Executive Assistant (EA)

Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions; Sydney; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% employer super contribution

Salary range AUD 88,834 - 111,701 per年

Job summary

Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) in Sydney seeks flexible, organized Executive Assistants at APS5 and APS6 classifications to support National Practice Leaders and Senior Executive Lawyers. You will manage calendars, draft routine responses, and liaise across the criminal justice system to ensure timely delivery of critical work.

Ideal candidates will bring experience as executive assistants or administrators who can anticipate needs, exercise sound judgement, and maintain

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leaders or executive teams in government or private sectors.
• Ability to manage calendars, coordinate multiple priorities, and draft routine correspondence.

Responsibilities

• As an APS5 Executive Assistant, support the Strategic objectives by acting as liaison between CDPP executives and internal teams.
• Coordinate and manage SELs' schedules and diaries and undertake administrative tasks.
• Monitor executive inboxes, draft routine responses, coordinate workflows and follow up on actions to meet deadlines.
• As an APS6 Executive Assistant, draft executive correspondence, prepare briefing packs and manage sensitive partner relationships.
• Coordinate workflows and support team management activities, acting as a strategic partner to senior leadership.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Stakeholder liaison

Administrative coordination

Job description

Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions – Sydney NSW

$88,834 - $111,701 a year

1d ago , from Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP)

• Sydney

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP) is seeking flexible, organised, and proactive Executive Assistants (EAs) at APS5 and APS6 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 Leaders (NPLs), Senior Executive Lawyers (SELs) and their practice groups.

As an APS5 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.

• APS 5 and APS 6
• $88,834 - $111,701 plus 15.4% employer super contribution
• Sydney

As an APS6 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.

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

• unique and challenging work;
• professional development opportunities;
• 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.