Aps4 Executive Assistant / Ea Contract

Disability Sector | 12 month contract Your new company
We are currently working with a renowned Government Department whose objective is to provide support and empower those with disabilities and provide support to families and carers.
This department is currently looking for an APS4 Executive Assistant to join a warm and welcoming team based in Surry Hills.
The successful candidate will be working across different branches, this is initially a 12 month contract with potential opportunity to be extended. This is an amazing opportunity to join a rewarding and purposeful agency, and gain experience within a progressive Government department. Join a sector that specialises in supporting those with complex needs, children and young people and those in residential care. Your new role
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Administration tasks
Diary and email management, responding to changing priorities and timeframes
Management of emails and appointments, responding to changing priorities and timeframes
Preparing replies to correspondence, briefing material and handling confidential papers.
Scheduling meetings and preparing documentation for committees and projects
Undertaking research and investigations as requested
Coordinating official meetings, travel arrangements and official functions on behalf of the branch, Regional Manager, and other Agency staff.
Providing high level administrative support on personnel and financial matters within the Agency.
Previous experience in an Executive Assistant role required.
Australian Citizenship is a requirement due to the role being within a Federal Government Department. If you do not hold Australian Citizenship, please do not apply.
What you'll need to succeed
Previous Executive Assistant experience
Australian Citizenship is a REQUIREMENT
Strong verbal and written communication
Strong organisation
Advantageous: experience or understanding of the disability sector
Advantageous: BASELINE CLEARANCE
What you'll get in return
Rewarding and progressive government department
Varied and interesting role
Surry Hills location close to Central station
$43.82 ph + super
12 month contract initially
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Lucille Kilshaw T: 02 8226 9*** E: ***************@hays.com.au If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Please click here to apply.