Organisation: Department of Justice and Community SafetyOccupation: Administration/SecretarialReference: VG/DJ1945JAN2025Job posted: 23/01/2025Closes: 13/02/2025Classification: VPSG5Salary Range: $109,730 - $132,764The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.About the RoleThe Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to provide a critical role in its Aboriginal Justice division.Provides comprehensive administrative and executive support to two Deputy Secretaries, demonstrating initiative and a strong commitment to the smooth running of the Deputy Secretaries' offices.Provides a quality assurance service in relation to incoming briefs and correspondence.Represents the Deputy Secretaries' offices in a highly professional manner with internal and external stakeholders.Provides leadership to the Executive Assistant group across the Aboriginal Justice (AJ) and Police, Racing, Victims and Coordination (PRVC) groups, and manages administrative processes, and implements change as required.About YouProven experience in providing executive support to senior executives within a large organisation and with limited supervision in a sensitive and fast-paced environment.Sound knowledge of the processes, policies and procedures within government and understanding of public sector accountability.Demonstrated experience in providing quality assurance for briefs, letters, and emails using clear, concise and grammatically correct language.Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to work well and effectively with people across the department and VPS.Strong service excellence skills, with an ability to make clients and their needs a primary focus for maintaining satisfaction.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of and ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal communities.QualificationsA qualification in administration or a similar discipline is desirable but not mandatory.Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Workforce Unit throughout the recruitment process.
Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact ****** if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.How to ApplyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement.
Applications should include a resume and covering letter.
Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Department of Justice and Community Safety job application system.
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