Are you an organized and proactive professional looking to play a key role in supporting senior leadership within a dynamic educational environment?

As the Executive Assistant, you will provide professional, efficient and confidential support to the Assistant Director-General, Human Resources - School Operations.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today.

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. 

About the Department:

The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the Role:

• Ensure the efficient operation of day to day activities of the Office of the Assistant Director-General, People Branch, including coordinating the daily flow of business and providing confidential administrative and executive support to the Assistant Director-General, People Branch.
• Arrange appointments, meetings and conferences including venues, travel arrangements and accommodation, and receive visitors and delegations to the Office.
• Provide support to the Assistant Director-General at meetings by preparing documentation, minute taking and follow up actions.
• Maintain effective and efficient liaison between the Office of the Assistant Director-General, the Office of the Director-General and the Minister's Office, senior officers of the department and other government representatives and external stakeholders on matters relating to Human Resources.
• Develop, implement and review executive support systems and procedures ensuring that they operate in accordance with requirements and encourage an exemplary environment in which high quality services are delivered through continuous improvements in administrative systems, processes and leading by example.
• Undertake other administrative duties as required by the Assistant Director-General, People Branch or the Principal Advisor, Office of the Assistant Director-General, People Branch.
• Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you will/may be assessed section of the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CO646031_25E Role Description (PDF, 163KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants