Executive Assistant

**Executive Assistant**
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**_ This is an Aboriginal Identified role where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977)._**
- **Full Time ongoing employment opportunity in a vibrant team**:

- **Location: Whalan**:

- **Salary ranges from $75,992 to $83,211 plus employers' contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading**:

- **35 Hour Work Week + Flex Leave Entitlements & access to Fitness Passport**

NSW Department of Education has an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced individual to join the Aboriginal Outcomes and Partnerships Directorate (AOPD) team as an Executive Officer.

**About the Department of Education**
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education

The Aboriginal Outcomes and Partnerships Directorate (AOPD) values its strong partnership with the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc. and communities, in supporting NSW Public schools to deliver high level, quality teaching to maximise learning outcomes for Aboriginal students.

The work of the AOPD is underpinned by this objective, and provides leadership, strategic advice and direction on all matters relating to Aboriginal education across the NSW Department of Education. The AOPD contributes to national and state policy development for Aboriginal education including language and Culture programs in schools.

Kimberwalli is a post school education, training, careers and employment initiative for Aboriginal young people in Western Sydney Focused on young people determining their own futures, the Centre provides access and opportunity to educational and career pathways through its partnerships with corporate, Government and community stakeholders, state of the art digital labs and provides a culturally safe learning environment.

**About the role**

The role provides a range of administrative and support services to meet the business needs of the unit. An imperative part of the role is to provide efficient and diverse executive support and administrative services while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

This is a diverse administrative role that requires a positive problem solving and solutions focused approach. An important part of the role is to be flexible in the scope and range of activities as required by the business unit.

For further information please view the role description

To be successful in this role, you will require the following experience and attributes:

- Demonstrated experience in providing a range of administrative and support services to meet the business needs of the unit.
- Ability to manage the Director's time commitments and diary to ensure urgent matters are prioritised and make the most efficient use of resources.
- Sound communication (oral and written), interpersonal and liaison skills and the ability to provide a professional approach in dealing with Executives and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to use initiative and maintain a high degree of confidentiality, discretion and judgement while maintaining a strong customer service approach.
- Proven self-management and organisational skills with strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.

**Benefits**
- Opportunity to make a difference at Department of Education
- Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
- Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- 35 hour working week

**Key Knowledge and experience**
- Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

**Essential requirements of the role**
- Current NSW Working with Children Check
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education

**How to apply**

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:
**Targeted Question 1**

Describe how you keep yourself organised when dealing with complex tasks and requests from multiple sources? (300 words)

**Targeted Question 2**

Describe a recent challenge you have been faced with and explain the steps you took to solve it (300 words)

**This is a child-related role.** As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more inform