Exciting opportunity to work as part of the foundational team for a new statutory body responsible for ensuring the integrity of pharmacy business ownership.

Enjoy flexible working arrangements while being part of a small, collaborative and innovative team.

Whether you are looking to broaden your skillset or take on a new professional challenge, this is your chance to play a role in establishing a modern regulator to promote the professional, safe and competent delivery of pharmacy services to Queenslanders.

Job details

The role

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for administering the Pharmacy Business Ownership Act 2024 (Act).

As a newly established organisation, the Queensland Pharmacy Business Ownership Council (Council) offers a dynamic and fast paced environment that will require adaptability, responsiveness and a proactive mindset.

The Senior Executive Support Officer is responsible for providing a range of confidential executive and secretariat and administrative services to support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Council members and staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide high level confidential executive and secretariat support to the CEO and Council members in a complex, fast-paced and sensitive working environment.  
• Delivering high-quality, proactive administrative and operational support to the CEO, including calendar and correspondence management, expense processing and travel coordination. 
• Managing Council meeting processes end-to-end, including the preparation and circulation of papers, logistics, minute-taking, and follow-up of resolutions and action items, in alignment with governance requirements. 
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to provide necessary information and clarification of issues.  

The successful person

To be successful in this position, you will need to have demonstrated experience in providing high level administrative and secretariat support to senior executives and/or a board, working with multiple priorities and tight deadlines.

You will have high level interpersonal and written communication skills and be able to liaise effectively, diplomatically and discretely with internal and external stakeholders, members of the public and staff.

You will have a proven ability to use initiative, make decisions and operate independently with minimal guidance and direction. The ability to work in a complex and dynamic environment with the ability to undertake varied responsibilities with a positive and adaptable attitude will be required.

Whilst not essential, a relevant qualification would be well regarded.

About us

The Act establishes the Council as a statutory body responsible for overseeing a modern and effective licensing framework for over 1300 pharmacy businesses, promoting the professional, safe and competent provision of pharmacy services.

Further information about the Council can be found here

Benefits

• A fast-paced, dynamic and innovative environment
• A supportive workplace where your ideas matter and your voice is heard
• Competitive salary & generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible work arrangements

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity:

• A short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge, and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role.
• Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate, or past supervisor.

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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 12 months or for the duration of the vacancy. Future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be filled through this recruitment process.

Documents

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

• QPBOC663702 Senior Executive Support Officer - RD (PDF, 283KB)
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