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Executive Assistant
Animal Science; Agri-Science Queensland; Agriculture; Dutton Park
Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world. DPI plays a vital role in enabling Queensland’s primary industries to be profitable, productive and sustainable for future generations. We empower our regional communities to be bold and prosperous. Today, that’s more critical than ever.
As an Executive Assistant, you will provide confidential support to the relevant General Manager in a fast-paced and sensitive working environment. Just imagine what you could achieve with us #DPIcareers #passionandpurpose
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/685656/26 |
| Closing date | 01-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 30/09/2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Glenn Anderson |
| Contact details | Ph: 0436 923 236 Access the National Relay Service |
The opportunity:
As an Executive Assistant, you will:
• Manage the workflow of briefings, correspondence, domestic and overseas travel requests and other requests for information to and from the General Managers and Directors within Animal Science and Horticulture and Forestry Science in line with established priorities; and monitor important issues and follow up when required.
• Provide confidential support to the relevant General Manager in a fast-paced and sensitive working environment including the management of calendars and organisation of on-line (Teams) and in-person meetings, workshops and events.
• Maintain effective time management practices whilst arranging appointments, meetings (including venues), travel arrangements and accommodation; receiving visitors; coordinating diary appointments; prioritising correspondence; and preventing unnecessary interruptions by managing communications, including emails.
• Effectively manage all aspects of domestic travel, accommodation and meeting arrangements for the General Manager and senior staff.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in all correspondence and administrative documents and ensure timelines are adhered to.
• Assist the General Managers, Directors and appropriate team members within Animal Science and Horticulture and Forestry Science with administrative processes including organisation of management meetings, facilitating approval processes and providing secretariat support for key committees, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Managers.
What we are looking for:
You will have a keen eye for detail, great time management and effective problem-solving skills. More than anything, you will have a positive attitude and make a great contribution to our team.
Why work for us:
Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
• Work with passion and purpose.
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow.
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work.
• Follow your path wherever it leads.
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive.
• Be part of our united DPI.
Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.
Join us and be a part of preserving Queensland's agricultural landscape.
Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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