Executive Assistant to The Executive Director

2 days ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland University of Technology Full time

$74,013 to $83,479
- Fixed-term, full-time
- Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)

**Who are we looking for?**

We are seeking a Executive Assistant to the Executive Director to join Marketing and Communication, Chancellery Division.

The Executive Assistant provides executive support to the Executive Director, Marketing and Communication. Executive support includes high level administration support, planning and advice, working collaboratively with key stakeholders and other staff. Confidentiality, discretion, and consistent sound judgement are critical attributes for this role. The position requires outstanding organisational skills supporting the Executive Director, Marketing and Communication with time management, diary management, updating and creating office administration processes, correspondence and general administration support.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

**Real world impact**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

**About the area**

The Marketing and Communication Department sits within the Chancellery Division and is responsible for:

- Building and protecting QUT’s brand and reputation
- Engaging and recruiting future students
- Ensuring communications from QUT are effective and of high professional standard.

As well as professional services provided to the university community, the Department is responsible for a variety of corporate communication functions and oversees relevant policies, protocols and governance arrangements..

**What you need to succeed**
- Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to completion of an associate diploma with at least two years subsequent relevant work experience.
- High level interpersonal skills with the ability to provide confidential executive support with proven ability to collaborate and communicate with a range of people at all levels both internally and externally, in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated digital literacy skills including the ability to effectively work with the Microsoft suite of products as well as corporate systems and other information sources to extract and interpret data.
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative to solve problems and work productively within a team with limited supervision to support a wide range of stakeholders internally, nationally and internationally.
- High level ability to manage time and tasks effectively including prioritising work, meeting deadlines and balancing competing demands as well as the ability to embrace change and respond to unexpected challenges at short notice.


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