Executive Assistant

About the Role

A NSW State Government department is seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support a senior executive and their directorate. This role is ideal for someone with a strong public sector background who thrives in fast-paced environments, can manage competing priorities, and is confident engaging with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support including diary management, meeting coordination, and correspondence.
• Act as the first point of contact for the office, managing workflow and prioritising tasks.
• Organise workshops, seminars, and meetings including logistics, materials, and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and approvals.
• Manage incoming enquiries and correspondence using internal records systems (e.g. CM9, TRIM, InReach).
• Prepare reports, submissions, letters, and Ministerial correspondence.
• Maintain and improve administrative systems and databases.
• Support project-based activities including research, analysis, and reporting.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including senior executives and government agencies.

What You’ll Bring

• Public sector experience is essential, ideally within NSW State Government.
• Demonstrated experience in executive-level support and office management.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using SharePoint and document management systems.
• Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Resilient, flexible, and culturally aligned with government values.
• Experience reporting to a Director or above.

 
If you are interested in this role, please apply now or email Andrew.murphy@Chandlermacleod.com – Closing date: 04/11/2025.
 
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