Job Description
APS6 Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership | 6-month non-ongoing contract /n Your new company /n This high-profile Australian Government organisation plays an important role in delivering nationally significant work that supports informed decision-making, innovation and Australia’s long-term prosperity.
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced APS6 Executive Assistant to provide trusted, high-level support within the office of a senior executive. This is a prominent position suited to someone who operates with discretion, professionalism and sound judgement in a fast-paced environment. Your new role /n Working under limited direction, you will provide high-level executive and administrative support to ensure the effective day-to-day operation of a busy senior executive office. You will act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and help manage competing priorities, sensitive matters and complex scheduling requirements. /n Your responsibilities will include: /n /n
- Managing a complex executive calendar, appointments and meeting arrangements /n
- Ensuring the executive is appropriately briefed and has the required materials ahead of meetings /n
- Managing correspondence and communications across electronic and hard-copy formats /n
- Drafting responses and preparing less complex briefing materials /n
- Reviewing and quality-assuring executive documentation /n
- Liaising professionally with senior executives, ministerial representatives, dignitaries and other key stakeholders /n
- Coordinating and reconciling domestic and international travel arrangements /n
- Providing meeting and secretariat support, including preparing agendas and accurate minutes /n
- Monitoring actions, projects and priorities through to completion /n
- Supporting administrative, coordination and small project activities across the executive office /n




- Working closely with other Executive Assistants and senior administrative staff to provide consistent, high-quality executive support. /n

What you'll need
to succeed /n /nTo be successful in this position, you will be an accomplished Executive Assistant with experience supporting senior executives within a complex and high-pressure environment./n /n /nYou will demonstrate:/n /n
- Exceptional organisation and time-management skills /n
- Experience managing complex calendars, executive correspondence, briefings and travel /n
- Robust written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills /n
- Sound judgement and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information /n
- Initiative and personal accountability, with the ability to progress work through to completion /n
- The ability to build trusted relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders /n
- Confidence in communicating clearly and professionally on behalf of an executive office /n To be considered for this opportunity, you must be an Australian citizen and hold an NV1 clearance. /n What you'll get in returnThis is an excellent opportunity to work at the centre of a high-profile Australian Government organisation, supporting a senior executive and engaging with influential stakeholders across government and industry.
You will gain:/n /n
- A highly visible APS6 executive support opportunity /n
- Exposure to senior decision-makers and nationally significant work /n
- A professional and collaborative executive office environment /n
- The opportunity to use your judgement, initiative and stakeholder skills in a position of trust /n
- A Canberra-based chance within a respected Commonwealth organisation /n What you need to do now /n /nIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘Apply Now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Laura Meyer on (02) 6112 7654 or Laura.
[email protected] for a confidential discussion./n /n /n#3024703/n

📌 Executive Assistant (Canberra)
🏢 Hays
📍 Canberra