Executive Assistant, Aps Level 6, Resources and Strategy Group

Canberra
- Applications close 25 May 2025
- The salary range for this role is $98,716-$107,053

**About the Department**:
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

- Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
- Investing in science and technology
- Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

Working in a high-pressure environment with competing demands, the Executive Assistant will have exceptional time management and prioritisation skills, ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, have a flexible and agile approach to work and be confident in providing advice and communicating effectively on behalf of the Deputy Secretary in a timely manner.
- have initiative, a can-do, positive attitude and would describe yourself as a person who can balance multiple competing priorities, meet timeframes and perform in a high-pressure environment with limited direction.
- be highly organised and an adept multi-tasker who can triage and reprioritise tasks.
- have initiative, judgement and discretion and can add value, recognise issues and anticipate and respond to the needs of the SES Officer/s you are working with.
- be highly approachable and a relationship builder who can negotiate confidently with a range of key internal and external stakeholders.
- have excellent oral, written communication and inter-personal skills.
- be confident meeting timeframes and managing your own workflow.

Ideally, applicants will have a minimum of three years experience providing executive and administrative support to senior executive officers, or to those in equivalent roles. Qualifications in office support or administration/management would be desirable.

**What you will do**:
As an experienced Executive Assistant, in this position you will:

- provide administrative assistance to the Deputy Secretary.
- handle sensitive information, maintain confidentiality and model ethical behaviour and practices consistent with the APS Code of Conduct and APS Values.
- develop and maintain complex internal and external relationships with stakeholders and lead and guide the Executive Assistant cohort for the Group.
- use department systems effectively such as Expense8, TechOne and PDMS and as required develop complex workplace documents such as briefings, reports and correspondence.
- develop and manage information resources such as procedures, processes and documents and manage or coordinate a program, project or initiative as required.

**Eligibility**:
**Notes**:
A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

The position is based in Canberra. The department takes an ‘if not, why not’ approach to flexible work arrangements. Employees can request flexible work arrangements, noting that not all roles can be undertaken effectively away from the normal workplace given the operational requirements of the work area.

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