Organisation: Department of Premier and Cabinet
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: VG/1816789
An exciting and unique opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Office of the Executive Director in the First Peoples-State Relations Group as Executive Assistant at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
We recognise Victoria's First Peoples as the self-determining drivers of Aboriginal affairs in Victoria. We are committed to building ongoing, just and respectful relationships between self-determining First Peoples and the State as a priority focus.
As Executive Assistant , you will be responsible for providing confidential secretarial and administrative support to Senior Executives including extensive diary, email inbox and meeting management, stakeholder liaison and travel management.
You will also assess and prioritise incoming papers, emails and telephone enquiries and take follow up action by replying to and processing correspondence ensuring department requirements are met.
About You As our ideal candidate, you will have:
Demonstrated experience to perform high quality support activities to senior executives, including proof-reading and processing briefs, correspondence and products for senior executives and the Minister. Strong organisational and time management skills with sound experience planning, prioritising and managing the execution of a range of competing tasks. Excellent communication skills, including ability to handle difficult and sensitive communications well. Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Understanding of processes, policies and procedures within government and public sector accountability, with proficiency in Outlook, HP Content Manager, FinCloud, Adobe and Microsoft packages. Current VPS employees are strongly encouraged to apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) platform. The closing date for this position is Monday 23 September 2024. How to apply Apply before the advertised closing date. All applications should include:
a resume; and 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. Working with us, you can make a difference not just in your career, but in the community where you work and live.
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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