Director's Executive Assistant | Hybrid Work & Impact

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Superannuation 17%

Leave loading 17.5%

Flexible and hybrid working options

Health and wellbeing programs

Study for Staff discount

Free parking at Long Pocket

Salary packaging

Job summary

The University of Queensland Press (UQP) is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Director and team, ensuring the office runs smoothly and connections are built across UQ, government, and the literary sector.

You will bring proven administrative and executive support experience, outstanding organisational skills, and a collaborative mindset to help champion great stories and diverse voices within a creative publishing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive-level administrative support and minute-taking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Advanced stakeholder management and engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in delivering strategic initiatives and programs.
• Provide high-level administrative and committee support, including secretarial services for committees.
• Coordinate relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee administrative processes including grants, reporting, and awards administration.
• Manage business operations, financial administration, procurement, and events logistics.

Skills

Administrative experience

Executive support

Secretarial experience

Interpersonal communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor-level qualification (or Advanced Diploma)

Certificate IV + extensive experience

Job description

The University of Queensland Press (UQP) is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Director and team, ensuring the office runs smoothly and connections are built across UQ, government, and the literary sector.

You will bring proven administrative and executive support experience, outstanding organisational skills, and a collaborative mindset to help champion great stories and diverse voices within a creative publishing environment.