Advisor

Description:

The purpose of this position is to provide high quality written ministerial and executive support services to the Commissioner and the Office of the relevant Minister, currently the Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Flexible full-time Occupational group Administration Classification AO6 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City Job ad reference QLD/620815 Closing date 28-Feb-2025 Yearly salary $115757 - $123610 Fortnightly salary $4437.00 - $4738.00 Job duration Temporary until 31 August 2025 Contact person Mary Condie Contact details mary.condie@qbcc.qld.gov.au
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Key Outcomes and Accountabilities

The aim of this role is to:

• Ensure effective working relationships are maintained between the QBCC management and staff, as well as staff in counterpart sections of both the Office of the relevant Minister and the Department of Housing and Public Works.
• Ensure high standards are maintained in regard to the production of Ministerial and executive briefs, parliamentary documents, reports and correspondence. Contribute to maintaining a Ministerial correspondence registry, including undertaking task management and administrative tasks.
• Draft and coordinate the production of high-level correspondence, briefing notes, reports and responses on behalf of the QBCC.
• Ensure written responses are of a high standard, are fit-for-purpose and delivered within specified or agreed timeframes.
• Develop content which is complete, accurate and meets the standards of clarity and brevity consistent with procedures, set style guides and writing protocols.
• Ensure confidential and sensitive information is managed appropriately.
• Work as part of a team to deliver timely and high quality work which sets standards across the organisation.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all staff of the QBCC and external customers.

Candidate Attributes

1. Well-developed writing skills and the ability to prepare briefing notes and high-level executive correspondence, reports and submissions.
2. Customer and solutions focused, sound interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively and to manage sensitive issues and convey information in a constructive and professional way.
3. Constructively contribute to the work group to achieve outcomes and effective working relationships.
4. Demonstrated ability to set own priorities and evaluate quality and timeliness of responses while working under strict deadlines.

How to apply

Before you submit your application please read the attached applicant information document noting in particular that QBCC cant employ anyone who is on a visa.

Please submit:

• Your resume and include the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct, it is preferable to include your current and previous supervisor.
• A cover letter (maximum of two pages) telling us why you are interested in this role and how your skills, knowledge and experience complement this role. This should not be a repeat of your resume but rather your opportunity to tell us how you meet the required competencies.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

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