We’re Hiring:

Executive Officer to the Executive Director – Strategic Communications & Data Are you a proactive, organised go-getter who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment? Ready to work at the heart of a small but mighty leadership team making a real impact across Queensland’s Office of Industrial Relations?

We’re on the lookout for an Executive officer (otherwise known as an Executive assistant) who isn’t just great at diary and email management — we want someone who can navigate complexity, think outside the box, and build strong relationships to keep things moving and make things happen.

As the right hand to the Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Data (SCD), you’ll support high-level strategic functions that shape government messaging, harness the power of data, and uphold the community’s right to information.

Job details

What's in it for you?

• Be a key connector across executive, communications, and data leadership teams
• A varied role where no two days look the same - from organising events and travel to prepping briefs and managing competing priorities
• Play a lead role in ensuring communications, correspondence and materials meet departmental standards and deadlines
• Build and manage relationships across the organisation to keep things running smoothly
• Work in a trusted, valued role with the freedom to show initiative and solve problems on the fly
• Join a genuinely supportive team that values collaboration, integrity, and good humour

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Have strong organisational and relationship-building skills
• Keep calm under pressure and thrive on variety
• Can manage up, across and around - from inboxes to informal networks
• Are confident handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Can juggle tasks like a pro - from quality checking documents to responding to stakeholder queries

This is more than an admin job - it's a central role in a passionate team committed to enhancing how government communicates, operates and serves the public.

How to apply

Please submit your resume and your responses to Two (2) questions below to help us get to know you and your motivation for applying for this role: (please remember the STAR method and to step us through the situation, task, action taken and the end result)

1. This role suits someone who is a proactive 'go-getter' and can navigate complexity with confidence. Share a time when you stepped up or went above and beyond to drive something forward or
2. Explain what attracted you to this role and why you're interested in supporting the Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Data. Reflect on how this aligns with your values, experience and career goals.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/645937/25

Closing Date: Friday, 11th July, 2025

Further information

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

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

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

• 645937-25-Role Profile (Word, 382KB)
  
  
  645937-25-Applicant Information Guide (PDF, 298KB)