Executive Assistant to the Deputy Public Guardian

4 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time

As the Executive Assistant to the Deputy Public Guardian you will provide confidential and responsive executive support to a senior executive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will be a creative thinker and problem-solver who is passionate about the work of OPG, and use your exceptional skills to maximise time, effectiveness and productivity for the Deputy Public Guardian.

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is an independent statutory office established to protect the rights and interests of adults with impaired decisionmaking capacity and children and young people in the child protection system and other visitable sites.

Join us as we protect, support, advocate, educate and empower, to build a Queensland where our most vulnerable community members can live with dignity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive executive support to the Deputy Public Guardian and assist other OPG senior executives on an ad hoc basis.
  • Work autonomously and as part of a team to organise, prioritise and coordinate tasks to meet changing deadlines in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
  • Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism and integrity in all interactions.
  • Use strong written communication skills to draft a range of routine communications including briefing notes, correspondence and internal documents.
  • Ensure workflows to and from the executive office is coordinated and recorded in a timely manner and with a high level of accuracy, using the departmental records management system.
  • Confidently contribute to continuous improvement processes and new ways of working that support the OPG executive office to maximise its performance.
  • Demonstrate tact and discretion when dealing with issues of a confidential and sensitive nature.
  • Contribute to a positive, future focused OPG culture underpinned by a commitment to Queensland public service values, inclusion and diversity; and
  • Demonstrate cultural capability and a commitment to OPG's program of work to reframe the relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/656600/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 09 September 2025

Occupational group Administration
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