Executive Assistant

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Council Jobs in Canberra is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Executive Group Manager, People, Engagement and Operations. This short-term backfill role requires hitting the ground running in a fast-paced executive environment.

You will manage priorities, coordinate diaries and correspondence, support meetings and help ensure the office runs smoothly while building strong relationships across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive support in an infrastructure-related environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage diaries and coordinate meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to the Executive Group Manager, People, Engagement and Operations.
• Manage priorities, diaries, and correspondence.
• Coordinate meetings and contribute to smooth office operations.
• Support a fast-paced executive environment.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5

Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation

Position No: 68892

Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra

Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 October 2026

Contact Officer: Helen Foudoulis on***************@act.gov.auor(02) 6207 8***

Details

Infrastructure Canberra is seeking an experienced and proactive Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Executive Group Manager, People, Engagement and Operations.

This is a short-term backfill opportunity for someone who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced executive environment. You will play a key role in supporting the EGM and broader group by managing priorities, coordinating correspondence and diaries, supporting meetings and contributing to the smooth operation of the office.

We are looking for a positive, adaptable and highly organised professional with strong communication skills, sound judgement and a commitment to delivering exceptional support. This is a great opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, build strong relationships across the organisation and contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

If you enjoy variety, thrive in a dynamic workplace and are passionate about providing high-quality executive support, we'd love to hear from you.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements

Highly desirable:

• Experience providing executive support in an infrastructure related environment.

Notes

This is a temporary position available immediately until 27 November 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 6 months. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application only.

This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

Closes: 03 November 2026