Australian Department of Social Services – Sydney NSW
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3mo ago , from Department of Social Services
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- Adelaide – Brisbane – Canberra – Darwin – Hobart – Melbourne – Newcastle – Perth – Sydney
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Position Description: The temporary employment register is open for candidates to register a general expression of interest for employment with the Department of Social Services (DSS) by completing an online application and uploading a current resume.
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The register will be utilised to access skilled candidates to fill roles at short notice across the department.
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The primary focus of Executive Assistants at all classifications is to provide high-level support by undertaking moderately complex administrative activities and tasks for Senior Executive staff such as:
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- management of the Executive's diary, phone, in-tray and email
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- preparation of routine correspondence, briefs and coordination papers
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- providing travel, accommodation and financial acquittal services
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- coordination of administrative tasks such as stationery orders, phone lists, property and accommodation related requests
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- continuous improvement of the Senior Executive's office performance through the use of productive and practical administration processes and systems
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- management of regular branch-wide internal reporting and meetings
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- assigning and collating briefs such as senate estimates briefs and coordinating document management via the Parliamentary Document Management System (PDMS)
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- providing secretariat duties for meetings
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- working collaboratively with other Executive Assistants/Executive Officers and the broader business area
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- ad-hoc tasks as required.
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- APS 4 - EL 1
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- Adelaide – Brisbane – Canberra – Darwin – Hobart – Melbourne – Newcastle – Perth – Sydney
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The Executive Assistant role is best suited to candidates who are customer focused, enjoy dealing with people, and are good at managing multiple tasks and solving problems.
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Eligibility / Additional Requirements: The submission of late applications must be approved by the contact officer.
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Type / Length of Vacancy: Temporary / Full time
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Contact Officer: SES Unit
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Contact Officer Phone: x
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Contact Officer Email: *******@dss.gov.au
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Application Closing Date: 30-Oct-2026
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Please review the job pack for the full position description.
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📌 Temporary Employment Register - Executive Assistants (New South Wales)
🏢 Australian Department of Social Services
📍 New South Wales
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