Executive Support Officer (Identified)

Position Title:    Executive Support Officer (Identified)

Location:             Herston

Salary Range:     $90,832 – $100,071 per annum

About the role

Permanent full time opportunity to provide high quality, effective, efficient, professional, and confidential administrative support to the Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Metro North Mental Health.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health’s values:

• On behalf of the Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and within level of authority, liaise, facilitate, direct, negotiate and request information, responses and/or seek resolutions from members of the MNMH Executive Leadership Team and other Metro North Health staff as required, to support the efficient communication and co-ordination / achievement of required outcomes.

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, including diary and email support and co-ordination of relevant briefing material for meetings.

• Use effective communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders, developing and maintaining positive, collaborative working relationships while managing expectations.

• Assist with the recruitment of staff managed by the Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health.

• Co-ordinate the efficient functioning of all meetings as required including preparation, co-ordination and distribution of agendas, minutes and information for meetings, committees etc.  In addition, organising venues, catering, equipment, taking minutes of meetings and following up actions arising from meetings as necessary.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas

• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases

• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it’s so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Enquiries:    Penny Dale, (07) 3646 1104

Job Ad Reference:    MH608707

Application Details:    https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MH608707

Closing Date:    31-DEC-2024

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