Description:
Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.
- Crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the CEO’s office and Board at SOPA
- Temporary opportunity until November with the potential for extension or ongoing
- Located at Sydney Olympic Park with flexible working supported
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $ $ 110,266 to $ 122,058 plus super
What’s in it for me?
Join our team for a fantastic cultur e with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.
The role
As the Executive Assistant, you'll be the key support for the CEO's office, delivering exceptional executive, secretariat, and administrative assistance. Your role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of the CEO’s office and Board, handling complex issues, and coordinating administrative support across the organization. You'll manage the CEO’s time, prepare essential documents, and act as the first point of contact, all while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
You'll manage a range of tasks requiring sensitivity and discretion, especially when dealing with politically sensitive or urgent matters. Your ability to provide creative solutions and work collaboratively will be key to your success. This role requires a proactive approach to managing tasks, prioritizing urgent matters, and ensuring that the CEO’s office runs efficiently and effectively.
For more information read the full Role Description: Executive Assistant
What you will bring to the role
- Previous experience in a similar role with a complex diverse organisation
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members
- Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
- Creativity and innovation to bring fresh ideas and approaches to problem-solving
- High level administrative skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and competing demands
About us
The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.
We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.
Join us
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close Thursday 27th March at 11.55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact Melissa Brooks, Executive Officer, melissa.brooks@sopa.nsw.gov.au.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.
We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.
Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn
Role Description