Key responsibilities
As Administration Officer (Rosters), 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.
- Develop and maintain rosters to meet operational needs that are in accordance with award provisions and other associated industrial instruments, preferably within a 24/7 operating environment.
- Process staffing variations and overview overtime approvals in consultation with relevant managers as appropriate.
- Liaise on a regular basis with the Administration Officer (Payroll) and Youth Detention Centre Managers to ensure that all rostering and staff movements are captured and reflected correctly on the HR Payroll system.
- Develop and maintain positive and robust communication links with all levels of employees within the centre.
- Provide informed and accurate advice and support to managers and staff on all roster, leave, employee entitlement and other associated issues.
- Provide administrative support including input of data into various computer-based systems including data entry for rosters.
- Develop and maintain accurate recording systems and report to identify staffing trends and provide advice on these matters to relevant line management.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding human resource information.
What we are looking for
We will 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.
Every staff member is expected to role model leadership behaviours. This role requires the leadership capabilities of a individual contributor profile, as outlined below and in the Leadership competencies for Queensland booklet.
Vision
- Leads strategically
- Recognises how organisational events and issues impact on the work of the team.
Results
- Drives accountability and outcomes
- Implements reporting mechanisms with honest recognition of progress against goals.
Accountability
- Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
- Enhances safety and inclusion in the team by sharing ideas and participating in initiatives.
Role specific/technical skills
- You understand the impacts of historical and contemporary policy and practices upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You have a demonstrated ability to engage and communicate effectively, and with humility, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Further information
- Successful applicants will be subject to either criminal history check or Blue Card screening.
- Successful applicants who are either a current or previous public sector employee will be required to disclose previous serious disciplinary history.
- To be employed in a position, you must be an Australian citizen, have permanent residency status or a visa permitting you to work in Australia.
- Under section 571B of the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003, a prospective worker is required to disclose any pre-existing conditions. Specifically, if requested in writing, a prospective employee must inform the employer before starting the job about any prior illnesses or injuries that might affect their ability to perform the job duties or could worsen an existing condition.
- It is important to note, that false or misleading disclosure under section 571C of the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 will result in a prospective employee not being entitled to compensation or to seek damages for any event that aggravates the pre-existing injury or medical condition.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/696674/26
Closing Date: Friday, 14th August 2026<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
