Administrative Assistant

About the role

The Department of Education is recruiting an Administrative Assistant for its Workforce, System and Family Supports Division in the Early Childhood Education Group. This is an ongoing role providing executive support to senior management and supporting day-to-day administration within the division.

Key responsibilities

• Office support and diary management
• Correspondence and record keeping
• Assisting with financial and HR-related matters
• Applying business systems and administrative procedures so the division runs smoothly

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience providing high-quality administrative support
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and effective communication with stakeholders
• Sound judgement, initiative and a collaborative approach
• Desirable: experience supporting senior management; experience with Oracle or similar corporate systems

Required skills

• Confidence using Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Navigating business processes and learning new systems quickly

Preferred applicants may be asked to complete a police check. Applications close 11:59pm on Monday 16 November 2026.