The Executive Support Officer assists the Executive Officer in the Cairns Regional Office, providing efficient and confidential executive level support to the Assistant Commissioner, through the coordination and management of correspondence, reports, diary and travel management, research and reporting of issues, secretariat support, event coordination, broad ranging project activities, and general administrative support services.

The role provides advice on policy and procedural matters and liaises with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders

Job details

We are seeking applicants who, within the context of the role responsibilities, possess the following key attributes:

• Demonstrated understanding, or the ability to rapidly acquire a high level of understanding of the structure, roles, functions, services and policies of the QAS.
• Proven experience in providing efficient, professional and confidential executive support to high level managerial positions in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and finite resources.
• Demonstrated well-developed skills in consultation, negotiation and written communication and the ability to prepare a range of accurate and concise documentation, including high level correspondence, reports and submissions.
• Demonstrated well-developed organisational skills, including the proven ability to set and review priorities and manage multiple complex projects within tight deadlines, with a high level of autonomy.
• Effective research and evaluation skills with the capacity to develop a range of options and strategies applicable to organisational situations, and the proven ability to analyse and resolve issues relating to administrative systems and processes through the implementation of innovative solutions.
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to effectively liaise, consult and negotiate with influence across a broad range of clients and stakeholders.

The following mandatory requirements, special conditions and/or other requirements apply to this role:

• The incumbent may be required to travel on official business and the possession of a C class driver's licence may be required.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:  QLD/703981/26

Closing Date:  Thursday, 29^th October 2026

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• 703981-26-Applicant Information Kit August 2025 (5) (PDF, 318KB)
  
  
  703981-26-Role Profile (Word, 1,009KB)