Senior Executive Assistant

Department of Communities and Justice; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Communities and Justice in New South Wales is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Deputy Commissioner, Corrective Services NSW. You will manage complex calendars, travel, records and communications to ensure smooth operations.

You will prepare briefings and submissions, coordinate meetings, and assist in policy matters as required, with a willingness to travel and the ability to be in the office at least 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Driver's licence required and willingness to travel as required.
• Ability to work in the office at least 3 days per week due to core functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and executive support to the Deputy Commissioner, Corrective Services NSW.
• Manage complex calendars, appointments, records, correspondence, travel arrangements and meetings.
• Prepare and coordinate important documents including briefs, submissions and correspondence.
• Research and gather information to support decision-making on operational and policy matters.

Skills

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Job description

As a Senior Executive Assistant, you will provide high-level administrative and executive support to the Deputy Commissioner, Corrective Services NSW.

Key responsibilities

• You’ll be responsible for ensuring their work is organised, manage complex and sensitive communications, coordinate busy schedules and competing priorities, and support them in achieving business and organisational goals.
• Manage the Deputy Commissioner’s calendar, appointments, records, correspondence, travel arrangements, and meetings to ensure their time is used effectively.
• Prepare and coordinate important documents, including briefings, submissions, and correspondence, to help respond to enquiries and issues.
• Research and gather information, reports, and advice on complex operational and policy matters to support decision-making.

What you need

• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required for the role.
• Whilst flexible work arrangements are offered, the successful candidate is required to be in the office at least 3 days per week due to the core functions of the role.
• If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you,