APS 5 Executive Assistant - High Profile Government Agency
ACT - Canberra
Full Time
Job description
12 Month Contract Opportunity with view for Permanency | Canberra
Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast paced environment and enjoys supporting senior leaders to achieve their objectives?
An exciting opportunity is available for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to join a high performing government team based in Canberra. Supporting senior executives, this role will see you operating at the centre of business operations, managing competing priorities, handling sensitive information, and ensuring the smooth day to day functioning of the executive office.
Key responsibilities
- Complex diary and inbox management
- Coordinating meetings, appointments, and stakeholder engagements
- Managing competing priorities and changing deadlines
- Preparing correspondence, briefing materials, and presentations
- Handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Coordinating travel, logistics, and administrative processes
- Providing high level executive support and anticipating business needs
- Liaising with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
About you
To be successful, you will bring:
- Previous Executive Assistant experience supporting senior leaders
- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- A proactive and forward thinking approach
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A professional, personable, and corporate presentation style
- Sound judgement and a high level of confidentiality
- The confidence to work autonomously and manage upwards when required
What's on offer?
- 12 month contract opportunity with view for permanency or Section 26 Transfer
- Canberra location
- Opportunity to support senior executive leadership
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Potential for longer term career opportunities
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold an NV1 Security Clearance or have the ability to obtain and maintain one.
If you are a polished Executive Assistant who enjoys working in a dynamic and evolving environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Hays Canberra for a confidential discussion. Please send your CV to 
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LHS 297508 #3008170 - Madeleine Ellacott
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Job Summary
- Published on: 20 Jul, 2026
- Category: Office Support
- Vacancy: 1
- Job type: Full Time
- Salary:
- Location: ACT - Canberra
- Job Nature: Full Time
Company Details
- Name: Hays
- Location: ACT - Canberra