Strategic Executive Support Specialist

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

Job summary

Queensland Government in Cairns is seeking an Executive Support Officer to assist the Executive Officer at the Cairns Regional Office, delivering confidential executive level support, coordinating correspondence, reports, and diary management.

The role requires strong written communication, stakeholder engagement, project coordination, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide efficient, professional and confidential executive support to high level managerial positions.
• Strong consultation, negotiation, and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare high level correspondence, reports and submissions.
• Excellent organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage correspondence, reports, diary and travel arrangements.
• Provide secretariat support and event coordination as required.
• Contribute to broad ranging project activities and general administrative tasks.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on policy and procedural matters.
• Conduct research and reporting on issues and options for consideration.

Skills

Executive support

Stakeholder liaison

Written communication

Project management

Research and reporting

Job description

Queensland Government in Cairns is seeking an Executive Support Officer to assist the Executive Officer at the Cairns Regional Office, delivering confidential executive level support, coordinating correspondence, reports, and diary management.

The role requires strong written communication, stakeholder engagement, project coordination, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.