Description:
Are you a proactive and organised professional ready to take the next step in your career?Join the Office of the Deputy Director General, Digital Innovation, as an Executive Assistant, providing high-level support within a portfolio driving digital transformation across the department.
This is a temporary 12-month, full-time opportunity with the possibility of extension, within an organisation that embraces flexible working arrangements and offers a supportive and collegiate work environment.
About The Department
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining anorganisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us .
Your Role
As the Executive Assistant, you will provide confidential, high‑level support to the Deputy Director‑General, Digital Innovation, enabling the effective delivery of divisional priorities.
You will operate in a fast‑paced, newly established division within the Department of Education, managing complex workflows, coordinating communications, and supporting a dynamic leadership team to drive digital innovation across the organisation.
Your Responsibilities
As the Executive Assistant, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinate the Deputy Director‑General's diary, meetings, travel and daily workflow to ensure efficient and timely operations.
- Prepare, review and quality‑assure correspondence, meeting papers, agendas, minutes and briefing materials.
- Maintain effective administrative, financial and compliance processes in line with departmental requirements.
- Liaise with departmental staff, government agencies and external stakeholders on behalf of the Deputy Director‑General.
- Provide high‑level secretariat support, including managing action items and meeting documentation.
- Support short‑term research tasks, projects and priorities as required.
- Contribute to an environment of continuous improvement and high‑quality service delivery.
We're looking for an Executive Assistant who is proactive, adaptable and committed to delivering high‑quality support in a fast‑paced, collaborative team.
We will assess your application on your experience, potential for growth and the personal qualities you bring to our workplace.
In This Role, We're Seeking Someone Who Can
- Apply sound decision‑making and proactively solve problems with minimal direction.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and external partners.
- Demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
- Exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with professionalism.
- Work effectively as part of a high‑performing team, supporting shared goals and contributing to a positive workplace culture.
- Learn quickly, embrace new systems or processes and seek opportunities to streamline and improve the way we work.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
- Please note: A probationary period of 3 months will apply to the successful candidate, in accordance with departmental policies.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Occupational group Administration
5 Feb 2026;
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