Aps5 Personal/executive Assistant

1 month ago


Canberra, Australia Onpoint 365 Full time

Initial 12 month contract
- Two possible 12-month extensions available
- Australian citizenship required

**APS5 Personal/Executive Assistant**
- **Initial 12 month contract**:

- **Two possible 12-month extensions available**:

- **Australian citizenship required**

Our Federal Government client is seeking a
**APS5 Personal/Executive Assistant** who is an experienced administration professional, with the ability to operate under general direction.

**About the role**:

- Co-ordinate and prepare meeting briefs, papers, minutes and correspondence.
- Manage office systems and records using Microsoft Office, SAP, PDMS and TRIM (electronic file management systems)
- Undertake research and analysis to support project and administration or coordination tasks.
- Organise domestic and international travel.
- Operate with discretion and use judgement in managing the flow of work and visitors for your SES.
- Work collaboratively across the department to achieve outcomes.
- Provide support and assistance to the administrative coordination units in your work area.

**Ideally, you will have**:

- Excellent interpersonal skills - as the ‘face of the office’ be able to interact positively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Be approachable and build and sustain positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Be highly organised - adept at managing multiple diaries and the reprioritisation of tasks to accommodate competing and changing priorities.
- Thrive in a high-volume environment, working with limited direction and supervision.
- Handle sensitive information with tact and discretion, maintain confidentiality and adhere to the APS Code of Conduct and values.

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

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**Job ID: 1452022



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