Executive Assistant / Council Support Officer

• $76,825 to $86,652
• Ongoing, full-time
• Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)

• Reference number: 24059
• Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
• Remuneration: $90,916 to $102,545 pa (HEW5) (inclusive of $76,825 to $86,652 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Executive Assistant / Council Support Officer to join Governance and Performance, Administrative Division.

The Council Support Officer/Executive Assistance provides executive support to the Director, G&P and supports the work of the Director in relation to aspects of Council business. The position works collaboratively with key stakeholders and other staff to deliver exceptional service and support.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a ‘real world’ focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

Governance and Performance (G&P) is responsible for a range of administrative functions and provides committee services to Council and university-level committees in support of decision-making. G&P provides support to other governance and compliance activities, including right to information and privacy, records management, and the development and review of university policies. The Department administers the University’s integrated planning process and enterprise risk management, reports on corporate performance (key performance indicators), and manages institutional rankings. G&P provides guidance on quality activities as they relate to the national regulator (the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency), including managing compliance with mandated higher education standards..

What you need to succeed

Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to completion of an associate diploma with at least two (2) years subsequent relevant work experience.

Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to provide confidential executive support, and proven ability to collaborate and communicate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels in a professional manner.

Demonstrated digital literacy skills including ability to effectively work with Microsoft suite of products, as well as corporate systems and other information sources to extract and interpret data.

Demonstrated ability to use initiative to solve problems, critically evaluate current systems and contribute to ongoing improvements in the provision of client-focused service to support a wide range of stakeholders

Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to draft memoranda, meeting agendas and minutes, correspondence, submissions and sensitive documents with a high degree of accuracy within a confidential environment.

High-level ability to work independently and as part of a team, to respond quickly and effectively to new demands and unexpected challenges at short notice, and to work under pressure with minimal supervision to meet deadlines and goals.

Life at QUT

We’re committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation.
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
• Leave loading of 17.5%.
• Purchased Leave Scheme – up to 8 extra weeks.
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
• We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths.
• Explore more benefits of life at QUT .

In support of our

Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy

, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career. 

We believe in creating safe spaces for inclusivity to flourish and we know that diversity is our strength –

see our commitment

. If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you.  

Job opens: 05-Feb-2024

Applications Close: 19-Feb-2024 at 11.30pm

Find out more and apply by clicking Apply or the link below.

View the job details at: https://qut.nga.net.au/?jati=451E22D8-C599-B126-4E18-DA771DC82C9F

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