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Senior Executive Officer

Department of Justice & Attorney General QLD
Brisbane, QLD
A$115,758 p/a
Administration & Office Support → Office Management
Contract
Hybrid

Posted 7 days ago


The Office of the Executive Director People, Capability and Culture are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to oversee key branch operations for a period of 3 months with the possibility of extension.

The Senior Executive Officer role provides human resource, financial and operational services and advice to the Executive Director, serving as a key liaison within the Corporate Services portfolio. The role is responsible for supporting recruitment, onboarding, HR establishment, monthly budget oversight, and corporate reporting, while ensuring high-quality service delivery and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will bring communication and leadership skills, knowledge of financial management and high-volume correspondence coordination experience.

  • Provide human resource, financial and operational services and advice to the Executive Director, serving as a key liaison within the Corporate Services portfolio
  • Actively review and manage work priorities and deadlines
  • Work autonomously, using a high level of initiative and exercising self-motivation to understand and resolve issues
  • Lead a high-performing administration team (2), overseeing workflow, performance and professional development
  • Manage multiple high-volume, multifaceted inboxes and calendar schedules to maximise productivity
  • Review, prioritise and delegate a diverse range of sensitive and confidential projects, ensuring discreet management of information and processes
  • Oversee end to end recruitment, using Springboard and the QSS portal for all branch onboarding, separations and staff movements
  • Coordinate a high-volume of correspondence and inter-department briefing notes for senior management consideration and input
  • Manage monthly budget forecasts and financial reporting (SAP awareness)
  • Coordinate governance and operational reporting, ensuring adherence to relevant delegations and timeframes

If you're self-motivated, show concern for quality and completeness, and are an effective multitasker who can anticipate and prioritise, this could be your ideal role amongst a great team of HR, HSW and L&D professionals.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/633282/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 6th May 2025


About Department of Justice & Attorney General QLD

Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Government & Defence
1001-5000 employees

At the Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG), we are dedicated to creating a safer, fairer, and more just Queensland.

Working in our department gives you the opportunity to address complex issues, such as reducing the overrepresentation of First Nations people in the justice system, ending domestic and family violence, and minimising gambling harm.

Join a team of passionate, supportive professionals committed to making a meaningful impact every day.

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