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Senior Secretariat Services Officer


Fortitude Valley

Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within the Strategy, Architecture and Information Services Branch | Career growth, training and development opportunities.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group IT & Telecommunications
Classification AO5
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/SAIS636726
Closing date 16-May-2025
Job duration Until 30 June 2025 with possibility of extension
Contact person Alison Forton
Contact details 07 3170 4702
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You will provide secretariat services to eHealth Queensland sponsored Executive Committees, subcommittees or other forums by preparing submissions and briefing papers for meetings, provide guidance and support on the implementation of secretariat policies, procedures and templates.

What you'll do 
•    Prepare, maintain and disseminate high quality documentation and other relevant information for the support committee(s)  including minutes, actions and decisions and provide ongoing advice through the provision of project plans, status reports, issues logs and completion reports, ensuring the retention of appropriate records. 
•    Using high level judgement and communication skills, guide and inform senior management and stakeholders as to meeting and governance parameters, outcomes and decisions.
•    Develop positive, collaborative working relationships with Queensland Health senior management and support staff across Queensland Health.
•    Develop and manage stakeholder relationships including senior management and support staff, initiating and facilitating open communication and disseminating business information. 
•    Analyse secretariat policies, procedures and templates, identify alternative approaches to improve work practices and implement changes to increase acceptance and stakeholder capability to comply with and adopt ICT Governance processes and relevant Terms of Reference. 

About you 
To be successful in this role, you will have:
•    Advanced Microsoft Office Suite.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a diplomatic approach and the ability to liaise and relate to a wide range of stakeholders including senior and executive stakeholders.
•    Advanced time management and work prioritisation skills.

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?
For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description. 

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.  

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 (temporary; full time or part time).

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