Trainee Administration Officer in Brisbane

The Administration Officer Trainee (Identified) provides efficient and confidential administrative support through the executive support stream to the Assistant Commissioner and other key staff within the region. The role is required to respond to enquiries from internal and external clients; maintain and update databases and other information systems; and undertake record management duties to support both the Assistant Commissioner and Executive Officer.

This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role requiring an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person to be employed in the role, based on a genuine occupational requirement, as set out in Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a person who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is either accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which he or she lives.

To be considered for the Program, applicants must provide a ‘Confirmation and Declaration of Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander Descent Form', or Confirmation of Aboriginality or Confirmation of Indigeneity.

The Traineeship is designed to develop business administration skills and future employment prospects within Queensland Ambulance Service, by providing structured entry-level, on-the-job training whilst undertaking a Certificate III in Business (or similar) with an external registered training organisation.

We are seeking applicants who, within the context of the role responsibilities, possess the following key attributes:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culturally diverse communities.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality customer service while working collaboratively within a team environment.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and the proven ability to build and maintain positive, productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated high level attention to detail and the ability to plan and prioritise tasks to achieve required outcomes and meet deadlines.
• Personal attributes such as a strong work ethic, ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team, a professional and committed attitude, reliability and punctuality.

The following mandatory requirements, special conditions and/or other requirements apply to this role:

• This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role requiring an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person to be employed in the role, based on a genuine occupational requirement, as set out in Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.
• An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a person who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is either accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which he or she lives.
• To be considered for the Program, applicants must provide a ‘Confirmation and Declaration of Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander Descent Form', or Confirmation of Aboriginality or Confirmation of Indigeneity.
• The incumbent may be required to travel on official business, and the possession of a C class driver's licence may be required.
• Applications to remain current for 12 months.