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Senior Business Support Officer
Water Planning Science; Water and Catchments; Science; Dutton Park
#Acareerthatmatters. #Acontributionthatcounts.
The Water Planning Science Directorate is seeking a passionate and motivated Senior Business Support Officer to provide advice to the Director and Science Leaders on financial, budget and contract management; procurement and administrative activities to support WPS staff; project tasks; supervision and training of two admin staff. You will provide support to the four teams that make up the Water Planning Science Business Unit (65 staff) who deliver research, modelling and decision support tools to support water plans developed under the Water Act 2000 (QLD).
Here at DETSI, you’ll be inspired and inspire others to make Queensland better. It can be complex and challenging - important work usually is. But your contribution will count, and so will you.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/681246/26 |
| Closing date | 20-Mar-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | John Ruffini |
| Contact details | Phone: 0419 793 973 Access the National Relay Service |
The people we serve come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our department stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for the environment and science, you will find a home at DETSI.
Your contribution as a Senior Business Support Officer:
- Advise the Director and Science Leaders on financial management, including budget allocation, reporting, and cash flow forecasting.
- Monitor expenditure and performance against budgets, recommend corrective actions, and ensure compliance with financial standards.
- Apply knowledge of financial and HR legislation to review and improve administrative and business systems.
- Identify and address issues impacting work objectives.
- Undertake procurement activities and manage projects effectively, ensuring timely completion through planning, problem-solving, and resolution skills.
- Supervise and train two AO3 staff members.
What's in it for you?
- Join a supportive high-performing team and play a pivotal role needed to support the Water Planning Science Business Unit who deliver research, modelling and decision support tools to support water plans developed under the Water Act 2000 (QLD).
- Be the difference - Make Queensland better through the work you do.
- Be challenged - Build a rewarding career with Queensland's largest employer.
- Be rewarded - Enjoy competitive pay and development opportunities.
- Be balanced - Achieve work-life balance with flexible practices.
- Be you - Bring your authentic self; diversity is celebrated here.
About you:
- Identify opportunities to improve services, analyse issues, and adopt proactive, solution-focused approaches aligned with organisational goals.
- Plan, prioritise, and deliver high-quality work within deadlines, contributing expertise with minimal supervision.
- Build and maintain positive relationships, working collaboratively with teams and stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
- Provide accurate advice, take responsibility for work quality, and remain calm and adaptable under pressure.
- Communicate effectively, tailoring messages to suit diverse audiences through strong oral and written skills.
- Support workplace safety, equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion initiatives.
How to Apply:
- You are encouraged to connect with us and chat through this opportunity and flag any reasonable adjustment you may require before applying.
- provide your current resume (max. 6 pages)
- provide a short statement (max. 2 pages) that briefly describes why you are the best suited person for this role.
This role is open to all applicants, however applicants with disability or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander that meet the minimum requirements for the role will be given priority consideration and invited to participate in the next selection activity.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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