Senior Executive Support Specialist

Tasmanian Government; Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tasmanian Government is seeking a capable professional to provide high‑level executive and administrative support to the Chief Executive in Hobart. This fixed‑term, full‑time role sits within the Office of the Chief Executive and requires independent work, initiative and strong cross‑agency collaboration.

You will manage diaries, coordinate meetings and travel, prepare papers, take accurate minutes, and liaise with senior government officers and external organisations.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification relevant to Business Administration or other relevant discipline.
• Experience working in or with the public sector, particularly in executive support positions.
• Must satisfy security vetting processes to obtain Baseline clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate high level executive and administrative support to the Chief Executive, including diary management, visitor reception, and travel and meeting coordination.
• Prepare and distribute meeting papers, take minutes, monitor follow up actions, and support committees as required.
• Act as main liaison for the Chief Executive with senior government officers, external organisations and the public.
• Manage the Commission’s policies and provide training on information management and case management systems.
• Undertake other tasks as directed by the Chief Executive Officer.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Meeting coordination

High-level liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Information management system

Case management system

Job description

The Tasmanian Government is seeking a capable professional to provide high‑level executive and administrative support to the Chief Executive in Hobart. This fixed‑term, full‑time role sits within the Office of the Chief Executive and requires independent work, initiative and strong cross‑agency collaboration.

You will manage diaries, coordinate meetings and travel, prepare papers, take accurate minutes, and liaise with senior government officers and external organisations.