Divisional Assistant
- Support senior staff and the wider division in a busy environment.
- Manage calendars, meetings, and provide high-level administrative support.
- Coordinate documentation and liaise with stakeholders.
Perth CBD | Full-time | 29 September 2026 – 23 July 2027
We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join a government agency based in Perth CBD on a temporary full-time basis. There is potential for the role to be extended.
This is a busy and varied position supporting senior staff and the wider division. You will need to be highly organised, proactive and confident managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing calendars, meetings, agendas and minute taking
- Providing high-level administrative and board support
- Coordinating Board, Executive, Ministerial and committee documentation
- Arranging travel, accommodation and associated expenses
- Preparing correspondence, briefing papers, reports and presentations
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
- Supporting events, workshops and other divisional activities
- Providing general administrative support as required
About you:
- Must have previous experience as an EA or in a similar senior administrative role
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
- Confident communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
- Previous government or board support experience will be highly regarded
Contract:
29 September 2026 – 23 July 2027, with potential extension. Must have full working rights in WA without a 6-month visa restriction.
Interviews are expected to commence in the next few days so please apply today! If you’re interested in this opportunity, please get in touch with Karen McGlynn on ************ or email *********************** with your updated resume.
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