Executive Officer

The Executive Officer reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for the provision of professional executive support services to ensure the efficient operation of the Office of Executive Director. This includes the coordination of responses to internal, external, and Ministerial correspondence, and the provision of policy advice in accordance with QAS strategic direction.

The role provides a high level of support to the relevant Executive Director and Directors within the portfolio in leading and managing the work program and administrative functions of the office.

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

• Detailed knowledge, understanding and experience in the delivery of high-quality, professional executive services.
• Highly developed leadership skills and demonstrated capabilities and experience in managing and coordinating an administrative support team, in an environment of competing priorities and needs with limited resources.
• Demonstrated highly developed communication, negotiation, consultation and collaboration skills, including the ability to prepare and write high level Ministerial and other sensitive or confidential correspondence.
• Proven success in the development and implementation of practical, efficient and effective governance arrangements in respect to a range of professional executive functions.
• Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills to contribute towards strategic planning and the provision of policy advice.
  
  
  

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

• Whilst not mandatory, qualifications in administration or business-related disciplines would be well regarded.
  
  
  

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/631662/25

Closing Date: Wednesday, 30th April 2025

Occupational group Administration