Aps5 Executive Assistant

1 week ago


Canberra, Australia Onpoint 365 Full time

Initial 3 to 6 month contract
- Possible 12 month extension available
- Located in Canberra

**APS5 Executive Assistant**
- **Initial 3 to 6 month contract**:

- **Possible 12 month extension available**:

- **Located in Canberra**

Our Federal Government client is seeking an
**APS5 Executive Assistant** who can support a Group Manager and coordinate the administrative functions and operations of their work place.

**About the role**:

- Provide high level administrative support to senior executives
- Work with the Executive Officer (EO) to provide coordinated and highly professional support
- Conduct research, control and coordination of correspondence and other documentation
- Exercise financial delegations appropriately and effectively
- Respond to requests from stakeholders and senior management for information or advice on policy, administrative or operational matters
- Assist, mentor and effectively engage with other Executive Assistants to foster a one team focus within the Group and across the organisation

**Ideally, you will have**:

- High level of professionalism, discretion, sensitivity and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated resilience and proven capacity to work in a fast paced and often high pressure environment with limited supervision
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Good written and verbal communication skills including the ability to negotiate with a broad range of audiences
- Ability to anticipate stakeholder needs
- Ability to use initiative, discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality

**How to apply**:
Applications received after submission may be considered for similar roles.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

**Reference: 1275913


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