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Work for us

QRA is committed to a positive employee experience. 

Our most recent Working for Queensland survey results reflect high employee engagement, a strong belief that QRA has a positive impact on the lives of the people of Queensland and our employees are proud to work at QRA.

We recognise and celebrate the achievements of our colleagues throughout the year and hold an annual staff awards event, which is attended by all our people.

Benefits

Working at QRA provides you with the opportunity to collaborate and learn from people with a range of specialised backgrounds in an environment dedicated to delivering positive outcomes for Queenslanders. 

 

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Safe and inclusive workplace

  • QRA encourages everyone to participate in health, safety and wellbeing programs to support the unique challenges of working in disaster management environments. 
  • Established networks help our people to develop connections and build relationships.
  • Our goal is to attract and retain a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. 
  • Our selection processes are undertaken in a non-discriminatory way, and we are committed to ensuring our workplaces are free from all forms of harassment and discrimination.
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Work life balance

  • Balance work and life responsibilities using QRA’s flexible work policy which provides the ability to work from home and the office, alongside other flexible work options that can be discussed and agreed. 
  • Utilise flex time for additional hours worked (for appointments at the AO and PO classifications).
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Training and development

  • Nominate to take part in a range of post disaster operations in the community or when activated, contribute to our Disaster Recovery Coordination cells.
  • Access a wide range of training to support your capability development.  
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Leave

  • Access a range of leave entitlements including (for each year of full-time service) four weeks recreation leave and 10 days for sick/carers leave.
  • Accrue long service leave which can be taken after completing 10 years of continuous service.

Vacancies

QRA jobs are advertised on the Queensland Government Smart jobs and careers website www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au.

Use the 'Department or organisation' dropdown and select 'Queensland Reconstruction Authority' to search for currently advertised jobs. 

You can also register for a free Smart Jobs account and receive notifications for QRA jobs.

We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability and women. You are invited to include information in your application that will help us understand how you can contribute to a safe and inclusive workplace.

How to apply

Jobs advertised on Smart Jobs will include an attached role description. 

The role description outlines what to provide in your application, how to apply and the closing date. 

Before applying, applicants are encouraged to get in touch with the QRA contact officer – their details are at the top of the role description – to understand more about the role.