As the Executive Support Officer, you will provide high level and confidential administrative, human resource and project support to the Senior Director.

What you'll do

• Undertake coordination and management of confidential and sensitive activities for the Senior Director, including email management, diary management, travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Assess and prioritise incoming works and general correspondence, including papers and reports, to determine priorities and actions required where necessary.
• Liaise effectively, diplomatically and discreetly with staff from all levels of the organisation, other government, and non-government agencies, community organisations and members of the public.
• Provide assistance with the coordination of correspondence and submissions to ensure compliance with Queensland Health policy, including formatting and submission of responses within mandated timeframes.
• Coordinate meetings, functions and associated agendas for which the Senior Director is responsible. This includes secretariat duties and facility management for meetings with senior internal and external stakeholders.

About you

We are searching for someone who:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and provide administrative, human resource and project support functions associated with the operation of the office of a senior or executive officer.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise with staff from all levels of Queensland Health, senior government departments, other agencies and with members of the public on a range of sensitive issues.
• Highly developed organisational skills, including the ability to accommodate continually shifting priorities in a high-pressure work environment, maximise efficiency and work output.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.
Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.