Senior Administration Officer

Join to apply for the Senior Administration Officer role at Queensland Government We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and well‑organised Senior Administration Officer to provide high level business and secretariat support to the Office of the Director‑General. The role is pivotal in the effective functioning of the office, including high quality and confidential administrative services for the Director‑General and Executive Director. Responsibilities Provide confidential business and secretarial support to the Director‑General and Executive Director to set priorities and monitor workflow in a fast‑paced and sensitive working environment. Proactively manage and redirect incoming Director‑General correspondence and emails, as well as coordinate responses to requests for information and advice. Coordinate travel and accommodation requirements for the Director‑General and Executive Director, including arrangements associated with high‑level executive meetings, internal visits, and conferences. Identify, recommend, and implement financial and budget management practices and processes, including monitoring and reconciling travel and corporate card claims and approvals for the Director‑General and Executive Director; maintain registers required by financial or legislative requirements. Co‑ordinate and compile information to facilitate the analysis of human resource, budget and financial performance, including the ongoing monitoring, reviewing, and reporting of the human resources and financial information of the division. Ensure that systems and processes are in place to deliver corporate and business accountabilities and support the purchase and management of assets, inventory items and other goods and services. Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders through liaison with appropriate areas throughout the Department, the Office of the Minister, and other agencies. Coordinate corporate performance planning and reporting activities for the Office of the Director‑General. Provide assistance in a range of activities with the executive support team as required – diary, calendar and meeting management. Promote a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace that is free from bullying, discrimination and harassment. Requirements Role‑model Individual Contributor leadership behaviours as outlined in the Leadership competencies for Queensland. Supporting a shared purpose and direction by communicating clearly, thinking strategically and harnessing information. Ability to work effectively in a team environment, and exercise tact, discretion and professional integrity when providing advice at all levels. Ability to establish priorities and organise workflow to meet strict deadlines and produce quality outcomes. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external clients to meet expectations and improve products and services. Ability to display interpersonal, problem‑solving and negotiation skills to help achieve results. Knowledge of contemporary public sector finance, administration, information management and human resource principles, practices and associated support systems. Contribution to workplace equity and diversity that enriches our culture of safety, innovation, respect and inclusion. Demonstrate how you can support our commitment to workplace safety, equity, diversity, respect and inclusion. No mandatory qualifications are required, however previous experience in a similar role would be highly regarded. Applications remain current for 12 months. Employment type: Full‑time. Seniority level: Not applicable. Job function: Administrative. #J-18808-Ljbffr