Do you want to help drive a digital government? Do you want to work towards something bigger and make a lasting impact? Embark on a journey of continuous learning and advancement with opportunities at all levels.
We need your skills and influence to inspire and enable government to put people and businesses at the forefront of digital transformation.
Why work with us
Purpose and meaning - We’re big enough to have a whole-of-government impact, but small enough to bring our staff together regularly to collaborate and grow.
Balance and flexibility - Access flexible working arrangements to balance how, when and where you work, including remote.
Inclusion and belonging - Join a team that values all experiences, skills and perspectives. Our biggest strength is our people. We don’t just celebrate diversity, it is essential to our success.
Growth and opportunity - Take advantage of professional opportunities and training. Learn new skills and meet your career goals with a wide range of programs, courses and resources.
The key duties of the position include:
We are seeking a motivated and proactive individual to join our team as an APS4 Executive Assistant. This ongoing role provides the opportunity to contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of our branch in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
As an Executive Assistant in Digital Sourcing, you will provide dependable executive and administrative support to senior leaders, ensuring the effective day‑to‑day operations of the branch. You will work closely with a diverse range of stakeholders, including legal, communications, category management, platform teams and external industry partners to coordinate tasks, organise information and support routine processes.
Key duties:
* Manage the Senior Executive’s diary, correspondence and workflow, ensuring tasks are prioritised and completed within required timeframes.
* Provide timely and professional support to internal and external stakeholders as a first point of contact for the branch and managing these relationships.
* Deliver high level executive support by conducting basic research and coordinating the preparation of papers for DTA and external board meetings.
* Prepare, review and coordinate routine to moderately complex correspondence to ensure the accuracy, quality and timely of information for the Senior Executive.
* Oversee the coordination of divisional/branch responses to ministerial and parliamentary requests.
* Work collaboratively with other Executive Assistants, Executive Officers and the broader business areas to support branch operations, including arranging meetings and events, coordinating travel, providing customer support, and assisting with supporting the delivery of branch projects.
* Drive continuous improvement by implementing efficient administrative systems and processes for the Senior Executive’s office.
* Undertake additional high level administrative tasks and ad hoc duties as required.
Eligibility
Security Clearance level required: Baseline (or ability to obtain and maintain).
To be eligible for employment with the DTA applicants must be an Australian citizen.
An applicant's suitability for employment with the DTA will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes an Australian Police check.
The DTA is an inclusive employer where capabilities, skills and backgrounds are valued and relied upon. The DTA seek applications from all candidates and are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports employees to reach their full potential.
Notes
The DTA may leverage a mix of assessment methods for this position, which may or may not involve an interview.
A merit pool may be established and used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies within the next 18 months consistent with Section 25 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2022.
For all DTA positions you are required to apply directly via the DTA website. Applications referred or submitted through recruitment agencies, or third parties will not be accepted.
This role may require the individual to work or be contacted outside of their usual working hours where reasonable, for example, to deal with high priority or urgent matters or in an emergency. The DTA Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027 takes this into account and provides compensation for an individual when they are required to work, or be contactable, outside of usual working hours. This includes access to overtime, restriction allowance, flextime, time off in lieu (TOIL) and other benefits.
Please Note: On 12 March 2026 the salary range for this position will increase to $80,581 - $87,087.
Getting to know the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA)
Help drive a digital government. At the DTA, we work towards something bigger and make a lasting impact. We’re the Australian Government’s trusted advisor on digital and ICT transformation. We provide strategic and policy leadership and expert investment advice and oversight to drive government digital transformation that delivers benefits to all Australians.