Administration Officer

Department of Housing & Public Works QLD; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Housing & Public Works QLD – Townsville QLD is seeking a high level executive support officer to work directly with the Regional Director, managing calendar appointments, emails, responses, and providing administration, HR, finance and records management support.

You will develop procedures, administer information systems, coordinate meetings and training, liaise with stakeholders, and contribute to continuous service improvement while upholding workplace health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support and develop and maintain administrative procedures and systems to assist the office to function effectively.
• Implement and administer departmental information systems, including those relating to financial, human resource management, correspondence, records management and plant and equipment.
• Undertake administrative functions associated with personnel matters and provide comprehensive, accurate human resource information as required.
• Provide high quality support using a range of software packages and databases to maintain and improve administration processes.
• Organise and coordinate functions, meetings and training activities by planning itineraries, venues, catering, travel bookings and accommodation.
• Liaise, consult, and maintain effective relationships with team members, internal and external customers and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative support services to deliver a timely and quality service.
• Support and help maintain a workplace safety culture by ensuring that all policies and practices concerning Workplace Health and Safety are applied and a part of day-to-day operations.

Job description

Department of Housing & Public Works QLD – Townsville QLD

You will provide high level executive support directly to the Regional Director managing calendar appointments, emails, responses and provide support in the areas of administration, human resources, finance and records management to the team within the Office of the Regional Director.

What you will be doing:

• Provide general administrative support and develop and maintain administrative procedures and systems to assist the office to function effectively.
• Implement and administer departmental information systems, including those relating to financial, human resource management, correspondence, records management and plant and equipment.
• Undertake administrative functions associated with personnel matters and provide comprehensive, accurate human resource information as required.
• Provide high quality support using a range of software packages and databases to maintain and improve administration processes.
• Organise and coordinate functions, meetings and training activities by planning itineraries, venues, catering, travel bookings and accommodation.
• Liaise, consult, and maintain effective relationships with team members, internal and external customers and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative support services to deliver a timely and quality service.
• Support and help maintain a workplace safety culture by ensuring that all policies and practices concerning Workplace Health and Safety are applied and a part of day-to-day operations.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/706537/26
Closing Date: Thursday 19 November 2026