In-Demand Assistant | full time temporary Jobs in Canberra, Act

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4
Salary: $86,750 - $93,416 plus superannuation
Position No: 43015
Directorate: ACT Electoral Commission
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 July 2026
Contact Officer: Mashi DeSilva on [email protected] or (02) 6207 5365

Details: The Executive Assistant role provides administrative and executive support to the Electoral Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner. The role ensures the efficient management of communication, office operations, diary scheduling and liaises with stakeholders while exercising professionalism, maintaining confidentiality and discretion, and exercising sound judgement consistently and independently.

As part of a small independent statutory authority, the role requires sound judgement, discretion, adaptability and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a dynamic electoral environment.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Highly desirable:

Experience in providing administrative assistance to a Senior Executive or similar role.
Experience and ability in providing high-level organisational and office management support, including the ability to exercise initiative, prioritise workloads and meet set deadlines.
Demonstrated experience in records management and correspondence tracking, including an understanding of sound document management practices and records management obligations.
Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively liaise with a range of stakeholders.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please submit a one-page pitch addressing Professional/Technical and Behavioural Capabilities set out in the Position Description and provide a current curriculum vitae, including contact details for two 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.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

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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This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

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