Are you interested in a role that provides high-level support across the Ministerial and Executive Services Unit and Office of the Director General to deliver quality outcomes as an Executive Services Officer? You would be required to provide a high quality confidential administrative support service, in addition to financial and HR tasks.

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About The Department

The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About The Role

Provide high-quality confidential administrative support, including maintaining a high level of accuracy in all administrative duties that support the activities of MESU and the Office of the Director-General.
Monitor business unit expenses including reconciliation of corporate card statements, payroll and cab charge reports, invoice requests, journal vouchers, stationery requests and prepare accurate and timely financial reports.
Analyse and report on financial data to identify options to assist the Director and Executive Director.
Assist with the processes for the recruitment, selection and induction of branch staff, including assisting and organising recruitment and selection panels.
Assist with the monitoring of incoming telephone calls for the Director-General from all clients, including officers of the department, other government departments, external stakeholders and members of the public.
Process Ministerial and Director-General correspondence using the department's electronic document and records management system (Content Manager) providing a service that meets or exceeds agreed minimum standards.


Interested? To Apply:

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
Attach a 2-page written response outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the role.


We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.  Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

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