Closes: 25 February 2026
Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4
Salary: $86,750 - $93,416 plus superannuation
Position No: 66229
Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 February 2026
Contact Officer: Charlotte Smith on or
Details: Are you motivated by turning policy into action? Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real difference in how government services are being delivered?
An exciting opportunity exists within the Government Insourcing Taskforce for a motivated Executive Assistant to join the team until 30 June 2026, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
The Executive Assistant reports to the Executive Officer, Pipeline, Capability and Estate with support provided to the Taskforce on a daily basis. The ideal candidate will bring:
* Efficient and confidential executive support to the Executive Branch Manager, including the collation and delivery of relevant information and executive correspondence;
* Improvements and streamlining of administrative processes as required; and
* Secretariat functions for the branch.
For more information on the role and responsibilities, please review the attached Position Description.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
* Experience in providing support to Senior Executive and/or an Office will be highly regarded.
* Experience using Objective, TRIM, Sharepoint, OneNote, Microsoft Teams and Converga is desirable.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
At the ACT Government, we're proud to lead the way in progressive, flexible work arrangements. Our team embraces hybrid working, combining work from home with the convenience of working in Canberra City.
How to apply: Please provide:
* A two-page pitch responding to the Selection Criteria
* Current curriculum vitae
* Two completed Referee Reports
Applications should be submitted .
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
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This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.