APS4 Executive Assistant

Hays · Canberra ACT · Full time
Posted 33d ago

APS4 Executive Assistant

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Provide high-level executive support to senior leaders
  • Manage complex calendars and travel arrangements
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders

APS4 Executive Assistant | Federal Government | Deakin ACT

Your new company
Hays is currently partnered with a Federal Government Agency to recruit an experienced APS4 Executive Assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and providing high-level executive support to senior leaders.

Your new role
As an APS4 Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality administrative and executive support, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the Branch.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing complex calendars, meetings and appointments
  • Coordinating travel arrangements and related documentation
  • Monitoring and managing executive inboxes
  • Preparing correspondence, agendas, briefing packs and meeting papers
  • Providing secretariat support, including minute-taking and action tracking
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
  • Coordinating branch administrative activities and business support functions
  • Managing competing priorities while maintaining high levels of accuracy and professionalism

What you'll need to succeed

  • Demonstrated experience in a corporate administration or Executive Assistant role
  • Experience providing high-level support to senior executives or leadership teams
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality
  • Previous experience working within a Government environment will be highly regarded
  • Must be Australian Citizenship

What you'll get in return

  • $43.82 per hour plus super
  • Contract through to 31 December 2026 with a view for an extension
  • Opportunity to support senior executive leaders within a large Federal Government agency
  • Exposure to high-profile corporate and procurement functions
  • Collaborative and professional team environment

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Rebecca Hillbrick from Hays Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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Skills

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Action trackingAgenda preparationCalendar managementConfidentiality managementCorrespondence preparationEmail managementGovernment environment experienceHigh-level support to executivesMeeting coordinationMeeting papers preparationMicrosoft office suiteMinute-takingRelationship managementStakeholder engagementTravel arrangements

Perks & benefits

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Collaborative and professional team environmentContract through to 31 december 2026 with a view for an extensionOpportunity to support senior executive leaders

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