The role 

Reporting to the Business Manager. Your role will be responsible for providing the administrative and business needs of the Branch. Business Support Officers also assist Management in ensuring correct processes are followed that comply with policy and legislation.

Further the position is to assist, contribute, support and provide effective client-focussed financial, human resource and administrative services for clients of the Branch.

The successful person

You will have demonstrated:

• Provide effective administrative and business support in relation to the operations of the branch by coordinating and maintaining assets, accounts payable and purchasing activities.
• Contribute to budget management for the branch/division by monitoring and reviewing budget activity and supporting the senior business positions as required.
• Assist where required in branch correspondence and communications. Provide administrative services to fulfil the needs of the branch, maintaining central email accounts, communicating financial reporting deadline updates and information to the business and administration staff on a regular basis and collating, creating and maintaining monthly and quarterly registers and resolve any outstanding issues efficiently.
• Assist the senior business staff with the monthly and quarterly reporting processes, collating reports, analysing financial transactions, reviewing GL accounts and processing journals
• Assist with preparing monthly and ad hoc financial reports for stakeholders that is relevant and timely for decision making purposes

About us

The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland.  We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace.  Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.

The Business Services Branch works in collaboration with each division within the Department of Health to provide expert human resource, financial and procurement advice. The branch delivers timely, customer-focused administrative support enabling divisions to meet strategic and operational priorities.

The Corporate Services Division provides support services necessary for Queensland Health to function effectively and deliver essential health services. The Division is responsible for major corporate functions including financial, legal and human resources services, information management services and overseeing key governance functions such as risk, audit and compliance. 

Benefits

• A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity:

• Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.