Executive Assistant - Housing and Homelessness, Policy and Programs and Client Services | Full-[...]

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Capital Territory’s Housing Assistance is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Executive Branch Managers. This full-time permanent role requires high-level administrative skills, strong organisation and the ability to balance conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The Executive Assistant will work closely with the Office of the Executive Group Manager and Senior Leadership within Housing Assistance to facilitate delivery of government priorities, promoting

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-level administrative support to senior staff.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level administrative support to the Executive Branch Managers.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings and travel arrangements for Housing and Homelessness, Policy and Programs and Client Services branches.
• Assist in prioritising competing priorities to support government priorities and maintain records in TRIM.

Skills

Administrative support

High-level coordination

Tools

TRIM record management system

Job description

Executive Assistant - Housing and Homelessness, Policy and Programs and Client Services
Full-time Permanent

Details: Housing Assistance is seeking a highly organised and dedicated individual to support the Executive Branch Managers for the Housing and Homelessness, Policy and Programs and Client Services Branches. The Executive Assistant to the Executive Branch Managers works within a fast-paced environment to provide high level administrative support vital to the functioning of Housing Assistance's critical work.
The Executive Assistant works closely with the Office of the Executive Group Manager and Senior Leadership within Housing Assistance to manage competing interests to facilitate the delivery of key Government priorities. The Executive Assistant works across the Client Engagement Team, Assessing, Allocations & Relocations, Tenancy Experience & Tribunal Services, Assurance, Review & Complaints, Homelessness Services, Housing Policy and Procurement to promote collaboration across business units and assist Housing Assistance's critical mission to support vulnerable Canberrans.
If you are passionate about supporting Canberrans and making a positive impact on our community, this is the role for you.
Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Eligibility/Other requirements: Demonstrated ability and proficiency in HCSD's record management system TRIM is not required but is highly desirable.

Notes: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .