Public Trust Officer

The Public Trustee of Queensland; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Trustee of Queensland Mackay seeks a Public Trust Officer in the Deceased Estates team to manage a caseload of estate matters, delivering compassionate, high-quality service to customers in Mackay. This permanent full-time role offers collaboration with colleagues and engagement with stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes, while applying wills, estates and trusts legislation.

You will build empathetic relationships, provide clear advice, and develop expertise in estate

Qualifications

• Experience handling deceased estates and legal requirements.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to apply wills, estates and trusts legislation with discretion.
• Empathetic approach when dealing with sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of deceased estates in the Mackay region.
• Prepare and file documentation and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Deliver compassionate, high-quality service to customers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and respond to complex inquiries with professionalism.

Skills

Estate administration

Customer service

Communication skills

Legislation knowledge

Empathy

Job description

The Public Trustee of Queensland – Mackay QLD

As a Public Trust Officer within the Deceased Estates team, you will manage a caseload of estate matters while delivering compassionate, high-quality service to customers. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes.

This is an exciting permanent full-time opportunity based in Mackay.

• Meaningful work with real impact:Support Queenslanders through significant life events by administering deceased estates and helping customers navigate complex and often sensitive circumstances.
• Varied and engaging caseload:Manage estate matters, including file management and preparation of documentation, while applying legislation across wills, estates and trusts.
• Customer-focused work: Build respectful, empathetic relationships and provide clear, timely advice that supports customers to understand decisions and outcomes.
• Develop your expertise:Strengthen your knowledge of estate administration, legislation and decision-making through hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.

About you

You are a customer-focused professional who enjoys helping people and building positive relationships. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, can manage competing priorities and approach challenging situations with empathy, professionalism and resilience.

To excel in this role, the following attributes will be your keys to success:

• Resilience and professionalism when supporting customers experiencing vulnerability, grief or complex personal circumstances.
• A strong commitment to delivering responsive, accurate and high-quality customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with a diverse range of customers and stakeholders.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail and high service standards.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions within legislative, policy and procedural frameworks.
• Well-developed conflict resolution, negotiation and influencing skills to effectively manage challenging conversations and behaviours.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to contributing positively to team and organisational outcomes.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, care and professionalism.

Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by QPT. Prospective employees will be required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.

QPT is a value for money independent state trustee service dedicated to trust and estate administration and advancing and safeguarding the rights, interests and wishes of Queenslanders in need of financial management. We have been looking after Queenslanders and their families since 1916.