Estimates Coordinator , Queensland Fire And Emergency Services

The Estimates team provides senior liaison and support to the Office of the Minister for Fire and Disaster Recovery and Commissioner, QFES through the provision of ministerial, executive and corporate communications services, and providing high standard correspondence and government briefing documentation in a timely manner.
Reporting to the Estimates Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with the management of the Estimates process, in the preparation and coordination of briefing material and high-level support for the Commissioner and Minister to ensure the quality, accuracy and timeliness of all material, reports, submissions and responses aligns with whole-of-government, departmental and divisional requirements.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference 19605
Closing date 05-Mar-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 5 Months
Contact person MelissaBiddle
Contact details 049 765 9970
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About us
As a department our purpose is to help the community to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from the impact of Fire and Emergency events.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is the primary provider of fire, rescue and Emergency management programs and services throughout Queensland. The department encompasses the Fire and Rescue Service, disaster management services, the Rural Fire Service and the State Emergency Service, and also supports other volunteer groups providing emergency response to Queenslanders.
QFES is one department with many services, many capabilities and many partners.
Purpose of the role
The Estimates team provides senior liaison and support to the Office of the Minister for Fire and Disaster Recovery and Commissioner, QFES through the provision of ministerial, executive and corporate communications services, and providing high standard correspondence and government briefing documentation in a timely manner.
Reporting to the Estimates Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with the management of the Estimates process, in the preparation and coordination of briefing material and high-level support for the Commissioner and Minister to ensure the quality, accuracy and timeliness of all material, reports, submissions and responses aligns with whole-of-government, departmental and divisional requirements.
Key requirements
Highly desirable requirements

• Understanding of Cabinet, Parliamentary, Executive Council and machinery of government processes will be highly regarded.
• Experience using a correspondence and tracking system.

Your key accountabilities
Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting key frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:

• Ensure effective liaison with the Office of the Minister and Commissioner regarding the parliamentary Estimates process and appropriate service delivery.
• Coordinate the preparation and delivery of briefing material for the Minister and Commissioner to assist them in preparing for and taking part in the Estimates Committee Hearing.
• Implement and manage effective workflow systems and processes to ensure Estimates' related tasks and deadlines are delivered and met.
• Provide quality control and editing of briefing material and ensure a consistent approach to format/content while also detecting and resolving errors/issues.
• Maintain an awareness of current affairs and other issues relevant to the Minister and the Commissioner that may be subject of the Estimates Committee questions and queries.
• Provide appropriate advice to staff and officers across the department regarding the Estimates process and associated parliamentary procedures and functions.

Capabilities
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the "key accountabilities" for this role:
Leadership Competencies Stream - Individual Contributor (leading self)
Vision

• Leads strategically
• Makes insightful decisions

Results

• Builds enduring relationships
• Inspires others

Accountability

• Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
• Demonstrates sound governance

Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFES shared values:

• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Courage
• Loyalty

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