Executive Support Officer

**Job no**: 501715
**Work type**: Permanent
**Location**: Newstead
**Categories**: All other

Mater is looking for an Executive Support Officer to join the team. Supporting our Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, this is a full-time and permanent role based at Mater Newstead.

**Salary range: Commensurate with experience** plus 11.5% superannuation and **access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900** + **access to many staff benefits

**What you'll be doing**

The Executive Support Officer to the CFO will play a critical role in supporting the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer in managing the overall financial operations of a large organisation. This position will possess excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. The ESO will be responsible for providing administrative and strategic support, acting as a liaison between the CFO and internal/external stakeholders.

You will achieve this by:

- Providing support to the Deputy CFO, including coordination with the Health department, beyond the finance department.
- Assist the CFO in managing relationships with stakeholders such as the Board and Funders.
- Offer project support for major finance projects. This will involve coordinating two Steering Committees, creating presentations and reports, and coordinating with external stakeholders and other departments.

**About you**

You will have a minimum of 5 years of experience as an executive assistant, preferably supporting senior executives in a corporate environment.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and financial software.
- Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial and business information.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and communication.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to anticipate needs and solve problems independently.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative and able to work effectively across departments.

**Why join us?**

Mater is Queensland's largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that's because we employ exceptional people. **#MAKEYOURMATERMOVE**
- Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
- Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
- Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
- Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- Access to on-site, discounted parking
- Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
- Access to gym, pool and end of trip facilities within our new purpose-built corporate office in Newstead

For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
- For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our _Reconciliation webpage_. _

**Advertised**: 04 Oct 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 20 Oct 2024 E. Australia Standard Time