Executive Assistant , Legal Aid

About Legal Aid Queensland
Legal Aid Queensland's (LAQ) vision is to be a leader in a fair justice system where people are able to understand and protect their legal rights. Our purpose is to provide quality, cost effective legal services to financially disadvantaged people throughout Queensland.

About the team
The Grants Division (Brisbane and regional offices) administers funding for legal services in line with federal and state government funding priorities. The Division processes more than 44,000 new legal aid applications each year and manages ongoing files to finalisation.

This role is ideally suited to an EA / business support officer with experience in supporting a busy director with multiple reports across the State.

What you will do

• Provide proficient, confidential executive support the Director, working under limited supervision.
• Act as the first point of contact for the Director including managing enquiries, coordinating schedules and arranging meetings.
• Coordinate incoming correspondence, complaints and other due tray items.
• Manage and resolve enquiries received from internal and external stakeholders.
• Organise divisional meetings including preparation of agendas, taking of minutes, collating and distributing meeting materials.
• Book and manage travel arrangements for the Director.

What are we looking for …

• Previous experience in co-ordinating and supporting functions for a busy Director. 
• Experience in providing full secretarial support for meetings.
• Experience in managing travel and financial transactions on behalf of others.   

What we can offer you

• 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
• 12.75% employer super contributions
• Generous salary packaging available of up to $30,000
• Study leave for approved work-related courses.

Interested?
Submit your resume and a covering letter that demonstrates what you bring to the role. 

For further information or to discuss if this job is the right one for you please contact Barbara Nicolaou on 07 3917 0958.