The Finance and Property Services Division is responsible for broad range of functions that support the business of DPS:
- Effective stewardship of Austalian Parliament House (APH), including providing maintenance services and delivery of the building's capital works program,
- Developing asset maintenance programs to effectively maintain APH and the Parliamentary precinct,
- Project and accommodation planning, including implementing best practice in procurement and contract management, and
- Providing financial advice and services to the department.
We are seeking a high performing candidate to provide high level executive and administrative support to the First Assistant Secretary (FAS), Finance and Property Services, including email, diary and general office management. The Executive Assistant/Business Manager will work closely with the Director, Office of the FAS Finance and Property Services to manage the workflow of the office. The Executive Assistant/Business Manager role is varied and rewards initiative and collaboration. They will contribute to improving business processes, building and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including the Office of the Secretary, and reviewing written briefs and correspondence.
The Executive Assistant/Business Manager will also be responsible for the management of the 25 National Circuit's accommodation arrangements, including the allocation of staff parking and access passes.
Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to:
- Set priorities, meet deadlines, work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment,
- Deliver business efficiencies in a small team environment,
- Build and maintain productive working relationships,
- Work with the utmost discretion and confidentiality, and
- Communicate effectively with influence
The key duties of the position include
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