Senior Administration Officer and Executive Assistant | Full-time Permanent

Full job description
Closes: 14 April 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 11830
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 31 March 2026
Contact Officer: Ross Triffitt on Ross.Triffitt@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 1383


Details: Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy working closely with senior leaders, and take pride in keeping complex operations running smoothly?
Events ACT is seeking an organised and proactive Senior Administration Officer and Executive Assistant to play a pivotal role in supporting the Executive Branch Manager and the wider Branch.

This is a unique opportunity to be at the centre of one of Canberra’s most dynamic teams, contributing behind the scenes to the major events that bring our city to life.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a capable, adaptable and motivated professional who enjoys making a real difference. You will bring:

Demonstrated experience providing high‑level executive or administrative support in a complex or fast‑moving environment.
Strong organisational, prioritisation and information management skills, with excellent attention to detail.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
Confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior executives and Ministerial Offices.
Experience in recruitment coordination, HR administration or workforce systems (such as Kronos/UKG Pro) is highly desirable.
A genuine commitment to ACTPS values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation.
A strong focus on supporting safe, inclusive and respectful workplaces.
Why work with Events ACT?

At Events ACT, your work directly supports events that thousands of Canberrans and visitors enjoy each year. You’ll be part of a passionate and collaborative team that values growth, clarity and creativity.

Events ACT delivers many of Canberra’s most loved events, including Floriade, the Enlighten Festival, the Canberra Balloon Spectacular, and a range of community celebrations. We are proud of what we deliver and how we work together to create memorable experiences for the Canberra community.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

Desirable:

Relevant experience and/or qualifications in administration and executive support.
Relevant experience in administration in a Government environment.
Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, flexible start, and finish times. This position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

How to apply: Please submit your curriculum vitae with the contact details of two referees, and a written response (a maximum of two-pages) addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and the Behavioural Capabilities outlined in the Position Description, demonstrating how your skills and experience make you the ideal candidate for this role.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

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