Executive Assistant (APS5 equivalent)

Allygroup is searching for an outstanding Executive Assistant to join the legal division within a key federal government agency. This opportunity is a secondment position for an initial 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension. 

The department is looking for candidates who can start immediately and hit the ground running.

Candidates must be an Australian citizen, Canberra-based and be available on a full-time basis (a Baseline security clearance will be highly regarded)

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • managing work schedules and all aspects associated with it, including telephone calls, electronic diary appointments and organisation of meetings and relevant papers

  • coordinating all correspondence in and out of the office and e-mail inbox, including follow-up and monitoring

  • providing administrative support to the executive and branch, including management and maintenance of meetings rooms, stationery and office equipment

  • actively managing and promoting relationships with internal and external stakeholders

  • filing records in accordance with approved records management processes and security requirements, including management and maintenance of document recording systems

  • performing straight forward research and provide project management assistance

  • coordinating programs, executive meetings and other activates for the Branch

  • providing secretariat support to meetings

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

  • good attention to detail

  • the ability to manage competing priorities

  • strong written and oral communication skills

  • strong IT skills

  • excellent organisation skills

  • use initiative to improve administrative processes

  • ability to follow direction and procedures

  • good stakeholder management skills

What you need to do now

To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button below or send a current resume and cover letter to our team at recruitment@allygroup.com.au expressing your interest in this opportunity. For a confidential talk in relation to this position, please call us on 02 5104 3170. You may also contact our office via phone or email to arrange a Video Relay call or other call services through The National Relay Service. Plain, large font copies of this ad (and relating position description/s) may also be requested by emailing recruitment@allygroup.com.au