Executive Assistant

About the role

The Executive Assistant will provide high‑level administrative and secretarial support to senior directors in a government setting. This full‑time, onsite position offers an immediate start and a competitive hourly rate.

Key responsibilities

• Manage email correspondence, phone enquiries, and in‑person queries on behalf of directors.
• Prepare letters, reports, and other written communications, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
• Maintain filing systems, records, and registers, and coordinate document storage.
• Organise meeting agendas, supporting documents, and schedule appointments, including minute‑taking.
• Conduct research and produce reports for special projects as required.
• Provide additional organisational support services to meet the directors’ needs.

Required profile

• Relevant administrative qualifications or demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Understanding of council or government administrative functions, or the ability to learn quickly.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive, political, and confidential information.
• Strong customer‑service orientation and effective communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving capabilities.