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Executive Support Officer
Housing Development; Social & Affordable Housing Growth; Brisbane City
Ready to make an impact every single day?
Imagine a role where your organisational skills and proactive mindset help drive meaningful outcomes for Queensland communities. As an AO5 Executive Support Officer with the Department of Housing and Public Works, you’ll support senior leaders, tackle meaningful challenges and play a key role in shaping a brighter future for those who need it most.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/689089/26 |
| Closing date | 29-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 31/12/2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Simone Embleton |
| Contact details | Email: Simone.Embleton@hpw.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service |
This is a temporary opportunity until the 31st December 2026, with further extension possible.
Your role within Social and Affordable Housing Growth will support the department to lead the delivery of housing outcomes in partnership with community housing, industry and development partners to increase overall supply. The work you will do helps someone every day, and that means the world to us.
You will provide efficient, professional and confidential support to the Executive Director.
What you will be doing:
• Keep abreast of current issues which may impact on Housing Development and report findings to the Executive Director.
• Quality check correspondence, submissions, briefing notes and reports and provide advice to business areas where change/clarification is required and seek ways for continuous improvement.
• Actively review and manage work priorities and deadlines within Office of the Executive Director on a daily basis.
• Manage and respond to emails on behalf of the Executive Director and Executive Officer within the Office of the Executive Director.
• Screen incoming calls and effectively manage queries and redirect calls to relevant business areas where appropriate.
• Coordinate and manage administration support activities across the business area, including quality assurance processes for correspondence, meeting papers and briefs, travel and itinerary arrangements and corporate card reconciliations.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships within the business area, the Minister's Office, Office of the Deputy Director-General and Office of the Director-General and other service areas of the department, other State Government agencies and external stakeholders to enable consultation, liaison and negotiation of priorities.
• Provide direction and guidance on executive support and general administrative tasks.
• Contribute at a high-level to a culture of client service, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Actively participate in the delivery and coordination of the unit's business functions and undertake strategic projects as required.
• Support and help maintain a workplace safety culture by ensuring that all policies and practices concerning Workplace Health and Safety are applied and a part of day-to-day operations.
How to apply:
Find out more about what we offer our employees and the recruitment and selection process, including pre-employment checks, in the Applicant Guide.
You can apply for this role by providing your resume and a one-page cover letter via the Smart jobs and careers website www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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