Aps4/5 Executive Assistant

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia HorizonOne Recruitment Full time
Our client is Australia's lead management agency for one of the worlds most iconic natural areas.

They work together with Traditional Owners, other Australian and State Government agencies, and industry and community organisations to help achieve protect and manage this natural wonder.


The Opportunity:

The Role:

As the Executive Assistant you will provide high level support to the General Manager - Strategic Policy and Partnerships.

This position actively contributes to the overall efficiency of the branch and coordinate the day-to-day priorities for the General Manager's office.


  • Manage the daily operational office and administrative activities associated with portfolio and movements providing high level effective communication liaison with internal and external stakeholders
  • Coordinate ministerial briefings and correspondence for the branch including tracking, quality control and following approved guidelines
  • Maintain records using relevant security classifications and the Authority's electronic documents and record management system
  • Provide support to visitors at the Canberra office, including administration support to the Chairman and visiting officers

The Person:


You will need to be adaptive in the way you work, open to change and willing to explore innovative ways of working.

Work in a collaborative team to deliver results and display personal drive and integrity.

If you're highly organised and thrive in an administration and support role and have performed in a similar position within the government now may be the time to take your next step.


Other desirable skills and experience include:

  • You're extremely organised in a complex and fastmoving, highpressured environment and able to balance competing priorities
  • You have exceptional written and interpersonal skills, and can complete tasks on time and to a high standard
  • You're a team player, who will successfully maintain relationships with internal staff and external clients
  • You thrive under pressure, have an eye for detail and don't get flustered easily


Applicants must be an Australian citizen with a current Baseline security clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a NV1 security clearance.


Salary / Rate:

- $70k - $80k + 15.4% Superannuation

  • Canberra location
  • 6 month nonongoing with the opportunity to go permanent

How to Apply:

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact
Kayla Hincksman on quoting ref no.**17408.*

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