Executive Assistant
Clerk Grade 5/6
Temporary Full-time (up to 8 months, with potential to become ongoing)
Location: Hybrid working arrangements available
across Sydney CBD, Parramatta or Gosford, with office attendance
required 2–3 days per week.
Occasional travel to other offices may be
required.
Be Part of the Future of Fair Trading
NSW Fair Trading is working to ensure protected marketplaces for goods, services and homes in NSW.
At NSW Fair Trading, we've been on an exciting journey of transformation — re imagining how we deliver for the people and communities of NSW.
Through our recent organisational realignment, we've built a new operating model designed to put customers at the centre of everything we do, strengthen our regulatory impact, and enable our people to thrive.
We're creating a more modern, responsive and risk-based Fair Trading — one that understands the needs of people and businesses, embraces collaboration and innovation, and delivers better outcomes across the rental, strata, property and consumer markets we serve.
This next phase brings new and exciting opportunities to join us in shaping "the new way" — where you can help design smarter regulation, improve customer experiences, and make a real difference for the people of NSW.
If you're someone who:
- Thinks deeply about the needs of people and communities
- Is motivated by great outcomes, not just processes, and
- wants to be part of an organisation that's transforming how regulation works
...then there's a place for you in our future.
Join us as we build a Fair Trading that's fit for the future, one that's customer-centred, evidence-driven, and proudly focused on public value.
About the Role
NSW Fair Trading is seeking a capable and
motivated Executive Assistant to provide high-level executive and
administrative support within the Office of the Executive Director, Strategy,
Policy and Delivery Branch.Reporting directly to the Executive
Director,



you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the
office by delivering professional, timely and confidential executive support.
This is a temporary opportunity offering immediate impact, business continuity
and the chance to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
In this role, you will:
- Provide high-level executive and administrative support to the
Executive Director
- Manage complex executive diaries, correspondence and records
with discretion and sound judgement
- Prepare high-quality correspondence, agendas, minutes,
briefings and presentations for senior stakeholders
- Coordinate meetings, priorities and competing deadlines in a
quick-paced environment
- Quickly understand existing processes and implement practical
improvements to support efficient operations and effective handover
- Support informed decision-making through strong organisation,
analysis and attention to detail
About you
You are a proactive and adaptable
professional who can confidently step into a temporary role and operate with a
high level of autonomy.
You thrive in a team environment, learn quickly and are
comfortable working in a changing and flexible workplace.
You will bring:
- Demonstrated experience providing executive and administrative
support at a senior level
- Understanding of Government policies and procedures
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to
produce accurate and professional documentation under pressure
- Well-developed organisational and time-management skills, with




the ability to prioritise effectively
- Sound judgement, discretion and a professional approach to
handling sensitive information
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to delivering
high-quality outcomes
Salary Grade 5/6, with the base salary for this role starting
at $***** base plus superannuation
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Closing Date:
Wednesday 8th April, **** (at 9:59 am).
Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives
you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that
benefits people across NSW.
We are
focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and
regulatory reform.
Come join us and influence the future of our great state.
Belong in our diverse and inclusive
workplace
The
strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while
the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with
different backgrounds and perspectives.
You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement
here
.
We want you to bring your best self to this application process.
If you have any support or access needs that may
require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process
(including an alternate format of the application form) please contact ****** or ************.
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