Would you like to experience what it is like working directly to the Head of Access Canberra? Here is your opportunity! We are looking to backfill the Access Canberra Executive Assistant (EA) role (ASO6 PN 46798) from 21 August 2025 to 30 April 2026 while the nominal occupant takes leave. In this role, you would work closely with the Executive Officer (EO) to support the Head of Access Canberra to lead a busy, challenging and high-profile organisation that delivers a range of regulatory functions and government services. With every day being different from the last, the EA responsibilities are diverse and include high-level diary and email management, coordination of meetings and papers, efficiently track and support within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will: Have proven experience in executive support or office management Be a team player and able to work independently. Be proactive, flexible and solution focused. Be organised and able to prioritise and multitask. Have proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business systems Understand and work within the ACTPS Code of Conduct and ACTPS values of respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation, and model behaviour consistent with the ACTPS Respect Equity and Diversity framework. This role also has a critical role in developing, mentoring and supporting other executive assistants within Access Canberra, and supports the work of the Executive Officer and Directorate Liaison Officer to achieve positive outcomes for Access Canberra. For more information about the role, please refer to the attached Position Description. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Experience in providing high level executive support is highly desirable. Notes: This is a temporary position available 21 August 2025 to 30 April 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. The successful applicant may be selected based on application only. A merit pool will be established from this process to fill similar temporary vacancies over the next 12 months. This position is in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. This role provides a combination of office-based work (primarily based in Woden and Dickson) and working from home (if desired). How to Apply: To apply, please submit a pitch of no more than one page addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description and including contact details of two referees, and a current curriculum vitae. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. City and Environment City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available 21 August 2025 to 30 April 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.