Executive Support Officer

About the role

Alchemy Recruitment is partnering with a State Government client to recruit an Executive Support Officer on a contract basis in Brisbane CBD. The role provides confidential, high-level executive support to a Senior Director, working full-time, 8 hours a day, on site.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the diary and inbox, prioritise actions and keep follow-up systems up to date
• Coordinate meetings, including agendas, minutes and action follow-up
• Track correspondence and screen incoming calls
• Book statewide travel and reconcile the corporate credit card
• Coordinate recruitment activity, including interviews and paperwork

Required profile

• Preferred: executive-level administrative support experience, ideally in a government environment
• Ability to work autonomously, solve problems and recommend solutions
• Strong planning and organisational skills across competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills and discretion handling confidential matters
• Preferred qualifications: Certificate IV or Diploma in Business Administration or similar, highly regarded Australian work rights, willingness to undergo a criminal history check

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Quick uptake of new systems

What we offer

• Pay rate of $69.95 per hour plus superannuation
• Contract from 23 November 2026 to 28 February 2027 with extension potential