Queensland Fire Department
Status:
Temporary Flexible Full-time
Tenure Period:
12 months
Possibility of Extension:
N/A
Classification:
AO6
Salary:
$4, $4,904.00 per fortnight
Division:
Fire Inspectorate
Region/Directorate:
FIRE INSPECT
Work Unit:
Office of the Chief Fire Officer
Location:
QFD State Headquarters, Albion QLD
Closing Date:
Midnight 26 January 2026
Reference No:
QLD_QFD_21265_26
Current Queensland Fire Department employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers site
Why Queensland Fire Department?
The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities.
The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR), Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), as well as the broader department who work together to support Queensland communities and our large volunteer membership across the state.
Join a team committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement, where your work directly supports frontline readiness and community resilience.
Are you ready to safeguard the future of QFD? Join us as our Executive Officer (AO6).
Your opportunity
We are seeking a highly capable Executive Officer (AO6) to provide trusted, confidential executive support to the Chief Fire Officer in a high-profile and highly respected role within the organisation.
This position plays a key role in enabling executive leadership by managing complex priorities, coordinating high-level communication, and ensuring the smooth operation of the executive office. The role offers exceptional exposure, professional growth, and the opportunity to contribute directly to QFD's people strategy and organisational success.
In this role, you will:
* Manage executive workflows, priorities and office operations
* Prepare and quality-check correspondence, reports, submissions, presentations and speeches
* Provide high-level secretariat support including agendas, minutes and action tracking
* Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Support workforce, budget and HR activities
* Lead projects, undertake research and provide strategic advice
* Represent the directorate in internal and external forums
About you
You will bring experience providing executive support at a senior level, strong organisational and communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
* Experience in providing Executive administrative support
* Strong knowledge of Government legislation and processes
* High-level analytical, documentation and reporting skills
* Ability to build relationships and communicate requirements clearly
* A proactive mindset, with the ability to identify risks and drive continuous improvement
You will model QFD's values of Respect, Integrity, Trust, Courage and Loyalty.
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 Competency Stream – Individual Contributor (leading self)
Vision
* Stimulates ideas and innovation
* Makes insightful decisions
Results
* Builds enduring relationships
* Drives accountability and outcomes
Accountability
* Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
* Demonstrates sound governance
Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFD shared values:
* Respect
* Integrity
* Trust
* Courage
* Loyalty
To find out more about the behaviours and competencies required for this role, visit Leadership competencies for Queensland | For government | Queensland Government
Want more information?
Please contact Lucretia Angus, Principal Advisor Lessons Management on phone or email
How to apply
Please refer to the QFD Public Service Application Guide for information on how to apply for this role and contact us to discuss any reasonable adjustments if required.