Your new company
This large government department is in Central Canberra. The department has a focus on developing policies and procedures to enhance Australia. Specializing in world class research, analysis and advice to inform strategic policy and decision making.
Your new role
Your new role as Executive Assistant / Project Officer will be supporting the Assistant Secretary. Your day to day duties include:
- Managing administrative arrangements for the Assistant Secretary, the branch or project against which you are assigned:
- Provision of secretariat services including preparation, coordination and distribution of meeting papers and minute taking for meetings
- Coordinating and tracking ministerial and secretary workflow for the branch
- Prioritising and tracking tasks (track reports, correspondence and input)
- Managing/reconciling branch/project finances as required by the Assistant Secretary
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role you will be required to have previous experience as an APS Executive Assistant. Demonstrating a high level of attention to detail and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills while maintaining a strong work ethic and deliver on priorities. You must be an Australian citizen and possess or be willing to go through the process to obtain and maintain a Baseline personnel security clearance.
What you'll get in return
This large Government Department is well known for their career progression and looking after their staff. You will receive on the job training from a very knowledgeable and friendly team as well as an attractive salary. If you are successful for the position you will be brought on for an initial 6 months.
What you need to do now
**LHS 297508** #2687706