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Executive Assistant

Recruitment Hive
Canberra, ACT
A$60-$75 p/h
Administration & Office Support → PA, EA & Secretarial
Contract
Hybrid

Posted 3 days ago


  • 9 Month Contract + 12 Month Extension
  • Baseline Clearance Required
  • WFH + In Office

Our Client, a fast-paced Federal Government Agency is seeking to engage an enthusiastic and self-motivated Executive Assistant to support one or more Senior SES and their leadership team. This role requires someone who is highly organised, adaptable, and digitally confident, with a deep understanding of the systems and technology that underpin a modern government workplace.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Executive Support:

  • Provision of proactive, confidential, and efficient administrative support to SES officers, including complex diary and email management, meeting coordination, and briefing preparation;
  • Drafting and formatting documents, meeting agendas, minutes, talking points, and internal correspondence in line with Agency style guides;
  • Monitoring and prioritising incoming and outgoing communications, ensuring timely responses and escalation of urgent matters;
  • Supporting the integration and adoption of new ICT tools or platforms introduced across the Agency
  • Liaising with Agency-level ICT support teams to resolve system access, hardware/software, or security issues on behalf of the executive;
  • Generating basic reports, analytics and dashboards from digital platforms including Excel, Power BI, DevOps, and SharePoint lists;
  • Providing administrative support to the SES contribution to the ICT Transformation Program.

Essential Criteria:

  • High attention to detail;
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including ability to prepare professional documents;
  • Experience in using government digital systems (TRIM, Content Manager, Objective);
  • Experience working in a Commonwealth or State Government Department.

For a copy of the full job description, including the application instructions please get in touch with Alison at the Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button. Alternatively, you can reach Alison on (02)62991006 to discuss further.

Job ID AC649195

We Value Diversity

The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities, including individuals with disability, Indigenous Australians, veterans, and others, to express their interest in this role.


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Sydney, NSW, Australia

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