Sydney NSW

Full time

Location - Sydney CBD

We are looking for an organised and experienced person to fill the role of Executive Assistant in a NSW Government Ministerial Office.

This is a full-time office-based role which is located at 52 Martin Place Sydney.

We are searching for a proactive and diligent person who is keen, dedicated and can exercise sound judgment at all times.

About you:

• You have the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast, high-pressure environment and handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• You are an excellent communicator, have strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• You have the ability to build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• You are adaptable, resilient and agile and strive for continuous improvement.
• You have a working knowledge of the NSW Government with an understanding of the political environment seen as highly desirable.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Minister's diary and schedule and ensure the Minister's diary and other disclosure obligations are adhered to.
• Manage event and meeting requests with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for the Minister and staff as required.
• Ensure the smooth running of the office including provision of stationery and consumables
• Work with Departmental Liaison Officers and advisers to respond expeditiously to phone calls and correspondence from members of the public and Members of Parliament.
• Manage meeting room diaries and set up
• Support the Minister and office with other tasks as required.

Salary: To be negotiated

How to apply

To apply for the role of Executive Assistant, you’ll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online. Your application should include:

• a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).
• a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact the Hiring Manager.

Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm Wednesday 26 March 2025.

Learn more

For enquiries, please contact the Hiring Manager on 02 7225 6090.

If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, contact I Work for NSW Support at [email protected] or 1800 562 679.