About the Treasury
The Treasury is a respected and influential central economic agency. We provide advice and analysis to the Australian Government on a broad range of economic, fiscal, structural, financial and tax policy issues. We also monitor global economic conditions to make sure Australia is well placed to respond to emerging trends.
We seek passionate people from diverse professions who will work collaboratively to deliver the ideas and advice that will help Australia meet future challenges. With attractive commencing salary, superannuation, generous leave entitlements and career development opportunities, you will be well rewarded at the Treasury.
About our Executive Assistant Roles
We are seeking candidates to join our Executive Assistant (EA) team at the APS4 and APS5 classification levels. In this role you will be required provide high-level executive and administrative support to Senior Executive Service (SES) officers and divisional staff.
Currently several vacancies at the APS 4 classification level are available for immediate filling.
As an Executive Assist you will:
- manage, coordinate and prioritise the workflow of the SES office to ensure priorities and deadlines are met including diary management, email and telephone enquiry handling and routine correspondence such as emails
- provide secretariat support including agendas and meeting minutes and maintain information resources e.g. procedures, processes, documents and planning tools within your work area to foster and support the division’s goals and objectives,
- provide high level administrative and coordination support, including managing and organising meetings, briefings and events and anticipating and managing competing commitments
- handle sensitive information, maintain confidentiality and model ethical behaviour and practices consistent with the APS Code of Conduct and APS Values,
- work collaboratively with other Executive Assistants/Executive Officers and the broader business area
- undertake a broad range of corporate and administrative support functions across the division including procurement, accounts processing, project and research work or analysis and other tasks as required, and
- manage records and use systems including SharePoint, Microsoft Office, PDMS, Tech1 and other tools and share information and knowledge across the Executive Assistant network.
At the APS4 level you will manage the office and diaries of at least one SES Band 1.
At the APS5 level you will manage the office and diary of an SES Band 2 (or equivalent) and mentor and support new and junior staff members and assist Senior Executive Assistants when required. You will have experience in a previous EA or senior administration support role.
Executive Assistants (EAs) at Treasury are highly valued employees and have access to support and opportunities such as mentoring, peer support, shared learning and ongoing professional development.
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to be part of a network of Executive Assistants that collaborate and innovate across our department.
A merit pool may be established to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing similar vacancies, should they become available within 18 months from the date advertised.
Eligibility
This vacancy is open to Australian Citizens only and you must have the ability to obtain and maintain a minimum Baseline security clearance. This will be paid for you by The Treasury upon an offer of employment. For further information, please visit defence.gov.au/security/clearances or contact our the Recruitment team for a chat.
Further information
Applications close Monday 6 May 2024 at 11:30pm.
Non-ongoing opportunities may be offered for a specified term for an initial period of up 12 to 18 months (determined by business requirements), with the possibility of extension up to two years.
For further information, please refer to the Position Description below (word and PDF versions) for comprehensive information about the Treasury or contact the Recruitment Team through (02) 6263 2222 (Option 3) or recruitment@treasury.gov.au.
APS 4-5 EA Bulk Round Pos Description (April 2024).docx
APS 4-5 EA Bulk Round Pos Description (April 2024).pdf
