Executive Assistant

3 days ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Premier & Cabinet Full time

An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Public Administration Group, Strategic Communications, Engagement and Protocol (SCEP) Branch, as Executive Assistant at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The Public Administration group supports the Victorian Government and the DPC Secretary with expertise in public sector governance, strategic communication, protocol and intergovernmental relations, and advice on legal issues and legislation.

Strategic Communications, Engagement and Protocol (SCEP) branch provides specialist communication, engagement, and protocol support and advice to the departments, premier's private office and portfolio ministers. We centralise and lead campaign delivery, coordinate government-wide efforts, and set best practice standards within the VPS.

The Executive Assistant role supports the executive leadership of the Strategic Communications, Engagement and Protocol branch, including diary management, stakeholder liaison, preparation of papers and management of inquiries. The role will also undertake project work under limited direction to support the executive to deliver key branch priorities.

The role requires a proactive self-starter with an ability to work with limited supervision in a complex, sensitive and fast paced environment.

**About you**
- Demonstrated experience in providing high level confidential administrative and business support to an Executive or team and in using and managing business systems, including the Microsoft Office suite.
- Sound verbal and written communication skills, including a strong writing ability with an eye for detail and ability to communicate with people at all levels and handle difficult and sensitive communications well.
- Highly developed problem solving and critical thinking skills and ability to resolve issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines.
- Proven influence and negotiation skills and ability to consistently adapt the content, style, message or tone of a presentation to suit the audience.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to understand motivations, needs and wants of stakeholders and their impact on service delivery.

**The closing date for this position is midnight, Monday 20th October 2025.**

**How to apply**:

- a resume
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

**This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.**

**Other relevant information**:
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.

DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.



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