Executive Support Officer

Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Professional development and training

Relocation assistance

Generous leave provisions

Competitive salary

Job summary

Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development is seeking an Executive Support Officer based in Regional and Rural Development. You will provide high-level executive and administrative support, manage diaries and emails, coordinate correspondence, and support financial and procurement processes in a fast-paced environment.

You will build trusted relationships with stakeholders, safeguard confidential information, and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level executive and administrative support to the Executive Directors and Senior Leadership Team.
• Coordinate diaries, emails and correspondence; monitor and action information requests.
• Support financial and procurement processes, travel, and workforce administration.
• Collaborate with a busy team to deliver quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Diary management

Email management

Stakeholder engagement

Confidential information handling

Administrative support

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

As an Executive Support Officer, you will work alongside another Executive Support Officer, with both roles based in Regional and Rural Development. Each role supports a separate Executive Director, the Executive Officer and stakeholders. You will provide high-level executive and administrative support, coordinate correspondence, manage diaries and emails, support administrative processes and deliver quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment. These two roles suit highly organised professionals who thrive on variety, build strong relationships and provide confidential, accurate support.

Join MRRD and help shape government policy to improve services across our regional and rural communities. MRRD #deliveringforqueensland!

As the Executive Support Officer, you will work within the Office of the Executive Directors, Regional and Rural Development, supporting the Executive Director Regional and Rural Engagement and Policy, the Executive Director Regional Collaborative Governance, the Executive Officer and the Regional and Rural Development Senior Leadership Team. Your work will contribute to the efficient operation of the office and support the delivery of regional and rural priorities across Queensland.

In this varied role, you will provide confidential executive and administrative support in a fast-paced environment. You will proactively manage emails, diaries and correspondence, coordinate responses to requests for information, monitor and action electronic and paper-based correspondence, and maintain effective information management practices. You will also support financial and procurement processes, corporate card reconciliations, travel and workforce administration while using a range of Microsoft and corporate systems to deliver timely and accurate outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a collaborative approach to working with others. You'll build trusted relationships with stakeholders, provide high-quality executive support, confidently manage competing demands, safeguard confidential information, and contribute to continuous improvement and a supportive team environment.

Why work for us?

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development (NRMMRRD) plays a critical role in supporting Queenslanders across the state from Cairns to Mount Isa to Warwick - by delivering strong regional outcomes, fostering local economies and strengthening government - community partnerships. As stewards of over 60% of Queensland's land and key supporters of industries such as mining and manufacturing, our reach and impact are vast.

We are committed to putting our people first - empowering staff, celebrating success and encouraging innovation. Our workplace is mobile, flexible, inclusive and respectful, and we are focused on growing united, capable leaders. For more information, visit

We Offer

• Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options
• Flexible working options supporting work-life balance
• Generous leave provisions across the Queensland public sector
• Professional career development and training opportunities
• Relocation assistance and provisions
• The chance to help #deliverforqld and be part of Queensland's long-term prosperity

To learn more about the benefits of working with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, visit

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Administration