About this job
About Us:
The Early Childhood Division is responsible for approving and regulating early childhood services under the relevant legislation; funding kindergarten and long day care services to deliver quality kindergarten programs in Queensland; funding support services for families to enable early childhood development and promoting successful transitions from home to early childhood education to school, for children and families.
Your Role:
The Executive Coordinator will provide high quality administrative and executive support for the Deputy Director-General (DDG), Early Childhood.
As the Executive Coordinator, you will possess the skills and have the responsibility for the following:
- Demonstrated outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Coordinate and arrange all travel for the DDG
- Proven ability to effectively coordinate on behalf of executive leadership
- Exceptional time management and organisational skills
- An ability to quickly establish strong relationships
- Skills in compiling meeting notes and agendas, and drafting correspondence
- Other duties as required to support the broader Office of the DDG, Early Childhood Team.
About You:
We're looking for someone with:
- Strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail and coordination skills;
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a positive attitude and flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities;
- Proven ability to exercise good judgement and responsible decisions taking into consideration discretion and privacy;
- understanding of government processes, policies and procedures; and
- proficient use and understanding of departmental applications including Corporate Travel Management system and ProMaster.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- A maximum 1-page written response outlining your experience and suitability for the role and what motivated you to apply
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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