APS 5 Executive Assistant

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Hudson Full time $88,887 - $99,528 per year

APS5 Executive Assistant – 6 Month Non-Ongoing or Temporary S26 Transfer

Location: Canberra

Salary: $88,887 – $95,028 per annum + 15.4% super

Work type: Full-time (6 months, with possibility of extension)

Are you an experienced APS Executive Assistant ready to step into a fast-paced, high-impact role? We are seeking a skilled APS5 Executive Assistant to provide critical support to Senior Executives within a federal agency undergoing an exciting period of transformation.

This role will suit someone who thrives on managing competing priorities, is confident supporting SES officers, and can hit the ground running in a dynamic environment.

About the Role

As an Executive Assistant, you will:

  • Provide high-level executive support, including complex diary and email management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements.
  • Prepare and quality-assure briefing packs, reports, correspondence, and ministerial/parliamentary documents via PDMS.
  • Track and manage high-volume activity to ensure critical deadlines are met.
  • Work collaboratively within a small EA team, supporting a Division Head and Branch Heads.
  • Apply initiative, judgement, and discretion in managing sensitive matters.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

  • APS Executive Assistant experience (non-negotiable).
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • High attention to detail and a proactive approach.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to build effective relationships across the agency and with external stakeholders.
  • A commitment to integrity, professionalism, and the APS Values.

Requirements

  • Australian Citizenship.
  • Baseline Clearance preferred.
  • Ability to commence quickly and adapt with minimal guidance.

What's on Offer

  • 6 month non-ongoing contract OR temporary S26 transfer.
  • Full-time position (part-time not available).
  • Competitive salary plus 15.4% superannuation.
  • The opportunity to support SES leaders and contribute to meaningful work with national impact.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson

Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen. Casual Loading *Please note for all Australian* based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.

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