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Senior Program Assistant

Queensland Government
Brisbane Full-day Full-time

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QLeave is seeking a Senior Program Assistant to join our Enterprise Program Planning Delivery Division, to provide high-level executive support, advice, and liaison to a Senior Program Officer.

If you’re passionate about supporting a broad range of projects to operational continuous improvement in a transformative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About QLeave

QLeave is a statutory authority administering portable long service leave schemes for workers in the building and construction, contract cleaning, and community services industries. With over $1.5 billion in funds under management, we ensure that Queensland's workers receive the benefits they've earned. Our commitment to strong governance, accountability, and service excellence underpins everything we do.

About The Role

As a Senior Program Assistant, you will provide professional advice, liaison, and executive assistance to a Senior Program Officer, to support the achievement of strategic projects across the organisation. You'll play a key role in managing communication, preparing high-quality documentation, and the coordination of project outcomes and deliverables.

Your Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Program Officer, you will:

  • Provide professional advice, liaison and executive assistance to support the achievement of the strategic and operational goals.
  • Prepare board and governance committee papers and memos on behalf of the Senior Program Officer.
  • Inform decision making by analysing current and historical information to brief the Senior Program Officer.
  • Proactively manage the Enterprise Program, Planning and Delivery Division schedule and coordination of workshops across the business.
  • Assist the Senior Program Officer with project work as required.
  • Establish strong partnerships with the Division and key stakeholders across the business.


For a complete overview of the responsibilities of this role, please refer to the role description.

What We're Looking For

QLeave appointments are based on selecting the eligible applicant best suited to the position. We will assess your application based on your experience, potential for development, and your personal qualities.

For This Role, We Will Consider How Well You

  • Provide executive and project support to a Senior Program Officer and their team.
  • Self-manage and take initiative.
  • Coordinate outcomes and deliverables of the operational and strategic plan.
  • Liaise with managers, executives, senior officers and ministerial staff to source data and information.
  • Prepare comprehensive and accurate documentation, correspondence, and presentations.
  • Respond to and manage the flow of correspondence and documentation within strict timeframes.
  • Understand QLeave's operational success factors and assess and provide recommendations in relation to these factors.


How To Apply

If you're passionate about providing executive and project support, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Application Must Include

  • A detailed resume outlining your qualifications, experience, and achievements.
  • A brief letter (1-2 pages) explaining your motivation for the role and how your skills align with the requirements.


For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Liv Donaldson at Liv.donaldson@QLeave.qld.gov.au.

QLeave values diversity and is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Adjustments to the recruitment process are available upon request to ensure all candidates can showcase their abilities.

Occupational group Project Management
4 Jul 2025;   from: linkedin.com

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