Executive Assistant

4 days ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Major Projects Canberra is led by the Chief Projects Officer and reports to the Head of Service and is accountable directly to the Treasurer and the relevant project Ministers. We are looking for a new Executive Assistant to join the small team to support the Chief Projects Officer, ensuring the delivery of key ACT Government infrastructure projects in a safe, timely, value for money and quality manner.

The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing high-level executive and administrative support to the Chief Projects Officer. Working under limited direction, the Executive Assistant will ensure all incoming and outgoing communications are managed in a timely manner, prepare high level correspondence as required, manage the CPO calendar, travel and invoicing. In addition, the Executive Assistant will prepare meeting agendas, draft reports, briefs, ministerial correspondence and admin support to other areas as required.

Working as an effective team member to support the office of the Chief Projects Officer, this role requires an ability to prioritise and maintain resilience whilst managing a constantly changing high pressure environment. A high level of independence and impartiality is also important.

The ACT Public Service 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, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

**How to Apply**:If the above role sounds like you and you want to be part of a dynamic and dedicated team please submit no more than a one-page pitch addressing your suitability against the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge as well as Behavioural capabilities, a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees.

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**_Applications should be sent to the Contact Officer._**

LI-DNI

**Note**:
This position is available immediately for three months with the possibility of extension up to six months.

**Career interest categories**:
Administration and Governance


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