Executive Assistant - Canberra
This is a unique opportunity to work as an Executive Assistant in the Department in Canberra. As an APS4 Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for providing high-level administrative support services to the Assistant Secretary and group.
The role involves managing front-of-office functions in a high-volume environment, including managing diaries, appointments, organising meetings, workflow, and correspondence, collating documentation, and coordinating travel.
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess strong written and oral communication skills, organisational skills to manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgement with discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive business matters.
You will also need to be organised, adaptable to change, and able to prioritise and multi-task while displaying a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
The ideal candidate will have excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to build productive working relationships to achieve results in a busy, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide high-level administrative support services to the Assistant Secretary and group
* Manage front-of-office functions in a high-volume environment
* Coordinate travel arrangements and documentation
* Exercise sound judgement with discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive business matters
Requirements:
* Australian Citizenship
* Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Government Security Clearance (Baseline, NV1 or NV2)
Benefits:
* 6-months non-ongoing contract with a possibility of extension
* Inclusive and progressive team within one of the Government's leading Departments in Canberra
Contact Information:
+61 2 6279 7438
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