Executive Assistant (EOB) - Senator Andrew Bragg

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Senator Andrew Bragg's office in Paddington, NSW invites applications for a full-time Executive Assistant. The role provides high-level administrative and executive support to the Parliamentarian, including diary management, travel, and liaison with constituents and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has EA experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and familiarity with parliamentary processes.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an executive assistant or similar role; government or political settings preferred.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Keen interest in Australia’s system of government and parliamentary processes.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Intermediate to advanced IT competence with Microsoft 365.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling information.
• Respectful demeanour when engaging with staff and constituents.
• Engagement with Senator Andrew Bragg’s views and values is essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Parliamentarian's diary including appointments, travel and logistics.
• Manage correspondence including emails and mail.
• First point of contact for constituent and stakeholder meetings.
• Assist with electorate events and activities, possibly outside standard hours.
• Promote, support and maintain a safe, inclusive workplace culture.
• Other duties as required to support the Parliamentarian and Electorate Office.

Skills

Executive assistant experience

Government experience

Organisational/time management

Communication skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Multitasking capability

Parliamentary processes understanding

Microsoft 365 IT skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The office of Senator Andrew Bragg is seeking applications for a full time ongoing Executive Assistant, based in the parliamentarians Electorate Office in Paddington, NSW.

Position Overview

The parliamentarian is seeking an enthusiastic individual to support the smooth running of the office by providing high quality administrative and executive support.

The key duties of the position include but are not limited to:

Management of the Parliamentarian's diary including appointments, travel and other logistics or changes.

Management of correspondence including e-mails and mail.

First point of contact for constituent and stakeholder meetings.

Assist with electorate events and activities, which may include work outside normal office hours.

Promote, support and maintain a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace culture.

Other duties as required to support the Parliamentarian and the effective operation of the Electorate Office.

The ideal applicant should possess the following skills, qualifications, and experience

Prior experience in an executive assistant or similar role would be highly regarded, as would experience in government or political settings.

Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.

The ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities and meet competing deadlines.

A keen interest in and understanding of Australia's system of government and parliamentary processes.

Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Intermediate to advanced IT competence with programs such as the Microsoft 365 suite.

Demonstrated professional integrity and the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

A respectful demeanour when engaging with office staff and constituents.

It is essential to the effective performance of the role that the candidate is engaged with and supportive of Senator Andrew Bragg and has an understanding of their views and values.

Employment conditions:

The position is offered under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 and conditions are outlined in the Commonwealth Members of Parliament Staff Enterprise Agreement 2024-27 which include:

A commencing salary between $79,525 and $92,846 will be negotiated depending on experience and relevant skills.

Relocation assistance, studies assistance and paid study leave may also be available (subject to eligibility requirements).

An employer superannuation contribution of 15.4% will be payable.

Applicants should note the following:

An initial probationary period of three months may apply and may be subject to extension.

The successful applicant may be required to undergo a National Police History Check.

Staff may be subject to automatic cessation triggers in accordance with Section 14 of the MOP(S) Act.

The successful applicant will be required to comply with their obligations under the Behaviour Codes and Standards