Looking for a role where organisation meets purpose?
Are you a highly organised administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with senior leaders? We are seeking an experienced
Operations Officer
to provide high-level administrative and operational support to our Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Operations leadership team.
This role is responsible for managing key administrative functions, coordinating meetings and committees, preparing business documentation, and supporting operational priorities across the portfolio. Ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented skilled, this position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders while contributing to effective decision-making and the successful delivery of organisational objectives.
This is a maternity leave contract and will be from November **** to September ****.
Why SLSQ?
Contribute to an organisation that saves lives!
Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging
Membership to Fitness Passport
Employee assistance program EAP for health and wellbeing
Flexible and hybrid working options
Onsite parking
W
hat You'll Do:
Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the COO
Coordinate calendars, meetings, appointments and travel arrangements
Prepare meeting agendas, take accurate minutes, and track actions to completion
Provide secretariat support to committees and working groups
Assist with the preparation of reports, briefing papers, business cases, submissions and operational documentation
Coordinate funding documentation, correspondence and records management activities
Monitor and follow up on key operational actions, deliverables and deadlines
Maintain confidential records and information with discretion and professionalism




Build effective working relationships across the organisation to support collaboration and operational outcomes
About You:
Essential
Working with Children Blue Card (or the ability to obtain)
Demonstrated experience providing executive-level administrative or operational support to senior leaders
Exceptional organisational and time management skills
Strong written communication skills, including experience preparing agendas, minutes, reports and submissions
A high level of attention to detail and accuracy
The ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
Advanced Microsoft Office skills and confidence using business systems and technology
Availability to provide support for occasional after-hours and weekend meetings is essential
About SLSQ:
Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is a vibrant organisation dedicated to saving lives and promoting beach safety across Queensland. Established in ****, SLSQ supports over 36,000 members across 57 surf lifesaving clubs. With more than 600 employees, SLSQ delivers lifesaving services, community education, surf sports, and training programs that engage over 462,000 people.
Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and representative organisation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with disability.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by Work180.
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Apply today and bring your exceptional coordination skills, attention to detail, and can-do attitude to a role where your contribution will have a real impact!

📌 Operations Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Surf Life Saving Queensland
📍 Brisbane