Executive Assistant
- Posted 31 July 2020
- Job type Contract
- Sectors CGC CoverGovernment
- Reference3153199
Job description
We are looking for an experienced executive assistant who has an extensive background in providing secretarial support to multiple department executives.
Through communicating and working in collaboration with a range of stakeholders and professionals who work with children in a range of early childhood education environments, our client ensures the delivery of high-quality services to build a better future for children. Our client is also responsible for implementing and administering state-based funding to continuously improve the quality of and access to early childhood education in NSW.
Role responsibilities:
- 3 month contract opportunity with NSW State Government - Immediate start!
- Based in Parramatta - required on site.
- Must have prior experience supporting high level-executives!
Through communicating and working in collaboration with a range of stakeholders and professionals who work with children in a range of early childhood education environments, our client ensures the delivery of high-quality services to build a better future for children. Our client is also responsible for implementing and administering state-based funding to continuously improve the quality of and access to early childhood education in NSW.
Role responsibilities:
- Provide high level clerical and administrative support and services to internal and external clients
- Track and manage incoming and outgoing correspondence for the unit and determine action or referral in accordance with office procedure
- Monitor and maintain store supplies and equipment
- Co-ordinate and update the executive's diary and other commitments, including arranging travel, meetings, catering and other hospitality arrangements and other office functions as required
- Maintain the unit’s records, systems and databases, record data and file to ensure that all documentation is securely stored and readily accessed
- Provide word-processing and data entry services and draft correspondence, such as, letters, memoranda, agenda, minutes, briefing notes and related documentation on behalf of the manager and unit
- Eligibility to work full-time in Australia (40 hours/week)
- Previous experience in a similar role is essential, prior government experience is highly desirable
- Prior experience with systems TRIM and MS Suite is highly regarded