Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 48064
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 15 July 2026
Contact Officer: Silvija Stefanovic on [email protected]
Details: The City and Environment Directorate (CED) bring together the people, services and systems that shape Canberra’s future. We are a new directorate with a bold purpose: to deliver smarter, more connected services that respond to the needs of our Territory and community.
CED was established to align planning and transport, improve efficiency of development decisions, support environmental management, consolidate city services operations, and strengthen how government connects with the community. Our work spans the natural and built environments, city and transport services, and regulatory and customer service functions.
Strategic Finance and Business Operations Division is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and executive support to the Executive Group Manager and senior leadership team. This is a key role within a busy government environment, supporting the smooth flow of information, correspondence, meetings and priority actions across the division.
The successful candidate will manage the Executive’s diary, inbox, meetings, correspondence and office systems with professionalism, discretion and sound judgement. The role requires strong organisational capability, attention to detail, confidentiality and the ability to anticipate issues, manage competing priorities and exercise initiative in a fast-paced environment. The position also contributes to a positive, collaborative and service-focused culture within the division, including supporting continuous improvement in executive office practices, information management, templates, tracking tools and administrative processes.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
- Relevant experience in executive support, office administration, government business coordination, records management, finance, procurement or business support is highly desirable.
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Experience using Objective, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and other standard digital tools is highly desirable.
Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Applications are sought from potential candidates and should include:
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A pitch of no more than two pages demonstrating your skills and experience relevant to the 'Selection Criteria' heading in the Position Description,
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A current curriculum vitae, and
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Contact details of at least two relevant referees.
Applications should be submitted .
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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