What you'll do
As the Executive Support Officer, you will provide high-quality, confidential executive and administrative support to the Executive Director, Healthcare Improvement Unit and the broader Healthcare Improvement Unit. You will coordinate complex diaries, manage correspondence and priorities, organise meetings, events and travel, and provide comprehensive secretariat support to committees and working groups, including the preparation of agendas, minutes and meeting documentation. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, you will contribute to the efficient day-to-day operation of the unit by managing records, processing financial, procurement and human resource activities, preparing a range of documents and reports, and providing advice on administrative and operational matters. You will also play an active role in continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring high-quality service delivery and responsive customer support in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
About you
We are searching for someone who has:
Effective interpersonal, written and oral skills, incorporating the ability to liaise effectively with officers of all levels, multi-disciplinary workforce, external agencies and members of the public.
Organisational skills with an ability be self-motivated, work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment and deliver work of high quality, validity and accuracy to achieve team outcomes.
Ability to work autonomously and utilise discretion in the absence of decision makers, meet deadlines and establish work priorities to maximise efficiency, work output and the changing needs within the team.
Lnowledge of computerised information management systems and contemporary software packages which assist in the provision of administrative support services and functions.
Administrative support skills and experience of a high standard including knowledge or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of the information systems relevant to the business.
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!
Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
