Aps5 Executive Assistant

2 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia HAYS Full time

12-month non-ongoing contract with a Federal government department as a APS5 Executive Assistant.

**Your new company**

**Your new role**
The Executive Assistant (EA) will work collaboratively with the admin support team, professionally assisting with all aspects of the role’s workflow and daily duties, ensuring that they are briefed, prepared and able to meet all their obligations and commitments.

The EA provides administrative support, including liaison with internal and external stakeholders and line areas. To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience and sound understanding in delivering reliable executive support to senior executives working within a fast-paced confidential environment or demonstrated high performance in a similar type of environment and role.

You will be organised, adaptable to change and possess the ability to prioritise, multi-task and display a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. As an Executive Assistant, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

- Provide executive support including diary management, calendar coordination, travel bookings whilst delivering high-quality administrative advice to all areas that fall within the team.
- Proactively assist with preparation for meetings, including agendas, briefing notes, senate estimate process and presentations.
- Draft correspondence, briefing notes, and other reporting as required, including coordinating preparation and clearance for meeting papers
- Ensure appropriate level of governance requirements are met for all organisational documents and processes
- Maintain and update administrative practices, systems, and procedures to improve efficiency and service delivery

**What you'll need to succeed**
To be successful in this role you must be an Australian Citizen and have relevant experience in Government Department and / or in a similar position. You must also be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Government Security Clearance (Baseline, NV1 or NV2) as well as be willing to undertake an Employment Suitability Screening (ESC) which is specific to the Department.

It is imperative that you possess traits such as being self-motivated, possess good judgement and have a demonstrated ability to operate flexibly and under limited supervision. Additionally, it is important that you are able to demonstrate skills and experience in EA work, financial processing, report compilation, stakeholder management, meeting facilitation and support, and administrative duties.

**What you'll get in return**

**What you need to do now**

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

**LHS 297508** #2688589

  • Aps5 Executive Assistant

    2 days ago

    Canberra, Australia HAYS Full time

    A central agency recruiting an APS5 Executive Assistant **Your new company** This high-profile role requires a successful and experienced APS5 Executive Assistant who will respond to a First Assistant Secretary (FAS). **Your new role** In your new position as an APS5 Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering efficient high-level...

  • Aps5 Executive Assistant

    1 week ago

    Canberra, Australia HAYS Full time

    A central agency recruiting an APS5 Executive Assistant. **Your new company** This high-profile role requires a successful and experienced APS5 Executive Assistant who will respond to a First Assistant Secretary (FAS). **Your new role** In your new position as an APS5 Executive Assistant you will be responsible for delivering efficient high-level...

  • APS5 Executive Assistant

    2 days ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia McArthur Full time

    APS5 Executive Assistant - 12-month contract | CanberraWe are recruiting an APS5 Executive Assistant to provide high-level executive and administrative support in a busy federal government environment. This role supports a senior executive and a high-performing division and will suit someone who is confident, organised and comfortable operating with limited...

  • Aps5 Executive Assistant

    1 week ago

    Canberra, Australia HAYS Full time

    Your new company This large government department is in Central Canberra. The department has a focus on developing polices and procedures to enhance Australia. Specializing in world class research, analysis and advice to inform strategic policy and decision making. Your new role As an APS5 Executive Assistant, you will work collaboratively with the...

  • Aps5 Executive Assistant

    4 days ago

    Canberra, Australia HAYS Full time

    **Your new company** This large government department is located in Central Canberra. The department has a focus on developing policies and procedures to enhance Australia. Specialising in world class research, analysis and advice to inform strategic policy and decision making. **Your new role** As an APS5 Executive Assistant, you will work collaboratively...

  • Aps5 Executive Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Canberra, Australia Hudson Australia Full time

    **You will be required to demonstrate that you**: - Previous experience within Government sector is essential - Previous experience as an Executive Assistant is essential - Possess strong organization and problem-solving skills, with the ability to plan and manage your workload, select methods that resolve issues as they arise, or seek guidance when...

  • Aps5 Executive Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Canberra, Australia HAYS Full time

    Are you an experienced Executive Assistant? **Your new company** This large government department is in Central Canberra. The department has a focus on developing polices and procedures to enhance Australia. Specialising in world-class research, analysis and advice to inform strategic policy and decision-making. **Your new role** As an APS5 Executive...

  • Aps5 Executive Assistant

    4 days ago

    Canberra, Australia HAYS Full time

    9-month contract with a Federal government agency as a APS5 Executive Assistant **Your new company** **Your new role** The Executive Assistant (EA) will work collaboratively with the admin support team, professionally assisting with all aspects of the role’s workflow and daily duties, ensuring that they are briefed, prepared and able to meet all their...

  • Aps5 Executive Assistant

    11 hours ago

    Canberra, Australia Chandler Macleod Full time

    As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals. Our Federal Government client is seeking...

  • Expression of Interest

    2 weeks ago

    Canberra, Australia Onpoint 365 Full time

    Located in Canberra. - Government experience is desirable. **APS5 Executive Assistant** - Expression of interest_ - **Located in Canberra.**: - **Government experience is desirable.** **About us**: We are an Indigenous owned Recruitment Agency located in Canberra that provides Contract workers to the Australian Federal Government. **About the Role**: As...