APS 4 Executive Assistant – Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770502
- Agency: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
- Job Title: APS 4 Executive Assistant
- Position Number: 2026/1708
- Classification: APS Level 4
- Closing Date: Sunday 12 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time;Part-Time, Ongoing;Non-Ongoing
- Location: Canberra ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Various locations – ACT, Various locations – NSW,
- Salary: $80,371 – $87,496
- Office Arrangement: Flexible (Subject to negotiation)
About Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
To Apply
Position Contact Naomi Bateman, [email protected]
Agency Recruitment Site https://www.agriculture.gov.au/about/jobs/apply
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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Duties
- This is where you play an important role.
- As the , you will provide comprehensive administrative support to Senior Executive Assistant
- Executives. Key responsibilities include:
- Correspondence and Scheduling: Handle day-to-day communications, diary management,
- exercise discretion with sensitive information, and deliver effective communication.
- Travel Coordination: Organise and manage travel arrangements, including flights,
- accommodation, itineraries, and delegation tours.
- Document Preparation and Secretariat Support: Provide secretariat services, including
- agenda preparation speaking notes, briefs, and talking points and, minute-taking for
- committees and meetings
- Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with divisional staff to ensure smooth workflow and clear
- communication.
- Team Collaboration: Engage with the executive assistant network, offer feedback, and
- mentor junior team members.
- Please note that anticipated vacancies are based in Canberra. The merit pool may also be used
- to fill future vacancies in other locations.
Eligibility / Notes
- Our ideal candidate will have:
- Demonstrated experience supporting a senior executive or team, with the ability to manage
- competing priorities in a structured, high-paced environment.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective
- working relationships and collaborate across teams and locations.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to coordinate tasks,
- prioritise workloads, and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to apply sound judgement, respond to changing priorities, and meet deadlines while
- working within established processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using MS Teams to support communication
- and business activities.
- Ability to gather and interpret information to inform decisions and determine appropriate next
- steps.
- Professionalism and integrity, upholding the APS Values and Code of Conduct in all aspects
- of work.
How to Apply
Position Contact Naomi Bateman, [email protected]
Agency Recruitment Site https://www.agriculture.gov.au/about/jobs/apply
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
Agriculture, Water and the Environment Vacancy