Your new company

This position is with the Australian Federal Government, working in a Department with a focus on improving the lives of Australians through varius programs and incentives.

Your new role

This position is focused on providing exceptional support to the Director. Your day-to-day key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Comprehensive professional email and diary management for the Director
  
• Scheduling meetings and appointments across multiple timezones
  
• Coordinating meeting logistics, including the preparation of meeting papers and report documents (including editing and formatting)
  
• Conducting research, collecting and analysing data to prepare documents and briefing reports
  
• Coordinating travel and reconciliation of monthly expenses
  
• Providing secretarial support to all executive and board meetings
  
• Extensive communication with a variety of external and internal stakeholders - supporting other senior Executives if and where needed
  
• Carrying out projects for the Executive Team
  
• Personal Assistant duties as needed
  
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

This is a senior role, a premium employer and a challenging position. The organisation celebrates multidisciplinary teams and values the rich skills and experience brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. To be a successful applicant you will need to demonstrate:

• Significant experience working with senior management at EA level (minimum 3 years)
  
• Advanced skills in administration and computer literacy (Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint essential) and be 'tech-savvy'
  
• High level writing skills, including editing/ proofreading and succinct minute taking
  
• Effective time management strategies and ability to prioritise a high-pressure workload
  
• Flexible, forward-thinking, enthusiastic, confident with decision-making, and have excellent problem-solving skills.
  
• Great attention to detail, demonstrated team participation and a strong customer service focus with a high level of responsiveness are essential.
  
  
  If you are a high performer who is looking to soar in your next career move and can demonstrate your experience in all the above responsibilities, then we look forward to hearing from you.
  

What you'll get in return

In return, you will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects and contribute to the integrity of public service. You will be part of a collaborative and inclusive team, with opportunities for professional development and growth. This role offers a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension, providing valuable experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.

What you need to do now

At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from a diverse background to apply. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. 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.