Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation
Position No: 31713
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 19 August 2026
Contact Officer: Connor McGucken on [email protected] or (02) 6205 1096
Details: Housing Assistance is seeking a highly organised and dedicated individual to support the Executive Branch Managers for the Housing and Homelessness, Policy and Programs and Client Services Branches. The Executive Assistant to the Executive Branch Managers works within a fast-paced environment to provide high level administrative support vital to the functioning of Housing Assistance's critical work.
The Executive Assistant works closely with the Office of the Executive Group Manager and Senior Leadership within Housing Assistance to manage competing interests to facilitate the delivery of key Government priorities. The Executive Assistant works across the Client Engagement Team, Assessing, Allocations & Relocations, Tenancy Experience & Tribunal Services, Assurance, Review & Complaints, Homelessness Services, Housing Policy and Procurement to promote collaboration across business units and assist Housing Assistance's critical mission to support vulnerable Canberrans.
If you are passionate about supporting Canberrans and making a positive impact on our community, this is the role for you.
Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.
Eligibility/Other requirements: Demonstrated ability and proficiency in HCSD’s record management system TRIM is not required but is highly desirable.
Notes: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Please submit:
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A statement of no more than two pages demonstrating and outlining your suitable Professional/Technical skills, Knowledge and Behaviours against the Position Requirements (Selection Criteria) outlined in the Position Description.
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Please include a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees ensuring that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor.
Applications should be submitted .
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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