Who we are:

Economic Development Queensland (EDQ)is a Queensland Government agency that unlocks land and accelerates housing, planning and infrastructure delivery—creating livable places and enabling economic growth. Our work helps deliver safe, secure and affordable homes and supports thriving communities across the state.

Empowered by the Economic Development Act 2012, EDQ has unique planning and approval powers to help unblock complex projects and bring development-ready land to market. Our purpose is simple: help Queenslanders find a place to call home, create more jobs closer to home, and support livable communities that reflect Queensland’s way of life.

We work across government and with industry to attract investment, enable jobs and deliver projects that make a measurable difference for Queenslanders.

About the Role:

Working within EDQ’s Housing Supply and Delivery team, you will provide high-level executive administration and operational support to the Executive Director and senior leadership, helping ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of a busy and energetic function.

- Provide high-level, confidential executive support, including complex diary and inbox management, travel coordination and workload prioritisation.

- Manage executive communications and correspondence, including drafting, proofreading and quality assuring briefings, presentations and other written materials.

- Coordinate senior meetings, events and stakeholder engagements, managing scheduling, agendas, logistics and supporting documentation.

- Build strong relationships and act as a key liaison point for internal and external stakeholders across all levels of seniority.

- Manage records and information effectively, ensuring correspondence and documentation is accurately registered, tracked and maintained.

- Support finance, procurement and workforce administration,



including credit card reconciliations, purchase orders, invoices and other approvals.

About You:

Short sentence overview about the person who would be successful in the role:

You’re a highly organised, proactive and experienced Executive Assistant who can confidently manage competing executive priorities, exercise sound judgement and build effective relationships in a fast-moving environment.

Success in this role requires:

- Demonstrated experience managing executive priorities, competing demands and confidential information while delivering timely, high-quality support.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

- Exceptional organisation and attention to detail across correspondence, records, meetings and executive documentation.

- A proactive and adaptable approach, with the confidence to take initiative, exercise judgement and change gears as priorities evolve.

- An understanding of governance requirements and the importance of following relevant policies and procedures across finance, procurement, records and HR.

- A collaborative approach, with experience working alongside other EAs, executives and business support staff to achieve shared outcomes.

- Strong technology capability across Microsoft Office mandatory, with TRIM experience advantageous but not essential.

Why Choose EDQ:

If you’re motivated by purpose and impact, you’ll fit right in at EDQ. You will also be able to enjoy the following:

- Flexible and agile ways of working
- Generous leave and 12.75% superannuation
- Learning, development and career pathways
- Modern workplaces designed for collaboration
- Inclusive culture that values diversity and cultural capability

Access for you and your family to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities in your area at very low cost

Closing Date:

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📌 Executive Assistant (Queensland)
🏢 Economic Development Queensland
📍 Queensland