This large Government Department is tasked with the responsibility of advancing Australia and its citizens internationally. Its primary goals are to enhance Australia's security, contribute to the growth in Australia's economy and assist Australian travellers overseas.
Opportunity
The department is one of the most sought‐after employers within the APS and opens career opportunities for talented executive support staff, including opportunity to work overseas. This role will enable a continuous, career‐long investment into your skills and capability. If you are an experienced and talented EA role that feels stifled and like you're ready to take on more, this opportunity will offer you the chance to further develop your skills and apply them to the executive support arena, rather than just traditional EA support.
* Get involved in international affairs and engagement
* Career development opportunity – potential postings overseas long‐term
* Vacant role, opportunity to gain permanency
* Barton location – limited WFH options
Role
This busy and fast‐paced role will support all aspects of corporate support including coordinating senate estimates involvement, responding to agency‐wide coordination activities and implementing strategies to support the achievement of the organisation's strategic and operational objectives.
Working in a tight knit and high‐performing team, your duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
* Provide secretariat support and respond to other various coordination requests
* Coordinate agency‐wide Senate Estimates briefings and other activities such as departmental coordination or Ministerial requests
* Prepare, manage and review high level communications and correspondence including briefings, reports, submissions and notes to ensure they are comprehensive, accurate, and timely
* Act as the Executive point of contact, liaise with stakeholders and action requests to proactively meet deadlines
* Diary and inbox management
* Develop and oversee the implementation and evaluation of administrative practices, systems and procedures to optimise efficiency and support the achievement of quality outcomes
* Prepare and manage internal and external events as required
Ideal Person
You will be friendly and influential with the ability to confidently liaise across senior staff and external bodies. Providing support to your team and building working relationships with them will be a part of your career you most enjoy.
You will need to be up for a challenge, with the ability to work across competing deadlines and provide support to multiple areas at once. Your time management and organisation skills will be paramount in this role. In addition, you will be able to work in a fast‐paced and fluid environment and be adaptive to change.
You must have a current NV1 Security Clearance and have previous experience as an Executive Assistant in a Government Agency, either at the APS4, or APS5 level.
Salary / Rate
* $92 – $99k + 15.4% super
* 12-month non-ongoing contract with extension options
* Barton location
How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Tamasi on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 21546.
HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.
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