Your new company
This Federal Government Department is seeking a passionate individual to join their team as a senior Executive Assistant. Join a dynamic and forward-thinking government department where you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding Australia's biosecurity and ensuring the smooth flow of goods across our borders.
Your new role The primary role of this position is to provide support to the Executive of a busy Division and the successful applicant needs to be able to:
Providing executive and administrative assistance; including managing diaries, travel, organising conferences and meetings, and collating required documentation. Reviewing incoming documentation and preparing high quality and timely responses to enquiries and correspondence Organising meetings Preparing agendas, writing issue papers, taking minutes and following up on action items. Building and maintaining strong, positive and constructive relationships with all stakeholders Preparing, contributing to and quality assuring a range of written material Acting as the principal point of contact on issues as required. Other duties as required What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will have strong administrative, time management and organisational skills. You will showcase the ability to actively manage calendars, travel bookings and phone messages. You will have high attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and respond to changes of the business requirements and expectations.
Excellent written and oral communications skills will be required of you including the ability to draft a range of correspondence and undertake secretariat responsibilities.
You will have experience as an Executive Assistant within the APS and in a fast-paced environment and have a high level of proficiency in software, including but not limited to the Microsoft Office Suite and TRIM.
To be considered for this role you will need to be an Australian citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance at the Baseline level or higher. What you'll get in return
You will get the opportunity to join a well-respected agency who are committed in achieving results. You will also be a part of a great team with excellent on the job training and an opportunity to advance career opportunities. You will be offered an attractive salary and be positioned close to public parking, transport, shops and cafes.
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 Laura Meyer on ******** now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact Laura Slater for a confidential discussion on your career.
