Executive Assistant (APS5 & APS6)

Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous leave entitlements

Salary progression

Superannuation 15.4%

Wellbeing allowance

EAP counselling

Job summary

Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) in Sydney CBD NSW is seeking flexible, organised, and proactive Executive Assistants (EAs) at APS 5 and APS 6 classifications to join our team. You will provide comprehensive executive, administrative, and operational support to the National Practice Leader and Senior Executive Lawyers within the National Practice.

As an APS 5 Executive Assistant, you will coordinate schedules, manage diaries, liaise between CDPP executives, internal teams, and

Qualifications

• Experienced EAs and administrators who can proactively identify executive requirements.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and remain composed under pressure.
• Background across private sector, private legal practice or government sectors.
• Experience coordinating workflows and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage SELs schedules and diaries.
• Draft executive correspondence and briefing packs for senior leaders.
• Monitor executive inboxes, draft routine responses, coordinate workflows, and follow up on action items to meet deadlines.
• Support team management activities and coordinate workflows across the practice groups.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Stakeholder liaison

Documentation

Job description

Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions – Sydney CBD NSW

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP) is seeking flexible, organised, and proactive Executive Assistants (EAs) at APS 5 and APS 6 classifications to join our team in Sydney.

You will work as part of a small management group and provide comprehensive executive, administrative, and operational support to the National Practice Leader (NPL), Senior Executive Lawyers (SELs) and their practice groups.

As an APS 5 Executive Assistant, you will:

• play a vital role in supporting the strategic objectives of the CDPP by acting as a central point of liaison between CDPP executive and internal teams and partner agencies and stakeholders across the criminal justice system;
• coordinate and manage SELs schedules and diaries and undertaking other administrative tasks as required; and
• monitor executive inboxes, drafting routine responses, coordinating workflows, and following up on action items to meet key deadlines.

As an APS 6 Executive Assistant, you will also:

• operate in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with limited supervision;
• draft executive correspondence, prepare briefing packs, and manage sensitive partner relationships across the APS;
• undertake leadership responsibilities, including coordinating workflows and supporting team management activities;
• partner with leaders, and helping create positive outcomes for our team members; and
• act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, ensuring the seamless operation of their offices and alignment with organisational priorities.

Our ideal candidates are experienced EAs and administrators who can proactively identify and anticipate the requirements of a senior executive, exercise sound judgement and remain composed when prioritising work.

The CDPP welcome applications from EAs with varied experience across the private sector, private legal practice and/or government sectors who are looking for the opportunity to transfer their expertise into the federal government environment.

Joining our team offers the opportunity to undertake meaningful work that supports the administration of justice and contributes to positive outcomes for the Australian community.

No matter where you work with us, you’ll have access to:

• unique and challenging work;
• generous leave entitlements with additional paid time off during the Christmas close-down period;
• clear and transparent salary progression, and scheduled salary increases;
• 15.4% superannuation;
• flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance;
• a $295 annual wellbeing allowance; and
• free and confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for staff and their family members.

*Please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for details.