Job Details
  • Reference403483C_1674165387
  • LocationCanberra
  • Job TypeContract
  • Posted17 days ago
  • ConsultantLeanne Porter
As one of the Australia's largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod's recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.
Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage an APS4,5,6 Executive Assistant on a contract for 5 months with potential extension.
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Manage your Group Head's calendar and provide high-level support to assist them with managing competing priorities.
  • Monitor and manage emails and calls by triaging matters requiring action, approval, and review.
  • Prepare routine correspondence and coordinate corporate documentation including papers, reports, briefs, and other documentation.
  • Arrange travel, accommodation bookings and financial acquittal services for the Group.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of your Group or Group Head.
  • Work collaboratively with other Executive Assistants and the broader department.
  • Strive for continuous improvement of the Group Head's office performance by using efficient and practical administration processes and systems.
  • Provide secretariat support where required including scheduling meetings, taking minutes and preparing meeting papers.
  • Assist with onboarding of new starters and exit process for departing staff.

    Skills and Knowledge Required:
  • Leadership, interpersonal and people management skills in a dynamic and changing Strong organisation and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage one's own workflow and priorities.
  • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to take responsibility for accurate completion of work.
  • Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with stakeholders at all levels and to work within and contribute to a team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Sound judgement, integrity and discretion, including the ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.

    Mandatory Requirements:
  • Applicants must Australian Citizens


    If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting "Apply for this job". Alternatively, you can call Leanne Porter on 02 6268 9926 or email Leanne.Porter@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.