Executive Support Officer

Mater Central Queensland - Rockhampton; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Mater Central Queensland - Rockhampton is seeking an Executive Support Officer to provide high-level support to the Executive Director and Chief Medical Officer across senior leadership teams. Based in South Brisbane with occasional days at Newstead, you will coordinate priorities, prepare board papers and manage governance activities.

You will anticipate needs, maintain confidentiality and drive efficient operations across a large healthcare portfolio, delivering professional outputs and

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting senior executives within a large and complex organisation.
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and tech-savviness.
• The confidence to anticipate needs and manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative approach and ability to build trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex executive priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Provide seamless coordination of executive, governance and leadership activities.
• Deliver high-quality correspondence, reports, presentations and board papers.
• Support strategic initiatives and execution of key organisational priorities.
• Anticipate requirements, manage competing demands and resolve issues proactively.
• Track critical actions, risks and commitments to ensure delivery.
• Partner effectively with executive, clinical and operational leaders.
• Exercise sound judgement in managing sensitive and confidential matters.
• Produce accurate, professional and detail-oriented executive outputs.
• Drive continuous improvement and excellence in executive support services.

Skills

Senior executive support

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mater Central Queensland - Rockhampton – South Brisbane QLD

Permanent

21h ago , from Mater Central Queensland - Rockhampton

Job no: 506884
Work type: Permanent
Location: South Brisbane
Categories: Administration

About the role

Mater is looking for an exceptional Executive Support Officer to provide high-level support to both the Executive Director, Mater Hospitals and Chief Medical Officer, and senior leaders across one of Queensland's largest and most respected healthcare organisations. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside executive leaders who are shaping the future of hospital services and healthcare delivery.

Based in South Brisbane (with occasional days at Newstead), you will be a trusted partner to senior executives, ensuring seamless operations across complex clinical and operational portfolios. No two days will be the same as you navigate competing priorities, coordinate executive activities, and play a key role in supporting strategic initiatives that make a real difference to our patients, staff and community.

This role is suited to an experienced executive support professional who enjoys working in a highly complex environment and takes pride in being across every detail. You'll be someone who can anticipate issues before they arise, exercise sound judgement, and confidently manage multiple competing priorities while supporting senior leaders responsible for delivering essential healthcare services

Salary range: $108,207 - $117,732 per hourplus superannuationandaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

This is more than a traditional executive assistant position. As an Executive Support Officer, you will operate as an extension of the executive team, providing expert coordination, communication and organisational support in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

You will be responsible for:

• Manage complex executive priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Provide seamless coordination of executive, governance and leadership activities.
• Deliver high-quality correspondence, reports, presentations and board papers.
• Support strategic initiatives and execution of key organisational priorities.
• Anticipate requirements, manage competing demands and resolve issues proactively.
• Track critical actions, risks and commitments to ensure delivery.
• Partner effectively with executive, clinical and operational leaders.
• Exercise sound judgement in managing sensitive and confidential matters.
• Produce accurate, professional and detail-oriented executive outputs.
• Drive continuous improvement and excellence in executive support services.

About you

You're a highly organised professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys being the person who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Significant experience supporting senior executives within a large and complex organisation.
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• The confidence to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities and act with sound judgement.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

Applications close Monday 5 October 2026 – please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date.

All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.