2 days remaining
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time / Fixed Term until 04/10/2024
Organisation: Department of Health
Salary: $73,842 - $89,661
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: VG/DH/PH/1749491
The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of Victorians into the future. We also lead the Victorian Government's response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Working with our partners, we oversee Victoria's health system including mental health, ageing and aged care and preventive health. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. All jobs can be worked flexibly and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Executive Assistant (EA) works in the Health Protection Business Coordination Unit within the Health Protection Branch (the branch). The EA provides high level executive assistance to the branch executives including diary and correspondence management, booking meetings, booking accommodation and travel, administrative support, secretariat support, coordinating corporate reports, and Cabinet documentation including possible parliamentary questions (PPQs), questions on notice (QONs), and Cabinet coordination comments. The role also acts as a key coordination point across the branch, providing information and advice on the application of departmental policies and managing the flow of the branch's ministerial correspondence using the departments OurBriefings software, and procuring and verifying purchases as required.
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will need a demonstrated background in providing executive support to executive staff members, have proven experience in the operation of the department's systems and operate with a high degree of initiative and autonomy. Along with these, you will ideally possess:
To learn more about the role and its requirements, please refer to the attached position description
If you are ready to take the next step in your career in the Victorian Public Sector, please apply today.
Mandatory Vaccination Policy
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its workers and clients. As it is an essential element of any role within the department that employees be able to attend work onsite and to do so safely, employees are required to be up-to-date with their vaccinations against COVID-19 as a condition of their employment. This requirement applies unless they have a medical condition which means they cannot be vaccinated against COVID -19. Therefore, the department will ask any prospective employee, who has been identified as the preferred candidate for a role within the department, to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status prior to any offer of employment being made. If a prospective employee has a relevant medical condition which means they cannot be vaccinated against COVID-19, they should contact the department to discuss their individual circumstances.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are encouraged to apply online, submitting a cover letter and a current resume. For this position, you are not required to address each of the key selection criteria in a separate written document.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including national police check and misconduct screening. 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.
Victorian Public Sector employees and other JSE-eligible applicants will receive priority consideration for this role and are encouraged to apply directly via the Jobs & Skills Exchange (JSE).
For further information please visit the Department of Health. Click 'Apply Now' to submit your interest in this position.
Full time / Fixed Term until 04/10/2024
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Litia Tadulala | litia.tadulala@health.vic.gov.au