Executive Support Officer

The Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games is committed to supporting Queensland’s participation and success in sport and active recreation, and making more Queenslanders more active, more often. We’re also working to ensure that every part of Queensland benefits from the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our Office of Racing is responsible for the oversight of Racing Queensland, and the Queensland legislation that enables the operation of the racing industry in Queensland.

By joining the Queensland public sector, you will contribute to better outcomes for Queenslanders by implementing the policies, priorities, services or programs of the elected government. Our team - Partnerships, Strategy and DevelopmentOur ContributionDrive collaboration and create the strategic focus and direction for the Queensland Government and active industry by ensuring strategy, partnerships, programs and services, supported by robust portfolio management encourage and support Queenslanders to pursue a healthy and active lifestyle. Our FocusStrengthen the active industry to expand and enhance its capability to deliver quality,inclusive and contemporary participation experiences that meet the needs of Queenslanders.

Your opportunityAs the Executive Support Officer you provide support to the Executive Director, Partnerships, Strategy and Development through confidential executive, administrative and secretarial services. You also provide business support to the Partnerships, Strategy and Development team. In This Role You Will Co-ordinate the Executive Director's electronic diary and monitor email correspondence then prioritise action items to ensure effective management of their time and agenda. Develop, implement and maintain effective administrative processes to enhance the quality assurance of tasks. Identify anomalies and provide recommendations to maintain the level of accuracy in data and information within finance, reporting and business systems.

Obtain relevant advice and apply business policies, procedures and governance standards to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of responses and resolutions. Build and sustain positive relationships with team members, stakeholders and internal and external clients through consultation and liaison to enable the effective delivery of business support and services. Provide business support to the wider team through research and compilation of information that contribute to work priorities and team objectives. Undertake special projects of a complex, sensitive and continuous nature as assigned by the Executive Director.

Provide support, advice and training in administrative activities and undertake general administrative tasks as required. Contribute to a workplace culture based on values and behaviours, ensuring a positive work environment that is safe, healthy, diverse, respectful and inclusive. What we are looking forAppointments to the public sector are based on who is best suited for the role. You will be assessed on your eligibility and suitability for employment, as well as the diversity of lived experience you bring to the role, team and department. Eligibility assessmentTo be eligible for employment to this role you must possess:

Citizenship/Visa RequirementsYou must be an Australian citizen, have permanent residency status or a visa permitting you to work in Australia. If you are not an Australian citizen you will need to provide evidence of your residency status or visa, with your right to work (including any conditions / restrictions). You are required to notify the department if your right to work in Australia ceases. Mandatory CredentialsThere are no mandatory credentials required for this role. Applications to remain current for 12 months. Occupational group Administration