Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant required for a 6-month contract with a Government Department based in Cairns

Your new company

Join a government department for a 6-month temporary contact with an immediate start, located in Cairns.

Your new role

As the Executive Assistant, you will provide executive support to a director and assistant secretary. You will be responsible for the provision of the administrative functions of the executive office and will work closely with the team.

You will be responsible for the below, but not limited to –
  • Managing, tracking and prioritising a high volume of emails with actionable requests.
  • Strong negotiation and planning skills in managing the executive’s diary.
  • Managing travel arrangements and acquittals. Preparing travel itineraries. Coordinating visits and meetings for internal and external visitors and delegations.
  • Other administrative tasks such as publishing on the team SharePoint site, maintaining email and MS Teams distribution lists and ordering stationery.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Demonstrated resilience and proven capacity to work in an often-high-pressure environment.
  • A high level of professionalism, discretion, sensitivity, and interpersonal skills.
  • Organisational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and work areas efficiently.
  • Excellent time management.
  • Attention to detail, precision in your work to deliver and maintain high standards.
  • Relationship building, strong interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across locations.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills including the ability to negotiate with a broad range of audiences.
  • Highly developed skills using the Microsoft Office suite of software (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and MS Visio and MS Teams.
  • Knowledge of government systems preferred.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will have an immediately available direct 6 month non-ongoing contract, direct with a Government Department based in Cairns, paying an attractive salary- you will work in a well-established, friendly and supportive team and your contribution will be valued in the ongoing success of this busy department.


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.

Equally, please do not hesitate to direct questions to Grace Dunn - 07 4049 2969 or email grace.dunn@hays.com.au.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
QLD - Cairns
Specialism
Office Support
Ref:
2925238

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Grace Dunn, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Cairns
Level 2, Suite 64, 20 Lake St

Telephone: 0740492969

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