Behind any great leader is a happy and highly professional executive assistant. The Department of Human Services is responsible for the development of service delivery policy and provides access to social, health and other payments and services. We are the largest Australian Government Department and deliver services Australia-Wide. Come and work with leaders in their field who make major contributions to the Australian Community. Apply now and receive a fantastic opportunity to be part of making a difference. You will have access to a work-life balance and development opportunities such as a Certificate IV in Business Administration (depending on your current qualifications and business requirements).

We are seeking dynamic individuals who can manage relationships with stakeholders, organise travel and schedules, compose correspondence, have effective oral and written communication skills and good interpersonal and teamwork skillsand offer administrative support to executive staff and members of the team.

Provide high level administrative support to the National Manager/General Manager as follows:

• excellent organisational and negotiation skills
• screen telephone calls and emails
• arrange appointments, travel and meetings
• maintain relationships with internal and external staff and stakeholders
• manage, record and coordinate the general flow of correspondence
• provide administrative support to the branch

Please visit: www.humanservices.gov.au/careers to submit an application. Job vacancy close 19 February 2012.