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Senior Executive Assistant
Office of Deputy Director-General; Environment and Heritage Policy and Programs; Brisbane City
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Here at DETSI, you'll be inspired to make Queensland better. We enable long-term, sustainable decisions for the environment & the economy & are committed to working in genuine partnership with First Nation people.
We are seeking a skilled and highly organised Senior Executive Assistant who will be instrumental in producing high-quality documents and managing official correspondence with precision. As a key liaison for the Deputy Director-General, you will build and maintain strong relationships with important stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication that underpins effective decision-making and contributes to the overall success of our organisation.
If you have a proven track record in administrative excellence and a commitment to public service, read on.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/616575/25 |
| Closing date | 07-Feb-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Rachel Moore |
| Contact details | Phone: 0434 242 255 Access the National Relay Service |
Your contribution:
Join the dynamic team at the Office of the Deputy Director-General within the Environment and Heritage Policy and Programs Division or the Corporate Services Division.
About the role:
This role demands excellent organisational skills for calendar and travel management, along with meeting coordination, including agendas and minutes. Your role is pivotal in liaising with senior officers and ensuring divisional correspondence aligns with executive requirements.
You'll support our Deputy Director-General's office with your keen eye for detail and commitment to high-level business operations. An inclusive approach to workplace diversity and a passion for maintaining a culture of safety and respect are essential.
What's in it for you?
Become part of a dynamic, fast-paced work environment that challenges and rewards your drive to succeed. Every member of our team is vital to our success, and you will have the opportunity to thrive and make a real impact. We are deeply committed to supporting your professional growth, providing you with opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Join us for a rewarding experience where your contributions are recognised and celebrated.
What else do we offer?
• As a member of our team, you will receive extensive support to reach your professional development objectives, and we emphasise well-being by offering flexible working arrangements.
• Work where you can truly engage your values and sense of purpose to safeguarding the environment for Queenslanders.
• You'll experience so much here. For most of us, it starts with our wonderful people and the rich, diverse perspectives they bring. They're dedicated, passionate and curious professionals. We're all different, and those differences are what make us great.
Meet some of our amazing people here:
About you:
• Demonstrated ability to be a positive contributor to a small, dynamic, multidisciplinary team with a genuine commitment collaborative and service-oriented team environment.
• Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication skills including the desire and ability to build effective working relationships that to support collaborative communication, consultation, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated well-developed ability to research, analyse and provide accurate advice based on evidence.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as an effective team member, meet deadlines, establish priorities, and successfully contribute to organisational objectives.
• Demonstrated well-developed skills to coordinate and contribute to complex projects and activities.
• Ability to work digitally as we are a paper-light department, or an ability to rapidly acquire these skills.
• Contribution to workplace equity and diversity that enriches our culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion.
How to apply:
You are encouraged to connect with the nominated contacts to chat through this opportunity and flag any reasonable adjustments that you may require before applying.
To apply, lodge an application online that consists of the following:
1. Your current CV or Resume of no more than 4 pages, and
2. A one-page statement that briefly describes why you are the best suited person for this role-noting, our department values equity and diversity so please include information
3. Specify the position/s you are applying for.
We look forward to hearing from you!
There are two positions is available in Brisbane, one permanent full-time and one fixed term temporary full-time for nine months with the possibility of an extension, please indicate your preference for this role on your application.
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.
There are 2 positions available, one permanent full-time and one fixed term temporary full-time for nine months with the possibility of an extension.
Documents
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