Posted 56d ago

Executive Assistant Temporary Employment Register

Australian Taxation Office Canberra ACT 2600

Temporary Full time
Similar jobs pay ~$81k - $96k

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Key points we found

  • Experienced and highly organised executive assistants are required.
  • Candidates must have strong people skills and the ability to anticipate the needs of senior executives.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential for managing priorities and delivering high-quality work.

  • Various business lines
  • Brisbane CBD, Canberra, Melbourne CBD, Sydney CBD
  • Non-ongoing, full-time/part-time, $81,265 - $96,042 +15.4% super

Note: Applications cannot be edited once submitted

We're looking for experienced, enthusiastic and highly organised executive assistants. To succeed in this role you will have great people skills, the ability to anticipate the needs of senior executives and demonstrate flexibility and resilience.

Our ideal candidate:
> has a strong background working in an executive assistant, or similar, role
> is great at establishing strong working relationships and taking a client-centred approach to their work
> has well-developed organisational skills including the ability to manage competing priorities and delivering a very high standard of work
> exercises sound judgement and shows a high degree of initiative, integrity and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive business matters
> is proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Our executive assistant temporary employment register is open for candidates to submit an expression of interest for non-ongoing employment within the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) at the APS4 and APS5 level in Brisbane CBD, Canberra, Melbourne CBD or Sydney CBD and other locations within the same metropolitan area.

This register may be used to engage employees to perform executive assistant duties on a non-ongoing basis depending on operational requirements. This register is intended for non-ongoing opportunities only and applicants should have no expectation of gaining ongoing employment through this register.

If you are interested in this opportunity please upload your resume along with a statement (up to 700 words) that outlines why you are interested in this role and your skills, knowledge and experience against the criteria referenced in our ideal candidate information above.

Non-ongoing or temporary employment opportunities may be offered on a full-time or part-time basis depending on business needs and requirements.

The ATO will review the applications and if we identify a vacancy that matches your skills and experience, we will contact you. We thank you for your interest and time spent in completing the registration process.

For more information, please refer to the candidate information kit.

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Skills
Judgement and discretion
MICROSOFT OFFICE PROFICIENCY
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

Perks & benefits
SUPERANNUATION

More details
Expiring date
14 Jul 2025
Date posted
9 May 2025
Category
Admin & Office Support
Occupation
Administration Manager
Contract type
Temporary
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Sector
Government

Australian Taxation Office

Government
Our role is to effectively manage and shape the tax, excise and superannuation systems that support Australians and make Australia strong. On our LinkedIn page, we'll share updates on a regular basis to keep you informed about the latest tax and super news. 

Tax impacts all Australians and we welcome questions and commentary, including constructive feedback. We expect that users of our page post comments that are relevant and respectful to the community as a whole.
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