APS4 Executive Assistant

Work Initiatives; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Work Initiatives is seeking an experienced APS4 Executive Assistant to support a Federal Government department in Cairns on a 6-month contract with an immediate start.

You will manage complex diaries and inboxes for senior stakeholders, coordinate ministerial tasks, prepare briefing notes, support divisional reporting, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. This role requires discretion, sound judgement and current Baseline Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• APS or comparable Executive Assistant experience
• Strong diary and inbox management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• High attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgement, professionalism and discretion
• Current Active Baseline Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Managing complex diaries and inboxes for senior stakeholders
• Coordinating ministerial and departmental taskings
• Preparing correspondence, briefing notes, and other business documentation
• Supporting divisional reporting and administrative processes
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitoring competing priorities and managing deadlines

Job description

APS4 Executive Assistant | Federal Government | Contract Cairns Location | 6-Month Contract | Immediate Start

Your new company

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Executive Assistant to join a Federal Government Department on a 6-month contract. Supporting a busy division, you'll play a key role in providing high-level executive and administrative support while helping ensure the smooth coordination of business operations.

Your new role

• Managing complex diaries and inboxes for senior stakeholders
• Coordinating ministerial and departmental taskings
• Preparing correspondence, briefing notes, and other business documentation
• Supporting divisional reporting and administrative processes
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitoring competing priorities and managing deadlines

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful, you will have:

• Previous APS or comparable Executive Assistant experience
• Strong diary and inbox management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• High attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgement, professionalism, and discretion
• Current Active Baseline Security Clearance, allowing for a faster commencement process.

What you'll get in return

• 6-month Federal Government contract
• Cairns-based role
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team
• Competitive hourly rate