Defence is committed to supporting workplace flexibility. Please contact the contact officer for further details. Merit list/pools and how they will be used Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months. This merit list/pool may be used to fill other vacancies in Reid. Executive Assistant to Defence Chief Information Security Reid ACT The key duties of the position include: The Role As the Executive Assistant to Defence Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you will be required to undertake administrative support activities and tasks.You will be responsible for managing and performing clerical and administrative business support in the following areas: Schedule and calendar management. Meeting and conference administration. Travel administration. Records management. The Executive Assistant is also responsible for stakeholder engagement and acts as a front of house liaison point to triage both visitors and incoming correspondence for Senior Executives. About our Team As a member of the Defence Cyber and Information Assurance Branch within Joint Capabilities Group, you will be part of the team responsible for protecting and securing Defence information and the information environment. The branch's two core functions are: Supporting the Defence Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in providing leadership and governance to Defence's cyber and information security capabilities. Providing effective cyber and information security advice, guidance and cyber security assurance services to broader Defence customers. Our Ideal Candidate The ideal Executive Assistant will: Possess exceptional interpersonal skills and organisational acumen; Demonstrate agility and adaptability in daily tasks, and be prepared for reprioritisation on short notice; Have the ability to work under pressure; Have excellent organisational skills, communication and writing skills; and Be eager to learn and prepared to learn. You are able to work independently under limited direction and coordinate closely with the Office of Defence CISO team in order to achieve desirable outcomes in support of the CISO's objective and intent. Security Clearance: Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Negative Vetting Level 1". Recruit Ability applies to this vacancy. Under the Recruit Ability scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme, declare you have a disability, and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: Getting to know the Department of Defence The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit . #J-18808-Ljbffr