Be a part of the First Nations Health Office with this permanent full-time opportunity based in Brisbane.
As the Senior Executive Support Officer, you will play a critical role in providing high-level support and advice to the Chief Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Officer.
Apply now.
The role Reporting to the Director, Office of the Chief Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Officer, your role will be responsible for providing confidential, executive, and secretarial support including the production of high-quality documents, enquiry screening, diary management, organizing itineraries, and bookings.
The successful person You will have demonstrated:
Proven ability and experience in effectively managing and prioritizing the administrative functions and associated activities for Executive staff including the ability to initiate, determine, and follow-up work priorities within mandated and tight deadlines.
A demonstrated understanding of historical and contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and subsequent health impacts.
Demonstrated ability to review, monitor, and manage correspondence requests ideally via the use of a record management system.
Effective in quality checking own and others' work accurately to ensure procedures are followed and a high level of quality is maintained.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, setting priorities and achieving results within tight deadlines in an environment of change.
About us The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland.
We are an organization that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organization and who will thrive in our workplace.
Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.
The First Nations Health Office (FNHO) acknowledges the Traditional and Cultural Custodians of the lands and waterways on which we work.
We pay our respects to Elders past, present and while recognizing the role of current and future leaders in shaping a better health system.
We value the contributions of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff within FNHO and their important contribution to our work.
We also acknowledge and value the contributions of our non-First Nations allies who walk beside us on our journey.
How to apply To apply for this opportunity:
A short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge, and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role.
Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance, and conduct within the previous two years.
It is preferable to include your current, immediate, or past supervisor.
Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).
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