Executive Assistant, Office of The Deputy

7 days ago

Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Are you the organiser? Do you have sound judgement? Do you enjoy independent work while also being able to work as part of a team? Are you keen to assist others?

Would you like to work with passionate, innovative and experienced people and leaders who encourage their staff to develop their interests and expertise.

Access Canberra is looking for someone like you.

This Executive Assistant role works closely with the business manager to support the Deputy Director-General and Chief Operating Officer in Access Canberra, a challenging and fast paced working environment.

This position also has a critical role in developing, mentoring and supporting other executive assistants within Access Canberra, and will support the work of the Business Manager as required.
- high level organisational and communication skills
- the ability to think and work proactively and flexibly to support multiple executives
- the ability to establish successful working relationships with a range of stakeholders (internal and external)
- excellent coordination skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple work priorities
- the ability to work with the utmost discretion and confidentiality, and
- experience working in a similar role in an executive office.

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 and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply. Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff.

**Eligibility/other requirements**:

- Demonstrated experience in an executive office working to multiple executives and relevant qualifications are highly desirable.
- The ability to work flexibly under limited supervision.
- Strong understanding of the ACT Public Service and the operational responsibility for a large regulatory agency would be highly desirable, but not required.

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**How to Apply**:
Please submit:

- A maximum two A4 page pitch demonstrating your suitability for the role against the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities identified in the Position Description.
- A curriculum vitae outlining your work history and experience supporting an executive office.
- The contact details of two referees.

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