You will be responsible for leading and managing work programs, providing support to the staff of the regional office/s as well as ensuring the smooth operation of the Assistant Commissioner's office and administrative functions.
About UsThe Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities. The QFD provides a multi-hazard emergency response, including road crash rescue, bushfire, hazardous material, technical and vertical rescue, severe weather incidents, remote and swiftwater rescue, and provides a number of functions supporting community safety outcomes.
The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR), Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), as well as the broader department which work together to pre-empt, prevent, mitigate and manage the consequences of fires and other emergencies on Queensland communities and support our large volunteer membership across the state.
The QFD is an organisation that is focused on reframing the department's relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations through the Path to Treaty, Closing the Gap and building our cultural capability.
Purpose of the roleThe Executive Officer role is responsible for providing high level confidential executive support to the regional Assistant Commissioner, QFR to ensure the responsibilities and statutory obligations of the Assistant Commissioner are achieved.
Your key accountabilities include:
Manage the work program and administration of the office ensuring the effective dissemination of information, achievement of work priorities and deadlines are met.Quality check and prepare correspondence, reports, submissions, presentations and speeches as required.Develop and maintain strong relationships and networks with internal and external clients and stakeholders.Contribute to the development and management of the budget and human resources issues.Provide secretariat support to meetings and committees by preparing agendas, recording and circulation of minutes and follow up on actions and outcomes.Identify and research issues impacting on the region's responsibilities and initiate work priorities and timely action which support business operations.Represent and promote the interest of the region at internal and external meetings and forums and negotiate agreed outcomes as required.Undertake projects on a diverse range of issues and provide advice and options to solve problems and issues impacting on regional business.CapabilitiesTo determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the "key accountabilities" for this role:
Leadership Competency Stream - Individual Contributor (leading self) Vision Leads strategicallyStimulates ideas and innovationLeads change in complex environmentsMakes insightful decisionsResults Develops and mobilises talentBuilds enduring relationshipsInspires othersDrives accountability and outcomesAccountability Fosters healthy and inclusive workplacesPursues continuous growthDemonstrates sound governanceOnce you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFD shared values of:
RespectIntegrityTrustCourageLoyalty* PLEASE INDICATE YOUR LOCATION PREFERENCE (BEENLEIGH/CHARLTON) IN YOUR SUITABILITY STATEMENT *
Occupational group Administration
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