Executive Assistant

Job Description

Position: Executive Assistant
Location: Canberra
Start date: July 2026
Duration: 6 months with potential to extend
Pay rate: $91955 to $99795 plus 15.4% superannuation
Security requirements: Must hold a Baseline security clearance or above

Overview
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and organisational support to a senior executive and division within a Government environment. This role requires exceptional communication skills strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate information flow between senior management and stakeholders
• Review incoming correspondence prioritise actions and coordinate responses
• Prepare routine correspondence briefing materials meeting papers and executive documentation
• Conduct research and prepare draft responses for executive materials
• Arrange meetings venues agendas and distribute meeting papers
• Provide minute taking and maintain records in approved formats
• Coordinate executive assistant support activities across the division
• Deliver high-level administrative support including procurement budgeting and records management
• Identify and contribute to business improvement initiatives within the division

Experience/requirements:

• Demonstrated experience providing executive or high-level administrative support
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience liaising with a broad range of stakeholders
• Ability to prepare professional correspondence and briefing materials
• Experience coordinating meetings and taking minutes
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency required
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment screening including a police check
• Must hold a Baseline security clearance or above

Apply now or contact SOS Recruitment onfor a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on 1 June 2026. If your application is received after this date well be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities that may come up. We encourage you to apply even if the closing date has passed.

SOS Recruitment is committed to workplace diversity and equity in employment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disabilities women people with family responsibilities and individuals from diverse cultural linguistic religious and LGBTIQ backgrounds.