Executive Support Officer

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full time

The role
This role provides efficient, effective, ethical, confidential and professional executive support, coordinated information and credible advice to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), ensuring effective functioning of the Office of the CEO for Forensic Science Queensland.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Timely review, provision, tracking and distribution of high quality briefings, reports, formal government correspondence, meeting papers and other materials
- Manage arrangements over the full range of the CEO's responsibilities, including preparing itineraries, travel arrangements and financial, purchasing and administrative duties
- Develop, implement and optimise comprehensive systems of administrative, financial and HR management practices and procedures
- Provide high quality business advice and support on a range of financial, HR, IT, planning, reporting, and other administrative issues
- Prioritise and resolve problems arising from conflicting requests, and redirect and respond to matters on behalf of the CEO

The successful person
- Proven high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with integrity, tact, ethics and confidentiality, with ability to effectively influence and negotiate with all levels of staff
- Proven experience in effectively managing and prioritising the administrative functions and associated activities for Executive level staff
- Knowledge of, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, departmental, Ministerial, Cabinet, Parliament, Executive Council matters and related processes
- Personal resilience and adaptability

About us
Located at Coopers Plains, Brisbane, FSQ operates specialised Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry and Forensic Operations functions that provides forensic services and expert advice to the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and the Coroner's Court of Queensland.

Forensic Chemistry provides testing evidence examination and reporting, oil spill comparisons and illicit drug analysis. It also performs commercial testing for certain groups. Forensic Biology provides analytical and advisory services principally to the Queensland Police Service in the areas of evidence recovery, DNA analysis and result interpretation culminating in expert advice and evidence.

Please note that proposed legislative and structural changes may result in Forensic Science Queensland being moved to another agency within Queensland Public Sector. This process may result in either permanent or temporary appointment/s.

**Benefits**:

- A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
- Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements
- Diverse work culture
- Career training and development

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your suitability for this role.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



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