Your new Federal Government department plays a key role in delivering services and policy outcomes that support Australians. Due to restructures and staff movements, an opportunity has become available for an experienced APS4/5 Executive Assistant to join a high-performing team.
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Your new role
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As the Executive Assistant, you will provide high-level administrative and executive support to senior executives within a rapid-paced government environment. You will be responsible for managing competing priorities, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring the smooth operation of executive offices.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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- Managing complex calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements.
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- Coordinating ministerial, parliamentary, and executive correspondence.
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- Preparing meeting agendas, papers, and briefs.
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- Monitoring and managing email inboxes and action items.
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- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of executives.
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- Tracking deadlines and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
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- Providing general administrative support and contributing to team objectives.
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What you'll need to succeed
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To be successful in your new role, you will have previous experience in a similar role and in the Australian Public Service. You will also have:
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- Strong organisational and time management skills.
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
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- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
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APS4 candidates will demonstrate strong administrative capability and the confidence to work independently. APS5 candidates will bring experience supporting senior executives and managing more complex stakeholder engagement and coordination activities.
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To be considered for this role, you will need to be an Australian citizen and have a Government Security Clearance at the Baseline level or higher.
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What you'll get in return
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You will join a supportive team with career opportunities for your future. You will receive a potential extension, an attractive hourly rate or salary package, employee benefits, flexibility and on the job training and support.