Executive Support Officer, Queensland Ambulance Service

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government's Queensland Ambulance Service in Cairns, Australia, seeks an experienced Executive Support Officer to provide confidential, high-level executive support for senior management. The role requires strong written communication, negotiation and stakeholder liaison skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines.

The successful candidate will demonstrate understanding of the structure, functions and policies of QAS and may be required to travel on

Qualifications

• Provide efficient, professional, confidential executive support to high-level managerial positions.
• Prepare high-level correspondence, reports and submissions.
• Manage multiple complex projects and deadlines with autonomy.
• Liaise and negotiate with stakeholders.

Skills

Executive support

High-level correspondence

Stakeholder liaison

Project management

Negotiation

Written communication

Job description

We are seeking applicants who, within the context of the role responsibilities, possess the following key attributes:

• Demonstrated understanding, or the ability to rapidly acquire a high level of understanding of the structure, roles, functions, services and policies of the QAS.
• Proven experience in providing efficient, professional and confidential executive support to high level managerial positions in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and finite resources.
• Demonstrated well-developed skills in consultation, negotiation and written communication and the ability to prepare a range of accurate and concise documentation, including high level correspondence, reports and submissions.
• Demonstrated well-developed organisational skills, including the proven ability to set and review priorities and manage multiple complex projects within tight deadlines, with a high level of autonomy.
• Effective research and evaluation skills with the capacity to develop a range of options and strategies applicable to organisational situations, and the proven ability to analyse and resolve issues relating to administrative systems and processes through the implementation of innovative solutions.
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to effectively liaise, consult and negotiate with influence across a broad range of clients and stakeholders.

The following mandatory requirements, special conditions and/or other requirements apply to this role:

• The incumbent may be required to travel on official business and the possession of a C class driver's licence may be required.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/703981/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 29th October 2026

Executive Support Officer, Queensland Ambulance Service Cairns, Australia