An exciting and unique opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the First Peoples - State Relations Group as Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the Traditional Owner Relationships and Heritage Branch.
The responsibilities of the First Peoples - State Relations Group include nation leading work in the areas of cultural rights, self-determination, treaty and truth - an extensive program of priority work with First Peoples, including building ongoing, just and respectful relationships between self-determining First Peoples and the State as a priority focus.
About you
- Demonstrated experience to perform high quality support activities to senior executives, including proof-reading and processing briefs, correspondence and products for senior executives and the Minister
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Highly developed communication skills
- Strong stakeholder relationship management skills
- Understanding of the processes, policies and procedures within government and public sector accountability, with proficiency in a range of software programs such as Outlook, HP Content Manager, FinCloud, Adobe and Microsoft packages
Working with us, you can make a difference not just in your career, but in the community where you work and live.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
How to apply
- a resume; and
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).
Other relevant information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination policy which requires all DPC employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless an exception applies).To be able to meet the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination requirements and for the department to meet its obligations under the OH&S Act, the department will request employees provide their vaccination information (including 3rd dose / booster) or evidence of an exemption throughout the recruitment process. Inability to provide this may impact your subsequent employment to the department.