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Departmental Liaison Officer

Queensland Government
Brisbane Full-day Full-time

Description:

Join the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) as a skilled and dedicated Departmental Liaison Officer (DLO) to support the Minister's Office. This role is crucial in providing expert knowledge and support to ensure smooth operations between the Minister's Office and the QBCC. As the DLO, you will facilitate the flow of briefing materials and Ministerial correspondence while assisting the Commissioner in addressing key matters. If you're ready to play a pivotal role in supporting government operations and have the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

About QBCC

The QBCC is Queensland's independent building and construction regulator, dedicated to educating, protecting and supporting both the industry and the community. Through fair, transparent and accountable regulation, the QBCC helps build confidence and strengthens one of Queensland's most vital industries.

This is a defining decade for the building and construction sector, with ambitious housing targets and the Olympic and Paralympic legacy ahead. The QBCC is responding with focus and ambition, modernising services, deepening relationships and building the internal capability needed to deliver at scale.

Central to this journey is a commitment to people. The QBCC is shaping a workforce that is inclusive, high performing and future ready. By fostering equity, diversity and wellbeing, and by creating safe and supportive workplaces, the Commission is ensuring its people can thrive while delivering outcomes that matter for industry and the community.

About The Role

The Departmental Liaison Officer role is based at 1 William Street, Brisbane. While the role allows for flexibility in working from home, regular in-person attendance at 1 William Street is required. Contact outside of business hours may also be required due to the nature of this role.

In this role you will play a crucial part in coordinating accurate and timely advice on complex QBCC procedures, managing communication of parliamentary information, and developing strategies to improve QBCC processes. The DLO will also handle complaints, manage correspondence and briefing requests, and coordinate briefings for the Minister's regional visits.

The role requires experience in Ministerial correspondence and briefings and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. Successful candidates will also demonstrate the ability to manage conflicting priorities, build networks, and work collaboratively.

For further details, please refer to the attached Position Description for the Key Outcomes and Accountabilities and Candidate Attributes for this role.

How To Apply (via Smart Jobs)

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your current resume and a cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience complement this role based on the Candidate Attributes outlined in the Position Description.

Why Join QBCC?

  • Generous 12.75% superannuation contribution with the option to salary sacrifice
  • Access to leave entitlements (with 17.5% leave loading) and accrual of flex time
  • Opportunities for career development, training and mentoring
  • A friendly, collaborative and supportive workplace culture


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