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 Senior Executive Assistant to the Public Guardian you will provide high level confidential and responsive executive support 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 Public Guardian whilst modelling a proactive and process-driven approach for other Executive Assistants within the Executive Office.

key responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive, high level executive and administrative support to the Public Guardian and assist other senior executives on an ad hoc basis.
• Operate autonomously using a high level of initiative to resolve complex issues that frequently requires the interpretation of information and adaptation of processes to deliver practical solutions.
• Mentor more junior executive support staff and provide on the job training, promoting a collaborative work environment.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism and integrity all interactions.
• Manage workflows to and from the executive office in a timely manner and prove to be an authoritative source of advice about departmental process, human resource, financial management and other relevant policies.
• Confidently contribute to continuous improvement processes and new ways of working that support the executive office to maximise its performance.
• Demonstrate tact and discretion when dealing with issues of a confidential and sensitive nature.
• Demonstrate cultural capability and a commitment to OPG’s program of work to reframe the relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Role model and contribute to a positive, future focussed OPG culture underpinned by commitment to Queensland Public Service values, inclusion and diversity.

next steps

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A position description is attached.