Executive Assistant (Reliever) - Executive Office Management

Health; Mackay Regional; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Queensland Health in Mackay Region seeks an Executive Assistant (Reliever) to support the Office of the Chief Executive. The role provides confidential executive and administrative support, coordinating schedules and liaison services for Executive Leadership Team members to ensure efficient service delivery within Mackay Base Hospital.

Working as part of the Executive Office Management team, you will cover relief periods, contribute to daily functions, and support governance tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience providing confidential executive and administrative support.
• Ability to coordinate complex schedules and communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level confidential executive and administrative support to designated Executive Leadership Team members.
• Coordinate day-to-day office functions and liaison services to ensure smooth operation of the Executive Office.
• Support unplanned absences and leave coverage for assigned ELT members.
• Assist with tasks within the Strategy and Governance team when relief is not required.

Job description

# Executive Assistant (Reliever) - Executive Office Management**Queensland Health** (Organisation site) Mackay Base Hospital**Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.****Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.****Whether you’re working in regional, rural or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.**## Job details| | || --- | --- || Position status | Permanent || Position type | Full-time || Occupational group | Administration || Classification | AO4 || Workplace Location | Mackay region || Job ad reference | QLD/692731 || Closing date | 11-Oct-2026 || Job duration | Refer to Role Description || Contact person | Karen Eveleigh || Contact details | 07 4885 6762 Access the National Relay Service |**Role details**The Executive Office Management at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for an Executive Assistant (Reliever) to join their team on a permament basis.For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.**Your opportunity**As an Executive Assistant - Reliever within the Office of Chief Executive (Executive Office) team your role will comprise:* Provision of a high level of confidential executive and administrative support and coordination and liaison services covering but not limited to unplanned absences and periods of leave to support designated members of the Executive Leadership Team to deliver on their accountabilities, whilst achieving a high level of performance in the demanding executive environment.* Working as part of a broader executive support team, contributing to the management and co-ordination the daily functions of the Executive Office to ensure the smooth and efficient service delivery within the Office of the Chief Executive and the Executive Leadership Team within MHHS.* Undertaking duties within the Strategy and Governance team during periods when Executive Assistant relief support is not required.* Whilst reporting directly to the Executive Officer within the Executive Office, this position has a key day to day working relationship with an assigned Executive Leadership Team member/s (comprising Executive Director/s and/or Senior Director/s).**About our Hospital and Health Service**Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,500 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.**Some of our great benefits on offer*** Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements* Flexible working arrangements* A diverse work culture* Career development* Professional development opportunities* Education opportunities, Study and Research* Paid parental leave* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Discounted Private Health Insurance* Fitness Passport## Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).## DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.* Role Description (PDF) QH Information Applicant Pack (PDF)