High-Level Administrative Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia APS Full time
The Executive Assistant Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Executive Assistant to support senior management within the Defence Digital Group. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in office procedures, confidential corporate information, and office management systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage office procedures and workflows, ensuring efficient and effective support to senior management.
  • Utilize office management systems, filing systems, and MS Office to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
  • Provide exceptional organisational and time management skills, enabling proactive decision-making and prioritisation.
  • Develop and maintain strong communication and interpersonal skills, interacting confidently with individuals at all levels.
  • Identify potential risks and uncertainties, factoring them into planning, decision-making, and priority-setting.
  • Coordinate, compile, and distribute weekly reports and documents for regular governance meetings.
  • Take accurate minutes during AS meetings, ensuring detailed and timely records.

About Our Team

The Defence Digital Group is a leading organisation in Australia, overseeing complex and demanding ICT transformation projects. We build and maintain critical infrastructure, manage large ICT networks, and provide a secure information environment for military and business operations.

We value our workforce culture, promoting individual differences and contributions. Our team is diverse, agile, and committed to delivering exceptional results.

What We Offer

We provide a competitive salary, flexible work hours, generous leave, superannuation, and wellness programs. We invest in career development, funding professionalisation and training programs, and offering various opportunities nationally.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting high-level management within the private sector.
  • Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
  • Strong proficiency in communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently with individuals at all levels.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.


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