Executive Assistant - Strategy, Governance & Corporate Services

About the role

Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) is looking for an Executive Assistant to support the Head of Strategy, Governance & Corporate Services and help coordinate the day-to-day operations of the team. The role sits within the Strategy, Governance & Corporate Services team and offers exposure to executive decision-making, governance, strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. It is a full-time position of 76 hours per fortnight, initially a 12-month contract with the option to extend, ideally based in Central Western Queensland.

Key responsibilities

• Manage calendars, meetings, events and travel, and act as the main point of contact for the Head of Strategy, Governance & Corporate Services
• Prepare reports, correspondence, presentations and briefing materials, and draft, proofread and refine documents following the organisation's style guide
• Coordinate agendas, minutes and action tracking, and follow up on key deliverables
• Support governance, planning and organisational improvement activities, and lead minor projects as directed
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and liaise with Executive Services, Executive Management and Senior Management
• Maintain efficient administrative systems, including file management, document formatting and expense and credit card reconciliation

Required profile

• Experience in executive, administrative or project support roles
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Strong written communication and document preparation skills
• Initiative, discretion and sound judgement
• Confidence working with a diverse range of stakeholders
• A continuous improvement mindset

Required skills

• Strong Microsoft Office skills and willingness to learn
• Calendar, travel and meeting coordination

What we offer

• Salary packaging benefits
• Flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities
• The chance to make a difference in regional and remote communities and to help develop new models of care

To apply, submit a resume and a cover letter by 5pm on 9 November 2026.