Disability Sector | 12 month contract Your new company We are currently working with a renowned Government Department whose objective is to provide support and empower those with disabilities and provide support to families and carers. This department is currently looking for an APS4 Executive Assistant to join a warm and welcoming team based in Surry Hills. The successful candidate will be working across different branches, this is initially a 12 month contract with potential opportunity to be extended. This is an amazing opportunity to join a rewarding and purposeful agency, and gain experience within a progressive Government department. Join a sector that specialises in supporting those with complex needs, children and young people and those in residential care. Your new role Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Administration tasks Diary and email management, responding to changing priorities and timeframes Management of emails and appointments, responding to changing priorities and timeframes Preparing replies to correspondence, briefing material and handling confidential papers. Scheduling meetings and preparing documentation for committees and projects Undertaking research and investigations as requested Coordinating official meetings, travel arrangements and official functions on behalf of the branch, Regional Manager, and other Agency staff. Providing high level administrative support on personnel and financial matters within the Agency. Previous experience in an Executive Assistant role required. Australian Citizenship is a requirement due to the role being within a Federal Government Department. If you do not hold Australian Citizenship, please do not apply. What you'll need to succeed Previous Executive Assistant experience Australian Citizenship is a REQUIREMENT Strong verbal and written communication Strong organisation Advantageous: experience or understanding of the disability sector Advantageous: BASELINE CLEARANCE What you'll get in return Rewarding and progressive government department Varied and interesting role Surry Hills location close to Central station $43.82 ph super 12 month contract initially What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Lucille Kilshaw T: 02 8226 9625 E: Lucille.Kilshawhays.com.au If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 2857524