Career Opportunities: Executive Officer - Office of the Assistant Commissioner (20457)Requisition ID: 20457 - Posted: Permanent - Flexible Full-time - Administration - Search Location (1): AO6 Current Queensland Fire Department employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers site. 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 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 divisional Assistant Commissioner or Executive Director, QFD to ensure the responsibilities and statutory obligations are achieved.
You will be responsible for leading and managing work programs, providing support to the staff of the directorate, as well as ensuring the smooth operation of the divisional office and administrative functions.
Key RequirementsHighly Desirable: Experience with provision of administrative support in a senior executive environment.Your Key AccountabilitiesYour part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting key frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:
Manage the work program and administration of the office ensuring 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 following up on actions and outcomes.Identify and research issues impacting on the directorate responsibilities and initiate work priorities and timely action which support business operations.Represent and promote the interest of the directorate 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 directorate 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 environmentsResults Develops and mobilises talentInspires othersDrives accountability and outcomesAccountability Fosters healthy and inclusive workplacesDemonstrates sound governanceOnce you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFD shared values.
Please contact Nicole Wright, Program Manager on phone 0438 450 025 or email ******.
You can also visit our website to find out more information about joining our team.
How to ApplyPlease refer to the QFD Public Service Application Guide [All PS Classifications/Streams and Senior Officer] for information on how to apply for this role and contact us to discuss any reasonable adjustments if required.
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