This job offer is not available in your country.Join our team as the Principal Public Trust Officer, leading a dedicated unit within the Customer Experience and Delivery (CED) Program of the Queensland Public Trustee (QPT).You'll manage a team, oversee complex estates, and provide expert guidance on financial administration, trust matters, and estate planning.Your leadership will ensure efficient, high-quality service delivery, while your mentorship will help develop our staff.Use your frontline customer-facing experience, strong time management, and decision-making skills to excel in this position.This temporary position is your invitation to step into a leadership role, make impactful decisions, and contribute to positive change, ensuring financial empowerment for Queenslanders in planning and preparing for key life events.About The Role
At the heart of Queensland Public Trustee's (QPT) Customer Experience and Delivery (CED) portfolio lies a commitment to delivering trusted, financial decision-making advocacy, education, and services that empower Queenslanders to navigate crucial life events.As a Principal Public Trust Officer, you'll be an integral part of the CED Program, managing a work unit within QPT's core business ensuring the successful performance and key activities of your team to achieve our organisational goals.You will be responsible for the management of complex and sensitive estates, acting as a financial administrator, trustee, or executor.Your expertise will be crucial in providing high-quality advice and support to management, customers, and staff.
You will review documents, oversee file management, and handle complex cases, ensuring that even the most challenging enquiries are resolved efficiently and effectively.You will lead a team of dedicated customer service professionals.This is a temporary full-time opportunity until 13 June 2025 based in Cairns.
Please download the role description for more information.About You
You possess robust analytical and conceptual skills, coupled with a dedicated customer focus and a collaborative approach to team dynamics.Thriving in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, you demonstrate exceptional multitasking abilities and take pride in delivering impactful services to the Queensland community.To excel in this role, the following attributes will be your keys to success:Leadership experience with proven ability to mentor and coach a teamProactively committed to delivering high-quality customer servicePossess a positive, empathetic attitude with a solution-focused approachProficient in conflict resolution, negotiation, and influencing skills for effective de-escalationAbility to maintain focus and optimism under pressure, ensuring steady performanceMeticulous attention to detail, thriving in the bustling environment of daily tasksCompetence in interpreting and applying legislation, policy, and procedures within delegated limitsWhat We Offer
A fulfilling role where your skills directly impact livesDynamic work environment with diverse responsibilitiesOpportunities for personal and professional growthSupportive culture prioritising employee mental health and wellbeingHow To Apply
If you are interested in working with us, please provide the following information:Your current resume, including a comprehensive employment history and any relevant qualifications and professional certifications you hold.A cover letter (no more than one page) outlining recent examples of your ability to demonstrate the key capabilities required to perform the key responsibilities of the role, as outlined above.Contact details for two referees.
At least one referee should have thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance within the previous two years.If you are a current or previous public service employee, please nominate a referee who can report on your public service employment.Details of any visa conditions if you are not an Australian citizen or do not have permanent residency status.Further Information
The Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) is a value for money independent state trustee service dedicated to advancing and safeguarding the rights, interests, and wishes of Queenslanders in need of financial management, trust, and estate planning and administration support.We have been looking after Queenslanders and their families since 1916.
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