Job description
Job Description
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time / 6 months
Organisation: Victorian Planning Authority
Salary: $56,834 - $72,985
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: VG/1204X
The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is a State Government statutory authority governed by the Victorian Planning Authority Act 2017. Our focus is on integrated land use, built form and infrastructure planning outcomes for significant precincts and places in growing Victorian cities, suburbs and regions. We collaborate with key partners and stakeholders to deliver the Victorian Government's planning policies in support of urban growth, housing, jobs and transport options. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and our ability to overcome barriers and deliver great plans for precincts and places. This would not be possible without the best people and we ensure that every person at the VPA feels connected to our outcomes. We are committed to ensuring our entire team is supported, empowered and valued and we actively nurture a culture of continual learning and innovation.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Assistant to join the Executive Services Team.
The role provides administrative and organisational support to the Manager Executive Services and the wider administration team as needed and directed and provides relief and back up support to the Receptionist.
All key selection criteria can be found in the position description which is located under the attachments heading on the Victorian Government Careers website.
How to Apply
To find out more about this opportunity, click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of your application you are required to attach a resume and covering letter demonstrating that you meet the key selection criteria found in the Position Description.
For queries relating to this role please email jobs@vpa.vic.gov.au.
What We Offer
In addition to working in an inclusive and supportive team environment, our employees also enjoy benefits, such as:
competitive salaries
opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
salary packaging of superannuation and leave loading
generous leave entitlements, including the opportunity to purchase up to an additional eight weeks' leave per annum
an annual performance and development scheme, with performance-based salary increases
health and well-being initiatives such as fruit box and flu vaccination
free access to the VPA's Employee Assistance Program, which provides personal and confidential counselling support on personal and work-related issues
end of trip facilities which include bike storage and showers to support those wishing to use non-motorised forms of travel.
Important Information about your application
The VPA believes in diversity and equality and we are committed to ensuring that our workplace is reflective of the Victorian community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
We will offer reasonable adjustments for persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment as part of our commitment to build an inclusive workplace that supports everyone being fully integrated and valued for their contribution.
Applications for this position close at 11.59 pm on Monday 11 March 2024.