Executive Assistant - Government

About the company Government department tasked with making life easier, accessible, and equitable for thousands of individuals and families across Australia. Currently seeking an Executive Assistant to join their busy team for an 18-month temporary assignment. About the role
As an Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for providing efficient and effective high-level management support services and strategic advice to an Executive Member. In addition, your key duties are as follow:Managing emails, appointments and preparing briefing materials.
Providing guidance, support and quality assurance to staff at lower classification levels
Assisting with maintaining risk management programs.Maintaining a well-developed understanding of relevant legislation and policy frameworks.Scheduling meetings, preparing reports and documents relating to committees and projects.Organising travel arrangements and supporting official functionsIdentifying and contributing to the resolution of issues and problems as they arise. About you To be successful in this role, you must have:Proven Executive Assistant or Executive Support experiencePrevious government, disability, or healthcare industry experience is a plus!Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong prioritisation and time management skillsHigh attention to detailProficiency in using MS Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Benefits18-month temporary assignmentFull-time hours, Monday to Friday$43.82 per hour superImmediate start pending clearances
Darwin NT location How to Apply: To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining examples of your ability to demonstrate the responsibilities and mandatory requirements outlined above. Please note the successful candidate for the role must hold Australian Citizenship and be willing to complete federal police check At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA community. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion
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