We are seeking an organised and proactive Executive Services Officer to support senior leaders within the Far North Queensland Region at the Department of Education.
In this role, you will provide high-quality executive, administrative and communication support, manage scheduling and correspondence, and coordinate meetings, travel and information flows.
This temporary full-time position (to 30 June 2026) is based in Cairns and plays a key role in ensuring smooth regional operations.
If you are detail-focused, confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, and skilled across Microsoft Office, we welcome your application.
About Us
The Department of Education in Cairns is seeking a motivated and professional Executive Services Officer to join the Far North Queensland Region on a temporary full-time basis until 30 June 2026. Based in Cairns, this role provides efficient, effective and confidential executive and administrative support to senior regional officers, contributing to the smooth operation of the regional office.
About the Role
In this position, you will manage diaries and appointments, greet visitors, assess enquiries, and coordinate meetings, minutes, room bookings and regional functions. You will organise travel and accommodation arrangements, produce high-quality documents, maintain accurate filing and record-keeping systems, and support the preparation of reports. The role also involves coordinating information flow across the office and liaising with staff, schools, government agencies, community organisations and external stakeholders.
The successful applicant will demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. High-level capability in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel is essential, along with sound communication skills and the professionalism to handle confidential information.
If you are eager to contribute to a high-performing regional team delivering services focused on equity and excellence for Queensland communities, we encourage you to apply.
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities.
Interested? To Apply
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
* Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.