Executive assistant

L5 Executive Assistant - State Government

Your new company

Hays is partnering with a well-regarded State Government organisation with a strong public purpose and a reputation for professionalism, integrity and community impact. This organisation operates in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment and offers employees the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to government outcomes while working alongside experienced senior leaders.

Your new role

Reporting into the Chief Executive’s office, you will provide high-level executive support to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the office. This is a trusted Executive Assistant role requiring discretion, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities with confidence.

Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Proactive management of the CEO’s diary, travel and meeting schedule
  • Drafting, reviewing and coordinating high-quality correspondence, including liaison with the offices of responsible Ministers
  • Coordinating briefings, meeting papers and executive documentation
  • Ensuring accurate record-keeping and excellent document and information management practices
  • Acting as a key point of contact between the executive and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
  • Supporting governance, Ministerial and Parliamentary processes in line with government protocols
This role suits an experienced EA who is comfortable operating in a senior executive and government environment.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

  • Proven experience in a high-level administrative or executive support role, supporting senior executives
  • Exceptional written communication skills with strong attention to detail and experience quality-assuring formal documents
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise professionally with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Outstanding organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines using office systems effectively
  • Sound knowledge of State Government processes, including Ministerial and Parliamentary procedures and protocols
Experience in a State Government or similarly complex environment will be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

You’ll be rewarded with:
  • A competitive rate
  • The opportunity to work in a high-profile executive office with exposure to senior decision-making
  • A professional, collaborative and supportive workplace culture
  • Experience within a complex government environment that will strengthen your executive and public-sector career credentials
  • Access to flexible working arrangements, where operationally possible
This role would suit an experienced Executive Assistant seeking stability, meaningful work and the opportunity to contribute at a senior level within State Government.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
WA - Perth
Specialism
Office Support
Ref:
2992308

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Mia Duffy, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Perth
Level 16, 1 William Street,

Telephone: 0892544511

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