Queensland Government Executive Assistant jobs

AO classifications, Smart Jobs instructions and large health and regional markets.

Written and reviewed by Kristy McLeodLast reviewed 24 September 2026Report a correction

How the system works

Read the employment framework before the vacancy.

Queensland vacancies commonly use AO classifications for administrative streams, but health services, schools, statutory bodies and other streams may differ. The role description and ‘how to apply’ section determine the evidence and format—there is no safe universal template.

Application method

Build the submission the panel asked for.

Treat the role description’s success profile and application instructions as authoritative.
Many roles request a short statement or response explaining how your experience makes you suitable; observe the page limit.
Use outcome-led examples that demonstrate the required capabilities, not a list of calendar tasks.
Check location, temporary end date, talent-pool language and mandatory screening before investing in the application.

Executive-office reality

What the title may hide

Brisbane has central-department and statutory-body demand; hospital and health services, education and regional agencies create a wider state market. Ministerial and director-general offices have different cadence and sensitivities from operational executives.

Search vocabulary

Use more than “Executive Assistant”.

Executive AssistantSenior Executive AssistantExecutive Support OfficerExecutive Services OfficerCorrespondence and Briefing OfficerOffice of the Director-General Coordinator

Review “Executive Officer” results by duties: the title may describe policy, program or secretariat work rather than direct executive support.

Markets to monitor

Central Brisbane departments

Hospital and health services

Education and schools

Justice and corrective services

Infrastructure and economic development

Commissions and statutory authorities

Conditions and traps

Verify before you apply

AO classification or relevant employment stream
Temporary, permanent or talent-pool basis
Blue Card, criminal-history or health screening
Brisbane versus regional location
Ministerial, board or operational coverage requirements

Assessment preparation

Evidence the panel may probe

A short practical task or written exercise
Prioritising briefs, diary demands and urgent stakeholders
Evidence of Queensland public-sector values
Records, confidentiality and procedural fairness

Government employers in our tracking set

These are historical hiring signals, not current-vacancy claims. Fully researched employer profiles are labelled separately in the directory.

Queensland Department of Education Queensland Corrective Services Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission Queensland Office of the Information Commissioner Queensland Office of the Public Guardian Queensland Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support Economic Development Queensland Queensland Building and Construction Commission Brisbane City Council

Official source library

Smart JobsOfficial Queensland Government vacancy portal.Queensland Government job application guidanceOfficial application and preparation guidance.Queensland public service employmentEmployment directives, policy and workforce guidance.

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