Location:
Sydney
Classification:
APS 6 | Full-time | Non-ongoing (up to 12 months)
About the Role
Are you an organised and proactive qualified who thrives on supporting senior leaders?
We're looking for an experienced
Executive Assistant (APS 6)
to provide high-level administrative and executive support within a respected Commonwealth agency. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, can manage competing priorities with confidence, and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes.
As the right hand to a Senior Executive, you'll coordinate day-to-day operations, manage key relationships, and help ensure the smooth running of the executive office.
What You'll Do
Provide high-level executive support to a Senior Executive or leadership team
Manage complex diaries, appointments, travel and correspondence
Prepare and review meeting papers, agendas, briefings and reports
with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the executive
Draft and edit professional correspondence, presentations and documentation
Track priorities, follow up actions and maintain strong information flow
Support governance activities, meetings and committee coordination
Maintain accurate records and ensure administrative processes are efficient and compliant
About You
You're a trusted professional who can anticipate needs, stay two steps ahead, and make things happen. You bring a calm,



solutions-focused approach and can manage sensitive information with discretion and care.
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
Demonstrated experience providing executive or senior administrative support in a complex environment (APS experience highly regarded)
Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
High attention to detail, accuracy and professional presentation
Sound judgement, discretion and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using government or enterprise systems
Applicants must be
Australian citizens
Ability to obtain and maintain a
Baseline security clearance
This is a
non-ongoing APS 6
position for up to
12 months
Why You'll Love Working Here
You'll join a supportive and purpose-driven Commonwealth team that values collaboration, professionalism and integrity.
We offer:
A positive and inclusive workplace culture
Opportunities to work closely with senior leaders and gain exposure to strategic projects
Competitive APS 6 salary and benefits
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.
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📌 Executive Assistant (New South Wales)
🏢 Paxus
📍 New South Wales