorities, timeframes and accountabilities
• Demonstrated experience in providing high-level administration support, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and meeting coordination.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with senior executives and key stakeholders professionally.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail in handling governance and committee-related matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant digital collaboration tools to support meeting setup, coordination and document management.

Citizenship or visa requirements
To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be an Australian citizen, hold permanent residency status, or possess a visa allowing you to work in Australia. If you are not an Australian citizen, you must:
• provide evidence of your residency status or visa, along with your right to work (including any conditions and/or restrictions
• inform the department if your right to work in Australia ceases.

Why join the department? (benefits)
The work we do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to serve their fellow Queenslanders. Our people are talented, down-to-earth and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride. This is what keeps them coming back.

Here are some other reasons why our people choose us:
• Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making Queensland a better place to live.
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation.
• A variety of fantastic leave benefits, supported across the broader Queensland public sector.
• Access to confidential and free counselling for you and your immediate family members through our Employee Assistance Program.
• We are committed to preventing violence against women and are proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace.

Join us and be a part of our ongoing prevention and response to biosecurity threats.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/678714/26

Closing Date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Further information

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

Two positions are available.
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.

• dpi-candidate-information-pack (PDF, 307KB)
  
  
  678714 26 Role Description (Word, 991KB)
  Role Description