Senior Executive Officer

We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Executive Officer to join our team to support the Office of the Deputy Director-General Water Resource Management. In this role, you will provide proactive and reliable executive support, ensuring the day to day needs of the office run efficiently and smoothly.

The Department

The Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers (DLGWV) previously known as the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water

(DRDMW) is at the forefront of driving sustainable growth across Queensland. Our mission is to manage water resources responsibly and empower councils to support

and grow Queensland communities. With over 700 dedicated professionals across Brisbane and regional offices, we work tirelessly to ensure that Queensland’s communities, businesses, and water resources thrive.

The Role

Join our team in providing essential support to the Office of the Deputy Director- General, Water Resource Management. In this role, you will coordinate and manage

requests from various business areas, working as an integral and collaborative member of a high-performing executive team. You will thrive in a dynamic and fast-

paced environment, tackling complex and evolving challenges.

• Coordination of time critical executive requests allocated to the Office of the DDG.
• Supports the Executive Manager on a range of human resources, finance reporting and projects.
• Operating as a dynamic and collaborative member of a high performing executive team.
• Advise the Executive Manager on records management and digital communication to enhance the functioning of the ODDG and WRM.
• Delivers business improvement projects as directed by the Principal Executive Officer.
• Uses their professional judgement when reviewing executive documents to ensure high quality.

About You

• There are no mandatory requirements for the role. Previous experience providing high level administrative support will be well regarded.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

The Benefits

• Training and development opportunities.
• Light filled, modern, energy efficient office in Brisbane’s CBD.
• State of the art ‘end of trip’ facilities.
• Surrounded by greenspace, lifestyle facilities and the Brisbane River.
• Restaurants and cafés at your doorstep with easy access to public transport.

We believe our workforce should represent the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal

peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and LGBTQ+ people.

How To Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter (1-2 page) demonstrating your suitability for the position

Job Ad Reference: QLD/614397/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 28 January 2025

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