Join a team like no other with career support to take you further! We have an exciting, fixed term temporary full-time opportunity available for you to join our hard-working team based in Brisbane.

Job details

As the Executive Support Officer you will provide high level, efficient, professional, and confidential executive administrative support to the Senior Director, Programs.

What you'll do

You will: 

• • Coordinate the workload priorities of the Senior Director, reading email messages and prioritising actions, ensuring the development and maintenance of efficient follow-up and record management systems.
  • Assist in correspondence tracking.
  • Organise and co-ordinate statewide travel arrangements including flights, accommodation and car hire.
  • Organise and co-ordinate the recruitment process for staff as directed by the Senior Director, including arranging interviews and preparing, collating, and distributing associated recruitment documentation.
  • Provide secretariat support including coordinating meetings, developing and distributing meeting agendas, minute recording and distribution, following up any action items and collating and distributing any necessary documents.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• Experience in providing executive level administrative support in accordance with government policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, problem solve and provide sound options or recommendations.
• Proven ability to work as a team member by planning, organising and monitoring a diverse range of activities to achieve timely outcomes.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office, Work, Excel and Power Point, and the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of other software packages as required.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to liaise effectively within the senior management environment and to maintain confidentiality.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 38 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

• Your resume, including the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.
• A one-page covering letter informing the panel of your skills, personal qualities and motivation for applying.

Further information

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

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

Documents

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

• QH Information for Applicants Sept 23 (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit
  
  AO3 Executive Support Officer RD (PDF, 184KB)
  Role Description