The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is an independent statutory office established to protect the rights and interests of adults with impaired decision-making capacity, and children and young people in the child protection system and other visitable sites. Join us as we protect, support, advocate, educate and empower, to build a Queensland where our most vulnerable community members can live with dignity. Please visit the OPG website to learn more.

• Permanent flexible full-time
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• CBD location, close to public transport

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Executive Assistant to the Deputy Public Guardian you will provide confidential and responsive executive support to a senior executive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will be a creative thinker and problem-solver who is passionate about the work of OPG, and use your exceptional skills to maximise time, effectiveness and productivity for the Deputy Public Guardian. You will be a creative thinker and problem-solver who is passionate about the work of OPG, and use your exceptional skills to maximise time, effectiveness and productivity for the Deputy Public Guardian.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive support to the Deputy Public Guardian and assist other OPG senior executives on an ad hoc basis;
• Work autonomously and as part of a team to organise, prioritise and coordinate tasks to meet changing deadlines in a dynamic and fast paced environment;
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism and integrity in all interactions;
• Use strong written communication skills to draft a range of routine communications including briefing notes, correspondence and internal documents;
• Ensure workflows to and from the executive office is coordinated and recorded in a timely manner and with a high level of accuracy, using the departmental records management system (eDocs);
• Confidently contribute to continuous improvement processes and new ways of working that support the OPG executive office to maximise its performance
• Demonstrate tact and discretion when dealing with issues of a confidential and sensitive nature;
• Contribute to a positive, future focused OPG culture underpinned by a commitment to Queensland public service values, inclusion and diversity; and
• Demonstrate cultural capability and a commitment to OPG’s program of work to reframe the relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

A position description is attached.