Estimates Briefing Officer

The role Reporting to the Manager, System Support Services, Office of the Director-General you will be responsible for assisting in the development of a comprehensive briefing package to support the Director-General and the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services for the annual estimates process. This includes providing professional and timely advice and assistance to senior staff on matters relating to the annual estimates process, proactively managing the coordination of briefings and other documents to support the annual Estimates process.
Additionally, you will support the coordination of secretariat services for meetings and other forums established to support senior executive officers, the Director-General and the Minister.
The successful personTo be successful in the role, you will demonstrate high level organisational skills evidenced by experience in providing project and/or administration support. You will have knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, the public health system. You can establish priorities, act proactively and manage a diverse range of activities to ensure deadlines are met in an environment with tight timeframes. You will possess attention to detail and have experience in the preparation and review of briefing materials to ensure that documentation is of a high quality and complies with relevant procedural requirements.
In addition to this, you will demonstrate high level communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to liaise effectively with a broad cross-section of staff across the Queensland Health system.
About usThe Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.
The Office of the Director-General is responsible for supporting the Director-General to coordinate the activities of the Department of Health at the highest level and ensure coordinated, comprehensive and accurate advice is available to the Director-General and Minister in relation to a range of executive government functions.
Benefits

• A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.