Executive Assistant Ae5 to Ae6
1 week ago
**The opportunity**
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things - they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.
ASIO is seeking high performing Executive Assistants at various levels to establish a merit pool and fill vacant positions. This Employment Register will be open for 12 months.
**Role responsibilities**
As an AE5-AE6 Executive Assistant you will provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to SES officers and their group, division and/or branch. You will:
- Manage and coordinate calendars and work schedules and arrange travel.
- Prioritise tasks in accordance with expectations.
- Respond to incoming and outgoing communications.
- Prepare, collate and manage the timely distribution of meeting papers, meeting minutes, reports and briefs.
- Work collaboratively with the broader senior leadership team and other executive assistants.
**Key attributes**
- Excellent administration and organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to coordinate tasks effectively, multi-task and prioritise workloads in order of importance.
- An exceptional level of professionalism, initiative and the ability to self-direct.
**Benefits**
ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:
- A competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a Top Secret security clearance at the highest level.
- Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent.
- A variety of leave options, including four weeks annual leave.
- Flexible working hours/arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance (please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options may not be available).
- Seven staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
- Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
**Eligibility**
To be eligible for the role, you must:
- Be an Australian citizen.
- Be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a Top Secret security clearance at the highest level.
Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace.
**Preferred location**
Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne.
**How to apply**
- A written pitch of up to 500 words detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the position.
- An up-to-date CV, no more than two pages in length.
**Selection Criteria**
- Strategic thinking.
- Achieving results
- Productive working relationships.
- Personal drive and integrity.
- Communicate with influence.
- Demonstrated skills and experience.
**Closing date and time**
**Employment conditions**
**Enquiries**
**More information**
For more information about ASIO, please visit: asio.gov.au
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