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Form of workExciting New Role- Temporary, Full-time, Herston | Provide high level administrative, project and investigations support to the Investigation Team
The role
The incumbent in this role is responsible for upholding designated service quality standards and health and safety protocols, ensuring adherence to both Public Sector and Queensland Health's core values. They will provide comprehensive executive and administrative support to the Director and Team, managing tasks such as correspondence handling, diary management, meeting coordination, and report preparation.
Additionally, they will devise and implement systems to enhance administrative processes, oversee small projects, conduct preliminary assessments, and foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Working closely with the team, they will contribute to the development and implementation of innovative procedures to align with strategic, operational, legislative, and regulatory requirements, while meeting performance expectations and complying with directives from higher-ranking officers.
The successful person
To excel in this position, you should highlight proven proficiency in delivering advanced executive administrative assistance to senior leadership, coupled with adeptness in utilizing Microsoft Office tools. This includes crafting text templates, generating charts and pivot tables, and crafting presentations, along with conducting basic data analyses. Additionally, you should demonstrate adeptness in providing top-tier administrative support, contributing to projects, conducting initial case and risk evaluations, and preparing various documents such as briefings, ministerial correspondence, and reports.
Furthermore, you should exhibit the capacity to prioritize tasks effectively, manage projects to completion, operate efficiently under pressure with minimal oversight, and meet established deadlines. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities are crucial, encompassing effective verbal communication, negotiation, and consultation skills, especially in fostering productive relationships with diverse external and internal stakeholders.
About us
The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.
Under the leadership of the Deputy Director General, QPHaSS brings together key system support functions and the surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases and public health risks in Queensland – Leading the state-wide planning and coordination of programs and services to prevent or control, health-related diseases, hazards and harmful practices and enhance protective health factors to promote the overall health and wellbeing of Queenslanders. A scope of service that covers the whole State across four key pillars; Pathology Queensland; Biomedical Technology Services, Forensic and Scientific Services and Public Health.
Benefits
• A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity:
• Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.
