Executive Assistant (APS 5)

Australian Antarctic Division; Australia; Remote; AUD 89,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Antarctic Division is seeking an APS 5 Executive Assistant to support a Division Head. This ongoing role involves high‑level administrative duties, discretion and confidentiality in a trusted office.

Based in Australia, the EA anticipates business needs, rearranges priorities and manages flows to ensure timely delivery. Salary range: AUD 88,834–96,829 per year. Closing date is 22 November 2026 at 11:30 pm AEDT.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex administrative work in a Division Head’s office with discretion and confidentiality.
• Anticipate business needs, rearrange priorities, and manage office workflows to deliver on time.
• Closing date: 22 November 2026, 11:30 pm AEDT.

Job description

Section: Executive

APS 5 – Ongoing

Salary: $88,834 – $96,829 per annum

Duties:

A DCCEEW APS Level 5 Executive Assistant (EA) performs complex administrative work in a Division Head’s office. They exercise discretion, judgement, and maintain confidentiality in a position of trust.

Division Heads rely on their EAs to anticipate business needs, rearrange priorities, and manage business flows through their office effectively so their work is delivered on time. EAs work under limited direction and are influential, adaptable, and agile.

Closing date: 22 November 2026. 11:30 pm AEDT

Contact officer: Bronwyn Hill – 0262689711 or email [e-mail]