Executive Assistant

7 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department of Premier and Cabinet (Vic) Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and dynamic individual to join the Social Policy group in the Justice branch as Executive Assistant at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

As the Executive Assistant you will join the team supporting advice to the Premier on a range of emerging, high profile justice portfolio matters.

The core duties of the role are to provide executive support to Directors/Executive Directors and administrative/project support to DPC's Justice and Community Security and Emergency Management branches. Duties include providing high quality administrative and secretariat support (for Cabinet committee meetings for example), stakeholder liaison, management of correspondence and briefing processes, finance and other office support. The role will flexibly support branches across the Social Policy (SP) group as required.

To be successful in this position you will have a strong background in executive support, with demonstrated experience providing a broad range of services to executives and as part of team. You will have exceptional verbal and written communication skills and be highly organised. Your ability to prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure will ensure success in this fast-paced role.

As Our Ideal Candidate, You Will Have

  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills in supporting preparation of briefs, letters, emails and reports.
  • Proven experience in identifying key stakeholders of an issue/project and managing/monitoring client satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated experience applying organisational processes, policies and procedures and the ability to uphold public sector accountability.
  • Highly developed service excellence skills, drawing on proven experience in the executive support context with an ability to make clients and their needs a primary focus.
  • Experience with software programs such as SharePoint, FinCloud and briefing systems.

*For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description for the key selection criteria to address in application.
The closing date for this position is midnight, Sunday 05 October 2025.*
Apply before the advertised closing date, all applications should include:

  • 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.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

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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