About the Department
The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.
The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.
About the Division
The role is located within the Assurance, Knowledge and Executive Services Division (the division).
The division provides expert advice and support to the department through a range of portfolio advisory and assurance services. The division also provides support to the department's executives and ministers and manages all Cabinet and Parliament processes. There are 3 branches within the division:
- Assurance Branch
- Knowledge, Privacy and Records Branch
- Executive and Ministerial Services Branch.
About the Role
The Executive Assistant is responsible for executive and divisional administrative support functions to support the effective delivery of department objectives in a way that aligns with DE's Values. The role supports two executives, Executive Director and Director (Chief Audit Executive) to ensure smooth operation of the division and branch. The position reports to the Manager, Business Assurance and Planning.
The Executive Assistant also works collaboratively across the division, and with other departmental offices including the offices of the Ministers, the Secretary, Deputy Secretaries, other and key internal stakeholders to facilitate effective administration.
Attributes
To be successful in this role, you must excel at managing deadlines and timeframes, have a strong understanding of workload prioritisation, and demonstrate the ability to work independently.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
A relevant tertiary qualification in a related discipline is highly desirable.
Further Information
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Applications close 11:59pm on 13th September, 2024.