Executive Assistant

As an Executive Assistant, you will provide high quality administrative and executive support to one or more members of the Senior Executive of Policy and Cabinet and their associated business units.

This position may also provide administrative functions across the Policy and Cabinet Division.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

**As an ASO4 Executive Assistant, under limited direction from members of the Division’s Executive, working across the Policy and Cabinet Division you may be required to;**
- Provide a liaison point between the Executives’ offices and other areas of the Division, Agency and other ACT Government agencies across a range of matters, with a view to fostering and supporting positive and productive relationships with all areas of ACT Government.
- Assist the Corporate Support team with the monitoring, allocation and management of routine business and corporate responsibilities including reporting, finance, and facilities.
- Provide secretariat services and organisational support to a range of internal Division meetings, whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Action a range of Human Resource processes for the Executive, including organisation of recruitment rounds, scheduling interviews, processing outcomes, and on-boarding new staff.
- At times, provide backup executive support assistance to other Executive Assistants in the Division.

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

**Eligibility/Requirements **WHAT YOU REQUIRE

The following capabilities form the criteria that are required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

**Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge**
- Demonstrated organisational skills of a high order, focusing on the ability to plan, prioritise and support an Executive’s work activities. Being able and willing to manage competing priorities to meet timeframes in a fast-paced and busy environment.
- Excellent written communication skills including the ability to draft less-complex responses to correspondence and communications material.

**Behavioural Capabilities**
- Willingness to work flexibly, including demonstrated ability to work collegiately as a team, assisting others where necessary and contributing to wider team goals.
- Relationship management skills, including liaison and interpersonal skills that facilitate establishment and maintenance of relationships with people at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to consistently deliver high quality customer service practices and attributes.

**Compliance Requirements / Qualifications**
- This position does not require a pre-employment medical.
- This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.

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**Notes**: This is a temporary position available immediately for three months with the possibility of permanency.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Please note, this position has moved to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.e note, this position has moved to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for three months with the possibility of permanency.