Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Department of Health, Disability and Ageing include:

• APS4 Executive Assistant
• This support generally includes, but is not limited to:
• The duties of an APS5 Executive Assistant generally include the duties for the APS4 in the above description, as well as:
• Coordinate and oversee executive support services across the division, including supporting and guiding other Executive Assistants.
• Work collaboratively with your Executive and Executive Officer to coordinate divisional business, manage competing priorities and support the achievement of divisional objectives. Contributing to the development of work plans, including establishing priorities and monitoring progress.
• Initiating advice and responding to requests for meetings, information or briefings.
• Providing guidance and support on a range of strategic coordination and support activities, based on the needs of the division.
• To be eligible for employment with the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, applicants must be an Australian citizen at the time an offer of employment is made.
• An applicant’s suitability for employment with Health will also be assessed through a variety of pre-employment check processes, such as:
• Satisfactory completion of a nationally coordinated criminal history check, and where relevant, a Working with Children and Vulnerable People Check,

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• Providing evidence of qualifications (where required), and
• RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.
• The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is focused on achieving better health and wellbeing for all Australians. If you would like to join our team, and can meet our job requirements, we invite you to apply for a position with us to build better health, better care and better quality for all Australians. The department is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals are valued. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and cultures, so we can better represent the community we serve. The department welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, mature age people, people who identify as LGBTI+, and people with parenting and/or caring responsibilities.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Hybrid. Details: Regular in-office attendance is required and can be negotiated with your manager on commencement.

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.