The department is committed to keeping Queensland communities safe. Everyone deserves a life free from violence and fear. We are actively tackling the complex causes of youth crime and addressing responsible repeat offenders and ensuring our systems and services not only meet but anticipate the needs of victims. We do this by providing:

- early intervention, statutory Youth Justice, and detention services to ensure that young people are held accountable for their offending behaviour.
- support to young people to become responsible members of the community through programs and community partnerships, which foster the achievement of positive life outcomes.
- trauma-informed support and resources to victims to ensure they can recover and heal, whilst ensuring the voices and experiences of victims are heard and respected.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Brisbane - West
Job ad reference QLD/702017/26
Closing date 07-Oct-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 12 months with possible extension
Contact person Hannah Murphy
Contact details Phone: 3097 1162
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The role of the Administrative Officer is to contribute to the provision of effective, high quality human resource, rostering and payroll support to Wacol Youth Remand Centre.

Key responsibilities

As an Administrative Officer, you will specifically:

- Demonstrate cultural capability and/or a commitment to developing cultural capability to ensure an inclusive culture that aligns with the Human Rights Act 2019 and supports departmental programs and community partnerships aimed at preserving cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Provide timely, high-quality advice and support in relation to required duties (human resources,



payroll or rostering).
- Provide support and training to other administrative staff.
- Provide administrative coordination and support in relation to required duties.
- Liaise with internal and external clients and stakeholders in relation to inquiries relevant to the Wacol Youth Remand Centre.
- Allocate, prioritise and perform tasks for required duties in accordance with relevant departmental policy and procedures; human resource delegations; awards and agreements and legislation; or practice manuals.
- Participate productively and collaboratively as a member of a team in delivering support and services to clients.

What we are looking for

We'll assess your suitability for this role by looking at what you've done previously-the knowledge, skills and experience you've built, your potential for development, and your personal qualities. The position requires an applicant who:

- Recognises and articulates how own work directly contributes to the organisation's vision and community outcomes.
- Demonstrates flexibility to changing expectations by proactively adapting own approach to reflect new requirements.
- Builds and sustains relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of customer focused outcomes.
- Communicates in a clear, succinct and deliberate manner, adjusting the message so that it resonates with different stakeholders.
- Upholds integrity through responsible management and use of processes and resources.
- Contributes to the development of team objectives and recognises own role in achieving results.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Two positions available.

Documents

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Role Description

📌 Administrative Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane