THE ROLE

The Executive Assistant provides executive support to the Executive Director, Strategy Policy and Planning. The Strategy Policy and Planning Branch has portfolio responsibility for Social Housing Reform, Affordable Housing and Social Investment and Portfolio Strategy and Planning. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, trustworthy, executive support to the Executive Director, manage complex email and calendar requirements and coordinating workflow. The role is responsible for a range of discrete, and often confidential, project tasks and is part of a small dynamic team that works collaboratively to ensure all products and materials are delivered in a timely and professional manner.  Coordinating internal and external stakeholders is critical in the role and requires proven experience dealing with senior executives.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Provide a wide range of Executive Assistant support functions to the Executive Director, by strategically managing the workload, in particular emails, meeting invitations, correspondence, briefs, PAEC and PPQs and invitations.  The role will handle highly sensitive and confidential information that requires judgment for prioritisation and immediate attention. 
• Provide high-level and confidential executive administrative support to the Executive Director including proving advice on a range of matters using knowledge of the department, Minister's Office, other branches within the department, policies and priorities.
• Act as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders and develop and maintain professional and productive working relationships with all stakeholders. This includes working collaboratively with the Office of the Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, other branches across Homes Victoria to ensure the Executive Director is well supported, informed and briefed in a timely manner.

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HOW TO APPLY

All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) <https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page> portal.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. 
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. 
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.