Queensland Government

Senior Administration Officer

Posted: 2 minutes ago

Job Description

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in a dynamic and fast-paced environment?Join the Department of the Premier and Cabinet's Policy Unit within The Cabinet Office, where you’ll provide high-level, confidential executive and administrative support to the Executive Directors across Policy.In this role, you’ll manage diaries, coordinate meetings and workflows, arrange travel, and handle a range of administrative tasks with professionalism and discretion. Your exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to build strong relationships with senior executives, stakeholders, and government agencies will be key to your success.If you’re a proactive and highly organised professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering seamless support, we’d love to hear from you.Why Join Us?At DPC, you'll be part of a team that leads and connects the public sector, delivering outstanding advice and services that impact Queensland's future. It's in your hands.Our TeamPolicy supports The Cabinet Office in the development and coordination of strategic policy across government. The team addresses Queensland's key economic, social, law and justice, and environmental and planning policy issues and provides strategic advice, analysis and options that support the government's policy agenda.How You'll Contribute Manage proactive diary and inbox coordination for the Executive Director including organisation of meetings, conferences, seminars, travel arrangements and accommodation. Provide high-level, confidential executive support to the Executive Director, ensuring tasks are completed with discretion and professionalism. Ensure efficient operation of day-to-day activities for the business unit including coordinating incoming requests and collating responses within a timely manner. Undertake the role of Local Information Officer (LIO) for the team regarding human resource matters (new starters, exits etc), finance matters (budget expenses, expenditure reconciliation and collation of financial and other data) required for reporting as well as disseminating departmental information to the team as appropriate. Ensure records and correspondence are managed and actioned according to departmental procedures. Develop and implement continuous improvement of systems, processes and procedures. Undertake general administrative duties as required including but not limited to minute taking and preparing routine correspondence. Provide support to other administrative officers and teams as required.Why You'll Love Working At DPCA role at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) provides you with an opportunity to build a rewarding career through meaningful and impactful work with like-minded people in a supportive and collaborative culture. A career with DPC is about the opportunity - to experience, to influence and to have real impact, where it matters most.How To Apply Submit your resume and minimum of two (2) referees. Your referee should have a thorough knowledge of your work over the past two years as your manager / supervisor. Submit 1 -2 page letter on why you are the most suitable candidate for the role.Further information on the responsibilities of the role is found in the role description. You are strongly encouraged to review the applicant guide prior to applying.DPC is committed to working with you to discuss adjustments to ensure you can best demonstrate your suitability for the role.If you would like to discuss the role or would like additional support/adjustments during recruitment, please contact Justin Carpenter, Executive Director on Ph: 0438 148 854.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Occupational group Administration

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