Executive Assistant – APS 6 (Non-Ongoing)

Location: Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Darwin, Melbourne, Cairns, Hobart, Townsville, Perth
Classification: APS 6 | Full-time | Non-ongoing (up to 12 months)

About the Role

Are you an organised and proactive professional who thrives on supporting senior leaders?
We’re looking for an experienced Executive Assistant (APS 6) to provide high-level administrative and executive support within a respected Commonwealth agency. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, can manage competing priorities with confidence, and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes.
As the right hand to a Senior Executive, you’ll coordinate day-to-day operations, manage key relationships, and help ensure the smooth running of the executive office. Candidates with a background in law or corporate professional services will be strongly aligned to the requirements of this role.

What You’ll Do

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  Provide high-level executive support to a Senior Executive or leadership team
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  Manage complex diaries, appointments, travel and correspondence
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  Prepare and review meeting papers, agendas, briefings and reports
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  Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the executive
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  Draft and edit professional correspondence, presentations and documentation
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  Track priorities, follow up actions and maintain strong information flow
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  Support governance activities, meetings and committee coordination
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  Maintain accurate records and ensure administrative processes are efficient and compliant

About You

You’re a trusted professional who can anticipate needs, stay two steps ahead, and make things happen. You bring a calm, solutions-focused approach and can manage sensitive information with discretion and care. You are highly adept at building strong professional relationships and establishing trust with the executives you support.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

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  Demonstrated experience providing executive or senior administrative support in a complex environment (APS experience highly regarded)
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  Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
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  Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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  High attention to detail, accuracy and professional presentation
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  Sound judgement, discretion and the ability to work with minimal supervision
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  Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using government or enterprise systems

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You’ll join a supportive and purpose-driven Commonwealth team that values collaboration, professionalism and integrity.
We offer:

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  Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
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  A positive and inclusive workplace culture
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  Opportunities to work closely with senior leaders and gain exposure to strategic projects
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  Highly supportive employee environment, underpinned by robust wellbeing initiatives and access to EAP services across the department.

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Cristina Garcia on + 612 6151 9214 or email cgarcia@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.