Project Officer and Executive Assistant

QRIDA is seeking an experienced Project Officer and Executive Assistant with demonstrated ability to provide high level, professional, efficient and confidential executive support and adaptability to meet work requirements in a dynamic and changing environment. For the full selection criteria, please refer to the role description attached.As a Project Officer and Executive Assistant, you will provide high quality executive and administrative support to the Chief Engagement Officer and play a key role in supporting the Business Development and Engagement Group in implementation of business projects.Key Responsibilities IncludeProvide executive and administrative support to the Chief Engagement Officer, including managing the diary of the Chief Engagement Officer and providing timely reminders for imminent tasks or meetings, submissions and papers; Undertake general office administration duties including minutes of meetings, preparing reports, memos, letters and documentation;Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of project plans and schedules at the direction of the Chief Engagement Officer;Working conscientiously as an individual and as a member of a team to achieve agreed project outcomes;Contributing towards the effective management of the business unit's resources and information in accordance with QRIDA's governance and policy frameworks, including but not limited to risk management, work health and safety, and records management. Working at QRIDA Joining our passionate team means an opportunity to learn, further your career, have your ideas heard and make a difference for rural and regional Australians every day.Our team enjoys flexible working arrangements, employee assistance and benefits programs, rewarding training opportunities, and a healthy balance between work and life commitments.QRIDA is a small organisation of just over two hundred employees. We value diversity in our community and work hard to foster an environment of inclusivity and trust. Our Role and Purpose The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) is a specialist provider of government financial and advisory support to rural and regional Queensland.As a statutory body of the Queensland Government we have been helping primary producers and industry recover from natural disaster, improve sustainability and profitability, make a start in business, and overcome difficult conditions, for almost 30 years.As the Queensland Government's experts in rural finance, we also administer the State Government's Farm Business Debt Mediation program, the Farm Debt Reconstruction Office, conduct a biennial Rural Debt Survey, undertake research and provide advice to the Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities.QRIDA is empowered under the Rural and Regional Adjustment Act 1994 to deliver additional programs and services across a range of industry sectors and to local, state and territory governments throughout Australia and for the Australian Government.We're committed to do more to be a proactive, responsible and reliable provider of financial management services and assistance to create sustainable rural communities.To see what we are working on now visit our website at www.qrida.qld.gov.au .Occupational group Administration