Executive Assistant - ACT Government

Government client (agency undisclosed); Australian Capital Territory; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government department in Canberra area is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to an Executive Manager. The role is a contract until 30 November 2026 with the possibility of extension and hybrid working arrangements based in Phillip, ACT.

You will manage diary and email, coordinate travel, support management meetings, handle document and records management and financial administration, and respond to inquiries to ensure timely, accurate and courteous

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a similar EA role, particularly with secretariat and diary management duties.
• Experience working within the Government sector would be advantageous.
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to stay focused in a fast-paced environment.
• A current police check cleared within the last 6 months will be ideal.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-level executive and secretariat support, including diary and email management, coordinating travel arrangements, and supporting management meetings.
• Completing administrative tasks for the business unit, including document and records management and financial administration.
• Monitoring, coordinating and actioning incoming and outgoing correspondence and communications.
• Ensuring a high level of client satisfaction by responding to enquiries and resolving queries in a timely and efficient manner.

Skills

Diary management

Email management

Travel coordination

Meetings support

Records management

Financial administration

Client inquiries

Job description

The Company... This ACT Government department plays a vital role in supporting the wellbeing of the ACT community and is currently involved in a range of key projects across the region. This well-regarded government department is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to an Executive Manager. The role is available for an immediate start on a contract until 30 November 2026, with the possibility of extension. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and is based in Phillip, ACT. The Job... Reporting through to the Executive Officer, in this EA position you will be accountable for:

• Providing high-level executive and secretariat support, including diary and email management, coordinating travel arrangements, and supporting management meetings.
• Completing administrative tasks for the business unit, including document and records management and financial administration.
• Monitoring, coordinating and actioning incoming and outgoing correspondence and communications.
• Ensuring a high level of client satisfaction by responding to enquiries and resolving queries in a timely and efficient manner.

To be successful for this opportunity, you must have experience in the following areas and possess the below personal qualities:

• Minimum 12 months experience in a similar EA role, particularly with secretariat and diary management duties.
• Experience working within the Government sector would be advantageous.
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to stay focused in a fast-paced environment.
• A current police check cleared within the last 6 months will be ideal.

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