Executive Assistant to SES Leaders - ACT, Flexible

face2face Recruitment; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

face2face Recruitment is seeking experienced Executive Assistants (APS4/APS5) to support senior executives in a Commonwealth Government environment, Canberra. Roles are initially 12-month non-ongoing with potential extension and ongoing employment for high performers.

You will join a collaborative SES support network, providing critical executive assistance to General Managers (SES Band 1) and a Head of Division (SES Band 2), with flexible work arrangements and opportunities to work from home

Qualifications

• Baseline Security Clearance (essential)
• Experience as Executive Assistant, Executive Officer or senior administrative support

Responsibilities

• Manage complex and dynamic executive calendars.
• Assist with workload management and prioritisation.
• Prepare correspondence, briefs, talking points and meeting papers.
• Coordinate committee meetings and Senate Estimates requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Build productive relationships across the organisation.
• Work with Executive Offices to support divisional priorities.
• Provide high‑quality administrative and executive support to senior leaders.

Skills

Calendar management

Stakeholder liaison

Meeting papers

Prioritisation

Executive support

Job description

face2face Recruitment is seeking experienced Executive Assistants (APS4/APS5) to support senior executives in a Commonwealth Government environment, Canberra. Roles are initially 12-month non-ongoing with potential extension and ongoing employment for high performers.

You will join a collaborative SES support network, providing critical executive assistance to General Managers (SES Band 1) and a Head of Division (SES Band 2), with flexible work arrangements and opportunities to work from home