The role
Reporting to the Chief Legal Counsel you will be responsible for leading the administrative and business functions of the Legal Branch, including paralegal services.
The successful person

You will have demonstrated:

• Experience in effectively managing and prioritising an executive administration team (or similarly high-level team), functions and associated activities including the ability to initiate, determine and manage work priorities within mandated and tight deadlines.
• High-level problem solving and management skills in resolving challenges and implementing improved work practices.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated capacity to liaise with all levels of staff and with a range of stakeholders in a sensitive and confidential manner.
• Proven ability to utilise a high degree of initiative, decision making skills and negotiation skills.
• Reliability in operating independently, with minimal guidance and direction.
• Previous experience leading and developing a positive culture within the team which encourages and recognises high performance, builds capabilities and supports staff to maximise their potential, health and wellbeing.

About us
Queensland Health (the Department) is responsible for the overall strategic leadership and direction of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department is about making a difference.
Legal Branch forms part of the Corporate Services Division within the Department. The Department's Legal Branch is responsible for providing legal services to the Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for Women, the office of Director-General and Deputy Directors-General and other Departmental offices and business units. We are an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace, and we take pride in our culture.
The Office Manager is an integral part of Legal Branch, leading the administrative and business functions of the Legal Branch.
Benefits

• A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity:

• A short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and core competencies for this role.
• Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.