Communications Resource Officer

Description:

Want to be a part of something big, bold and cutting edge? Want to make a meaningful difference within your community? With Queensland Police Service's Frontline & Digital Division, you'll join a dynamic team finding innovative solutions which directly contribute to positive community outcomes.

The Frontline & Digital Division offers a supportive and people-focused work environment that supports work-life balance and flexible work options at home or at one of our many locations across Queensland.

Please refer to role profile for full details.

Please note, as part of Machinery of Government changes, this position is set to transition to Queensland Ambulance Service in 2026.

Your Key Accountabilities

The core capability requirement sfor this role are:

• Work under general direction to provide administrative support to communications project teams; including Travel, Finance Systems and HR activities.
• Assist in the preparation of program of works budgets and maintain project related expenditures, financial records and reports.
• Undertake procurement activities in relation to technical specifications and applications of electronic, radio and communication products and associated assets.
• Assist with the preparation of project progress/highlight reports and journals to ensure that projects are managed within defined time, cost and specification restraints.
• Provide assistance, advice and support for purchasing activities within the Section, including negotiating with technical staff and external suppliers to ensure that customer requirements are met, costs are controlled and organisational policy and technical standards are achieved.
• Coordinate expenditure records in relation to project costings and assist financial officers in the capitalisation of project costs.
• Assist in the organisation of Project Control Meetings, including the compilation and distribution of agendas and comprehensive minute taking.
  
  
  

Role Requirements

Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience:

• Demonstrated experience and competency in a range of technical disciplines as specified below would be considered an advantage for this position.
  
  
  

Highly Desirable

• Level 1 and Level 2 Procurement
• SAP Purchasing and Financial Reporting
  
  
  

Desirable

• Travel Booker
• HR Systems experience
• Minute taking
  
  
  

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group IT & Telecommunications