Executive Assistant - Melbourne, Australia - Department of Premier and Cabinet

Department of Premier and Cabinet

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Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | CBD

Job type:
Full time

Organisation:
Department of Premier and Cabinet

Salary:
$72,751 - $88,336

Occupation:
Administration/Secretarial

Reference:
VG/VG1670228

An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Strategic Communication, Engagement and Protocol (SCEP) in the role of Executive Assistant at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

Strategic Communication, Engagement and Protocol (SCEP) division provides specialist communication and protocol advice and support to DPC and the Premier's Private Office.

The Executive Assistant role is a busy and challenging role supporting the Director, Advertising and Governance, and Director, Collaboration and Engagement, as well as other executives across the Strategic Communications, Engagement and Protocol division.

The role requires a proactive self-starter with an ability to work with limited supervision in a complex, sensitive and fast paced environment.

You will have exceptional verbal and written communication skills and your time management will be a strength. An ability to prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure will ensure success in this role.

About you

Demonstrated experience in providing high level confidential administrative and business support to a Senior Manager and/or Executive team.
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, in particular MS Word and Excel, electronic records management, finance and procurement systems, and calendar scheduling.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with ability to clearly and confidently communicate with people at all levels, identify key messages and deal with sensitive communications well.
Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with the ability to meet deadlines in pressured situations.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

How to apply
- a resume; and
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

Other relevant information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination policy which requires all DPC employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless an exception applies).

To be able to meet the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination requirements and for the department to meet its obligations under the OH&S Act, the department will request employees provide their vaccination information (including 3rd dose / booster) or evidence of an exemption throughout the recruitment process.

Inability to provide this may impact your subsequent employment to the department.

DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.