Strategic Executive Assistant to National Intelligence DG

Australian Office of National Intelligence; South Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Office of National Intelligence (ONI) seeks an Executive Assistant to the Director-General of National Intelligence (DGNI) in Barton ACT. You will coordinate priorities with the Executive Officer and Chief of Staff, manage the DGNI’s schedule and travel, and oversee high-level correspondence in a fast-paced national security environment.

This role requires exceptional discretion, collaborative skill, and the ability to engage with senior leaders and external stakeholders across

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills in a collaborative environment.
• Strong judgement and discretion handling sensitive issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships across government processes and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the DGNI’s priorities with the COS and EO to optimise time use.
• Manage the DGNI’s diary, meetings, correspondence and travel arrangements.
• Oversee expense management including reimbursements and daily expenses.
• Coordinate DGNI hosted events and meetings, including external visitors.
• Prepare, manage and review high-level DGNI communications and briefings.

Skills

Leadership

Discretion

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Time management

Judgement

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Australian Office of National Intelligence (ONI) seeks an Executive Assistant to the Director-General of National Intelligence (DGNI) in Barton ACT. You will coordinate priorities with the Executive Officer and Chief of Staff, manage the DGNI’s schedule and travel, and oversee high-level correspondence in a fast-paced national security environment.

This role requires exceptional discretion, collaborative skill, and the ability to engage with senior leaders and external stakeholders across