About this job
About the Department:
As the Department of Education enters an exciting phase implementing the new education strategy, Equity and Excellence: Realising the potential of every student, we are investing in the capability of educational leaders and teachers through a new Education Futures Institute, tasked with empowering educators and leaders to build professional expertise across their careers through high-quality, targeted development opportunities. You will join a highly supportive team and be responsible for supporting the Executive Director, Education Futures Institute by delivering quality business support and confidential administrative and executive services.
About the role
As an Executive Assistant you will support senior leaders and the Education Futures Institute by providing professional, efficient and confidential executive and project support.
Responsibilities include:
- managing day-to-day operations and administering the flow of internal and outgoing correspondence
- providing confidential project support including research and coordinating briefing papers, preparing presentations and templates
- arranging appointments, meetings and forums including venues, travel arrangements and accommodation
- applying financial management principles including procurement guidelines
- actively participate and cooperate within the team environment to facilitate consistent delivery of support services within the branch; and
- contribute to a positive, productive and professional team culture.
Our ideal applicant will have the following key attributes:
- high level of professionalism and confidentiality;
- excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels and with evidence of managing complex issues;
- highly developed organisational, analytical and multitasking abilities, with exceptional attention to detail; and
- demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and work in a fast-paced environment requiring flexibility and collaborative decision making to achieve deadlines.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- A maximum 2 page written statement that must clearly demonstrate how your skills (may include transferable skills and capabilities) and your work experiences (include recent examples), outline your suitability to deliver the key tasks of the role. Please note, your brief resume and written statement may be considered as examples of your written communication skills.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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