About this job
About the Department of Education
School and Region Reviews supports continuous improvement in Queensland state delivered kindergartens, state schools and education centres providing leadership and oversight for the program of school and emerging system and place-based reviews.
About the Role
Responsibilities include:
- Maintain effective time management practices for senior management, including coordinating diary appointments, prioritising correspondence and responding to outstanding queries and requests for information.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and handle with a high level of accuracy the processing of travel claims payments and reconciliations, using appropriate software programs and adhering to departmental standards.
- Develop, implement and review executive support systems and procedures within the branch to ensure that they operate in accordance with departmental requirements and standards.
- Maintain a high level of accuracy in all correspondence and administrative documents using appropriate software programs, including MS Teams, Content Manager and OneNote.
- Encourage an environment in which high quality services are delivered by continually seeking improvements in administrative systems and processes.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate the following key attributes:
- Outstanding communication skills, customer service and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships;
- High level skills in problem solving, prioritisation and managing competing demands in a timely manner;
- Excellent attention to detail and flexibility to meet the changing needs of the executive leadership team and the broader branch.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- A brief resume (maximum 2 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
- A maximum two-page statement outlining how your skills and experience align to the role.
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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