About this job
About the Department of Education:
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Manage executive and office support functions, including scheduling appointments, maintaining diaries, assisting visitors, handling enquiries, and redirecting calls appropriately.
- Coordinate meetings, conferences, and events, including room bookings, travel and accommodation arrangements, minute-taking, and distribution of documentation.
- Provide high-level administrative support through document preparation, advanced desktop publishing, spreadsheet and database management, and the development of reports, submissions, briefing materials, and correspondence.
- Oversee records and information management processes, including maintaining filing systems, monitoring correspondence flow, coordinating information dissemination, and supporting ordering and payment procedures.
- Liaise effectively with departmental officers, schools, government agencies, educational institutions, private sector organisations, and community representatives while maintaining strong ICT proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to apply:
- Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 1-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.
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.