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Principal Executive Officer

Queensland Government
Brisbane Full-day Full-time

Description:

Operating within Strategic Policy and Legislation the Principal Executive Officer provides high level executive support to the Assistant Director-General Strategic Policy and Legislation and the division’s senior management team in relation to strategic, operational and corporate governance issues, and Ministerial, Cabinet, Parliament, Executive Council matters and related processes.

We are DoJ

Our purpose : Through enabling a fair and just society we make a positive difference to the lives of Queenslanders through the important and challenging work we do.

About The Role

The Office of the Assistant Director-General (OADG), Strategic Policy and Legislation (SPL) performs a dual role to support the Assistant Director-General SPL and the provision of timely administrative support to the branch. The team provides a coordination, advisory and facilitation role in liaison with the individual SPL teams to enable the branch to achieve its objectives and purpose. The OADG is a fast paced, professional office, requiring our staff to have strong organisational and time management skills.

By working with us, you will be part of a team that has a crucial role to provide executive and business support to the Assistant Director-General and support the delivery of services by the Strategic Policy and Legislation Division through consultation and development of corporate relationships across the department to achieve strategic solutions. You will achieve this through providing advice, problem solving, analysis and strategic thinking.

Additionally, you will support the administrative processes associated with the proactive release of Cabinet Submissions to meet timeframes stipulated by the Department of Premier and Cabinet's proactive release policy. To be successful, you will proactively identify opportunities for business improvement and support in corporate governance, and correspondence.

What You Will Bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

  • a general understanding of Cabinet, Cabinet Committee and proactive release processes
  • to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adjusts priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
  • to establish and maintain working relationships with team and internal and external stakeholders
  • to contribute to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion that enriches our culture of respect and inclusion
  • to communicate effectively with First Nations people through applying culturally safe, sensitive and supportive language


Join Us

Join a highly regarded government department making a meaningful and positive difference for many Queenslanders. Our work is significant and fulfilling.

In addition to great work, you will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

  • Flexible and remote working arrangements
  • Strategic and interesting work
  • A highly supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion while contributing to team success
  • A collaborative and supportive team


Make it happen

After reading the application information package and the role description, apply for a new challenge that makes a difference in your community.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/631880/25

Closing Date: Friday, 2nd May 2025

Occupational group Administration
13 Apr 2025;   from: linkedin.com

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