Executive Assistant

An exciting opportunity exists for a VPS 3 Executive Assistant (EA) in the Wellbeing, Health and Engagement Division supporting the Director of Student Mental Health Reform and the Director of Family Violence and Child Safety.
The Executive Assistant role is available now until 29 June 2025.
The role would suit an experienced Executive Assistant supporting two Directors and their broader teams with high quality executive and administrative support, correspondence and record keeping, diary management and procurement activity.
The Wellbeing Health and Engagement Division includes teams responsible for delivering policy and initiatives that contribute to students' mental health, wellbeing and safety including: Respectful Relationships, Child Safe Standards and Mandatory Reporting, delivering on the Mental Health Royal Commission's recommendation for schools and leading the Department of Education's policy and approach to student mental health.
The role reports to the Director of Student Mental Health and Director of Family Violence and Child Safety.
Applicants are required to provide:
* a current resume
* a 2-page (maximum) statement addressing the key selection criteria and describing their suitability for the role.
For more detail regarding this position, please see attached position description.
Applications must be submitted online through the Jobs and Skills Exchange.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please call Petrina O'Connor Director, Student Mental Health Branch on 0439 925 813
DE is committed to diversity. The department places considerable effort and resources into responding to the needs of staff with a disability. People from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply for this position. If you require assistance with the recruitment process or have accessibility or adjustment requirements, please communicate with the contact person listed on this job advertisement, or contact Corporate People Services on (03) 7022 1089 or via email at vps.hr.services@edumail.vic.gov.au.
Appliction closing date 04/03/2024