Location: Western Region | Ballarat
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
**Salary**: $73,842 - $89,661
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/00371537
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a protected, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
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**THE ROLE**
The Executive Assistant provides executive management support to the Executive Director and provides a pivotal point of contact for key stakeholders from a diverse range of government, private, public and community service sectors. The Executive Assistant is a key coordinating link between the Executive Director, the area, division, government, Members of Parliament, minister's offices and senior department management.
**Are you**:
- Detail focused, with highly developed written communication skills?
- Self-motivated, able to work with a high level of autonomy and initiative?
- A team player who cooperates and works well with others?
**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Provide a range of effective executive support functions, including: accurately managing the Executive Director's diary; providing quality support to committees, working groups and meetings, including progress reports on outstanding matters; and preparing reports, briefs and correspondence.
- Arrange meetings and conferences, including coordinating papers, organising venues, agendas, taking minutes and follow-up actions and making travel and accommodation arrangements.
**Please open the position description to read more.**
**VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY**
The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's **COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy**(Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Please read in full prior to applying.
**HOW TO APPLY**
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
📌 Executive Assistant (Vpsg3)
🏢 Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing
📍 Ballarat