Executive Assistant

**Premier’s Department**

**Executive Assistant**

**You. At the centre of big ideas.**
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Play a pivotal support role for the Deputy Secretary in Investment NSW**:

- ** Use your advanced organisation and negotiation skills in this fast paced, highly valued role**:

- ** Ongoing, Clerk Grade 7/8 opportunity, based at 52 Martin Place, Sydney CBD (3 days per week in office)**

**About the Role**
In your new role as Executive Assistant to the Deputy Secretary, you will provide a range of executive, secretarial and administrative support services across a range of complex issues. You will act as the point of contact for the Deputy Secretary, utilising your organisation and negotiations skills to schedule meetings in an already busy schedule. You are agile and have the ability to respond swiftly to changing priorities and competing demands.
This exciting role operates within the Office of the Deputy Secretary in Investment NSW and is a great opportunity to work at the heart of Investment NSW where you will be a key enabler for the success of the team.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

**We're Looking For**
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Negotiation Skills**:Demonstrated ability to negotiate with various stakeholders at all levels both internal and external
- ** Organisational and prioritisation**:Experience in diary management for a busy Senior Executive and the ability to determine level of importance
- ** Communication**:Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to amend communication style to suit various audiences
- ** Problem Solving**: A proactive approach to improving administrative efficiencies through monitoring and implementation

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

**Why Join Us?**
- ** Flexible Working**:Broad range of flexible working arrangements
- ** Career Development**: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
- ** Work-Life Balance**: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
- ** Wellbeing Support**:Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
- ** Inclusive Culture**:Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

**How to Apply**
- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

**Closing date**:Wednesday, 23 July 2025 (9:59 AM)

**Salary**:Clerk Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary ($113,574 - $125,720) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

**About the Premier's Department**
**_Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government_**
The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier’s Department.

**Our Commitment**
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.
The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

**Additional Information**

**Talent Pool**:A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.