"Executive Assistant to the Director"

• $81,105 to $91,478
• Fixed-term, full-time
• Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• Reference number: 26159
• Term: Fixed-term, full-time basis until 18 February 2028
• Remuneration: $95,981 to $108,257 pa (HEW5) (inclusive of $81,105 to $91,478 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading).
• Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Executive Assistant to the Director to join School of Education, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice.

The Executive Assistant provides high level administrative support to the Centre Director. The position works collaboratively with key stakeholders and other Centre staff to deliver exceptional service and support. The Executive Assistant displays strong organisational skills in supporting the Director with time management, diary management, travel organisation and correspondence. Confidentiality, discretion and consistent sound judgement are critical attributes for this role. The Digital Child Executive Assistant will contribute to the Centre’s Professional Support team. As a communication representative to the Centre Director and to the Centre, the appointee will reflect a professional and welcoming approach to staff, students, external partners, and visitors. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organisational skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. The appointee must be able to work in a team and have previous experience in an administrative role.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child is headquartered in the Education Precinct at QUT’s Kelvin Grove Campus in Brisbane and is connected to the Faculty of Creative Industry, Education, and Social Justice and the Faculty of Science. Funded through a $34.9M grant and an additional $32.2M in cash and in-kind contributions from the Centre’s national and international partners, the Centre will deliver and disseminate evidence-based research for Australian children to be healthy, educated and connected in a digital world. A world first, the Centre will focus on children from birth to eight years of age with a detailed seven-year research program, including a longitudinal family cohort study with 3000 families. Outcomes will include recommendations for policy-makers and curriculum development to enable child- directed digital learning, participation and enjoyment; guidelines and resources for parents, educators and communities about safe and effective digital practices; technological innovations that support children’s digital engagement; professional development programs for those working with children; and build research capacity with high- quality graduates and early career researchers.

What you need to succeed

1. Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to completion of an associate diploma in conjunction with relevant experience, preferably within a university research setting.
2. Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to provide confidential executive support and proven ability to collaborate and communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in a professional manner.
3. Demonstrated digital literacy skills including ability to effectively work with Microsoft suite of products as well as corporate systems and other information sources to extract and interpret data.
4. Demonstrated ability to use initiative to solve problems, manage priorities to meet deadlines, and work productively within a team to support a wide range of stakeholders internally, nationally and internationally.
5. Demonstrated high level written communication skills including the ability to draft memoranda, meeting agendas and minutes, correspondence, submissions and emails with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
6. High level ability to manage time and tasks effectively including prioritising work, meeting deadlines and balancing competing demands as well as the ability to embrace change and respond to unexpected challenges at short notice.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees. 

Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

Belong at QUT

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers. 

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

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Job opens: 26-Mar-2026

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