Executive Assistant

1 week ago


Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government -Department of Education Full time

Executive Assistant
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Full-Time ongoing:

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Parramatta:

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Hybrid

About the Department of Education


The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education

About the team


School Performance division leads and directs the operations of more than 2200 NSW public schools to maximise the academic achievements of all students and create a culture of success, learning and a desire to achieve, underpinned by innovative, adaptive, and supportive strategies that also supports the quality of teaching and educational leadership at the school level.


About the role:


This role is accountable for executive support and administration of the Deputy Secretary's office and functions, and the achievement of the Division and Department's objectives.


  • Provide high level executive and administrative assistance to the office of the Deputy Secretary, School Performance South including supporting Senior Executive's office.
  • Monitor, implement and evaluate administrative practices, systems, and procedures.
  • Contribute as a key team member to the work of the Executive's office.
For the full list of responsibilities, please view the Executive Assistant role description.

Essential requirements of the role
Hold a valid clearance to work with Children (Working with Children Check) for paid employment.

Key knowledge and experience

  • Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

About you
You are effective with multiple stakeholder and personnel liaison and a great negotiator. You are experienced in the use of administrative systems and processes to lead high functioning office operations.

You love being a main point of contact and respond proactively on a wide range of matters including sensitive and confidential matters.


Benefits

  • Opportunity to make a difference at Department of Education
  • Flexible worklife balance
  • Competitive salary

How to apply

OPTION 1
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:

  • Targeted Question words maximum)


Outline how you have effectively managed the delivery of work related to confidential and sensitive matters for a Senior Executive.


  • Targeted Question words maximum)


Provide an example of a situation in which you had to use your communication skills to achieve a desired result.

What was the outcome?

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. Visit the website for more information.

Closing date: 19 April :59pm.**- A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months._
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