As a central agency of the Australian Government, this Department plays an important role in assisting government across a wide range of policy areas to ensure its outcomes are met.

The Department supports the government’s ongoing priorities through the Budget process and fosters leading practice through the public sector resource management, governance and accountability frameworks. They play a lead role in advising the government on many of its strategic priorities, including providing advice to the government on optimal arrangements for the management and ownership of public assets.

The Opportunity

The department is one of the most sought-after employers within the APS and opens career opportunities for talented EA’s, including the chance to work with a central Government Department that is crucial to government decision making. If you are ambitious and career minded, this is one of the best employers in the APS to be seen, make impact and fast track your career development and trajectory.

If you have been looking for an EA role that will take you out of the norm and into unchartered territory, then this is the opportunity for you.

• Career development opportunity – work with a high-profile central agency
• Vacant roles, opportunities at both the APS4 and APS5 level
• Barton location – some WFH options

The Role

You’ll play a key role in a team that is central to major decision-making processes, offering you exceptional exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives. This is a standout opportunity for a high performer who thrives on responsibility and wants to work within a supportive team that fosters growth and development.

Duties include:

• Prepare correspondence, including minutes, letters and other written material
• Manage and organise the diary, travel and appointments
• Assist with travel and meetings for other academy staff
• Liaise with other areas of the department and external stakeholders
• Manage office systems and records using MS Office, SAP and TRIM
• Provide support for project and research work
• Undertake administration and coordination tasks for the wider administration staff

The Ideal Person

You will be friendly and influential with the ability to confidently liaise across senior staff and external bodies. Providing support to your team and building working relationships with them will be a part of your career you most enjoy.

You will need to be up for a challenge, with the ability to work across competing deadlines and provide support to multiple areas at once. Your time management and organisation skills will be paramount in this role. In addition, you will be able to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment and be adaptive to change.

You must be eligible to hold and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance and have previous experience as an Executive Assistant in either the private sector, or a Government Agency.

Salary / Rate

• APS4: $79k - $89k + 15.4% Super
• APS5: $89k - $99k + 15.4% Super
• 12-month non-ongoing contract with extension options – section 26 transfers welcome

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Tamasi on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 20610.

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.