Executive Support Officer

Alchemy Recruitment Consulting; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Alchemy Recruitment Consulting in Brisbane CBD is partnering with a State Government client to recruit an Executive Support Officer on a fixed-term contract. The role is full-time, on-site, 8 hours per day, from 23 November 2026 to 28 February 2027, with extension potential.

You will provide confidential, high-level executive support to a Senior Director, manage the diary and inbox, coordinate meetings, and oversee travel arrangements and recruitment activities.

Qualifications

• Executive-level administrative support experience, ideally in government.
• Ability to work autonomously, solve problems and recommend solutions.
• Strong planning and organisational skills across competing priorities.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and quick uptake of new systems.
• Excellent communication skills and discretion with confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage the diary and inbox, prioritising actions and follow-ups.
• Coordinate meetings, including agendas, minutes and action follow-up.
• Track correspondence and screen incoming calls.
• Book statewide travel and reconcile the corporate credit card.
• Coordinate recruitment activity, including interviews and paperwork.

Skills

Executive support

Autonomous work

Planning skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma in Business Administration

Job description

Alchemy Recruitment Consulting – Brisbane QLD

Alchemy Recruitment is partnering with a State Government client to support them in recruiting for an Executive Support Officer on a contract basis in Brisbane CBD.

About the role

• Pay rate of $69.95 per hour + super
• Contract from 23 November 2026 to 28 February 2027, with extension potential
• Full-time, 8 hours a day, on site in Brisbane CBD
• Providing confidential, high-level executive support to a Senior Director
• Managing the diary and inbox, prioritising actions and keeping follow-up systems up to date
• Coordinating meetings, including agendas, minutes and action follow-up
• Tracking correspondence and screening incoming calls
• Booking statewide travel and reconciling the corporate credit card
• Coordinating recruitment activity, including interviews and paperwork

Preferred Requirements

• Executive-level administrative support experience, ideally in a government environment
• Ability to work autonomously, solve problems and recommend solutions
• Strong planning and organisational skills across competing priorities
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and quick uptake of new systems
• Excellent communication skills and the discretion to handle confidential matters

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Business Administration or similar, highly regarded
• Willingness to undergo a criminal history check