Executive Officer opportunity based in Launceston - 12 month contractYour recent company Hays is partnering with a large and well-established Tasmanian educational organisation to recruit an experienced Executive Officer.
This organisation is focused on supporting its people and delivering positive outcomes across Tasmania.
The role sits within a busy People and Wellbeing division and will work closely with senior leaders across the organisation.Your new role Based in Launceston, this is a 12-month contract opportunity providing high-level strategic, operational and executive support to the CPO and strategic team.
You'll act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership and help keep the division's priorities, communication and day-to-day operations on track.Your responsibilities will include:Providing strategic and operational advice across the divisionPreparing executive reports, presentations, briefings and communicationsCoordinating priorities, commitments, information flow and diary requirementsMonitoring programs, projects and key initiativesSupporting financial planning, budgeting, monitoring and reportingCoordinating team events, leadership planning days and staff activitiesManaging competing deadlines and ensuring key requirements are metIdentifying practical ways to improve processes and divisional operationsBuilding strong working relationships with internal teams and external partnersThe position operates in a confidential and complex environment, so sound judgement,



discretion and the ability to stay across multiple priorities will be important.What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you'll have experience providing high-level executive, operational or advisory support within a large and complex organisation.You'll also bring:Strong judgement, tact and discretionExperience supporting senior executives or leadership teamsThe ability to work independently and manage competing prioritiesStrong writing skills, including preparing briefings, reports and presentationsExperience supporting budgets, projects and operational planningConfidence building relationships across different teams and levelsStrong Microsoft Office and general digital capabilityA practical approach to improving systems and ways of workingA calm and organised style when working under pressureYou'll be someone who takes initiative, communicates clearly and enjoys helping a busy division operate effectively.What you'll get in return You'll receive:Attractive salary packageA Launceston-based opportunity with on-site parkingExposure to senior leadership and organisation-wide prioritiesA varied role combining executive support, operations, projects and planningThe chance to contribute to practical improvements across a People and Wellbeing functionWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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📌 Executive Officer (Launceston)
🏢 Hays
📍 Launceston