Senior Executive Support Officer

at  Queensland Health

The role The Senior Executive Support Officer is responsible for providing comprehensive efficient, effective, ethical and confidential executive administrative and business support for a high profile, dynamic and fast paced Executive Director. The role is the first point of contact for various stakeholders across the organisation, Queensland Health and other external stakeholders
The role is responsible for proactive management and organisation of branch executive’s office and ensuring comprehensive administrative support in a manner that is compliant with Queensland Health’s administrative policies and standards

Are you right for this role?The essential requirements for this role are:

• Demonstrated ability to support the administrative functioning of the office of a senior executive or senior executive group.
• Advanced skills in a range of systems, including office packages (e.g. Word/Excel) and email systems.
• High level written communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise with a wide variety of clientele, such as senior executives, managers and members of the public on a range of sensitive issues.
• Knowledge of or ability to acquire knowledge and commitment to Queensland Health’s core values of caring for people, leadership, respect and integrity.
• Ability to work under minimal direction and to manage competing priorities in order to meet deadlines.
• Previous executive support to senior management will be highly regarded.
• Experience working within either the Government or Health sectors will be highly regarded.

About eHealth Queensland: eHealth Queensland is one of the largest Information Communication Technology operations in the state. It is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of information systems and technologies so that Queensland Health employees and health providers have access to information that supports the delivery of health care.
Benefits of working with eHealth Queensland: By joining eHealth Queensland, you will work within a fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment where every employee plays a critical role in our ongoing success.

• Demonstrated ability to support the administrative functioning of the office of a senior executive or senior executive group.
• Advanced skills in a range of systems, including office packages (e.g. Word/Excel) and email systems.
• High level written communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise with a wide variety of clientele, such as senior executives, managers and members of the public on a range of sensitive issues.
• Knowledge of or ability to acquire knowledge and commitment to Queensland Health’s core values of caring for people, leadership, respect and integrity.
• Ability to work under minimal direction and to manage competing priorities in order to meet deadlines.
• Previous executive support to senior management will be highly regarded.
• Experience working within either the Government or Health sectors will be highly regarded