ICT Project Services is seeking an experienced Executive Officer to join our team in a permanent full-time capacity.

As the Executive Officer you will lead the ICT Secretariat function for the Digital Insights Delivery Committee and Information Security Governance Committee, providing a high level of coordination and administrative support to the Board Chairs.

If this sounds like you. we'd love to hear from you!

Job details

About the Department of Education:

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About the Role:

As the Executive Officer you will contribute to the department's organisational objectives by the provision of specialist secretariat support to our boards, providing high level support to ADG's and DDG's.

This role reports to the Manager, ICT Project Services and will be a core team member, providing a specialist function to undertake a variety of research, project and committee support activities, including providing executive support for meetings, preparing and distributing agendas, papers and minutes, and following up action items.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Ensure the provision of efficient administrative support to the branch, including appointments and meetings, organising venues, financial management and receive visitors and delegations to the Office.
• Undertake a variety of research, project and committee support activities, including providing executive support for meetings, preparing and distributing agendas, papers and minutes, and following up action items.
• Resolve problems and assist in the development and implementation of initiatives, policies, processes and systems for effective and efficient administration of departmental services.
• Assist in coordinating the development and implementation of plans, policies and procedures, and in managing processes.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities. 

About You:

• The ideal applicant will demonstrate the skills and experience required of an Executive Officer, specifically as it relates to ICT Secretariat functions, as outlined in the role description.
• As a member of a high performing team of support specialists, you will contribute to the team culture with your can-do attitude and willingness to learn, collaborate, and provide support to your teammates, and will become a vital part of helping to promote a safe and welcoming workplace.
• ICT Project Services sits within the Governance, Risk and Compliance directorate and as part of this team you will conduct yourself with honesty and integrity, leading by example to ensure compliance with Department policies and procedures.

As a member of ICT Project Services you will work alongside a team of dedicated Project Officers and will cross skill with the Project Officer (Workforce Planning and Finance).

As such any skills or experience in procurement, project administration, or finance administration would be highly regarded.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a maximum 2-page response outlining your skills and experience in line with the 'about you' section of the advertisement and 'your role' section of the role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

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

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CO675789_26P Role Description (PDF, 243KB)
  Role Description