Executive Assistant to Senior Leaders

22 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia APS Full time

Your Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to provide executive support to members of the Department of Defence's senior leadership team. The senior leadership team includes Australian Public Service (APS) Senior Executive Service (SES) employees and Australian Defence Force (ADF) Star Rank officers.

As an Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for managing the office of either an SES Band 1 / One Star Officer or an SES Band 2 / Two Star Officer. This will include calendar management, preparation of correspondence, organising meetings, arranging travel, coordinating briefing packs and managing office systems and records using Microsoft Office, Objective (the Department's document management system) and Financial Management Systems.

The role also involves providing administrative and operational support to their respective Branches and Divisions.

Please note that this is a rolling-recruitment process with suitability assessments conducted regularly. If you are successful, you will be placed in a merit pool and notified as positions become available.

Throughout the year, Defence may contact you to reconfirm your interest and provide any relevant information. We kindly request you let us know if your circumstances change and you no longer wish to remain in the merit pool.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, be able to work well under pressure, have excellent communication skills and be proficient in using various software packages including Microsoft Office and Objective.

Candidates will also be self-aware, with a positive attitude, demonstrating consideration and respect for a diversity of ideas and perspectives of others.

A salary range of $76,277 - $89,654 per annum (plus Super) applies to this position. Various opportunities exist for highly motivated individuals to join our team in ACT only.

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