6 month non-ongoing with a view to permanency or extension, career development and supportive environment Your new company This Federal Government Agency has a key focus on National Interest and Policies to advance the Australian Country, including functions such as national security, law enforcement, emergency management and multicultural affairs. The branch we are working with has a key strategic focus on developing and implementing national strategies and policies in line with frameworks, guidelines, and legislation. Within this branch, the team you are working with will be developing specific policies pertaining to the subject matter. Your new role The Executive Assistant (EA) will work collaboratively with the admin support team, professionally assisting with all aspects of the role's workflow and daily duties, ensuring that they are briefed, prepared and able to meet all their obligations and commitments. The EA provides administrative support, including liaison with internal and external stakeholders and line areas. To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience and sound understanding in delivering reliable executive support to senior executives working within a fast-paced confidential environment or demonstrated high performance in a similar type of environment and role. You will be organised, adaptable to change and possess the ability to prioritise, multi-task and display a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. As an Executive Assistant, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Provide executive support including diary management, calendar coordination, travel bookings whilst delivering high-quality administrative advice to all areas that fall within the team. Proactively assist with preparation for meetings, including agendas, briefing notes, senate estimate process and presentations. Draft correspondence, briefing notes, and other reporting as required, including coordinating preparation and clearance for meeting papers Ensure appropriate level of governance requirements are met for all organisational documents and processes Maintain and update administrative practices, systems, and procedures to improve efficiency and service delivery What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role you must be an Australian Citizen and have relevant experience in Government Department and / or in a similar position . You must also be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Government Security Clearance (Baseline, NV1 or NV2) as well as be willing to undertake an Employment Suitability Screening (ESC) which is specific to the Department. It is imperative that you possess traits such as being self-motivated, possess good judgement and have a demonstrated ability to operate flexibly and under limited supervision. What you'll get in return The successful candidate will receive progressive training and development opportunities with an attractive salary. . What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. LHS 297508 2775209
