Do you want to help drive a digital government? Do you want to work towards something bigger and make a lasting impact? Embark on a journey of continuous learning and advancement with opportunities at all levels. We need your skills and influence to inspire and enable government to put people and businesses at the forefront of digital transformation. Why work with us Purpose and meaning - We’re big enough to have a whole-of-government impact, but small enough to bring our staff together regularly to collaborate and grow. Balance and flexibility - Access flexible working arrangements to balance how, when and where you work, including remote. Inclusion and belonging - Join a team that values all experiences, skills and perspectives. Our biggest strength is our people. We don’t just celebrate diversity, it is essential to our success. Growth and opportunity - Take advantage of professional opportunities and training. Learn new skills and meet your career goals with a wide range of programs, courses and resources. The key duties of the position include: The Executive Assistant (EA) to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides high-level executive support to ensure the efficient and professional operation of the Office of the CEO. This role works closely with the Executive Officer to the CEO, Chief of Staff, and other internal stakeholders to manage priorities, coordinate communications, and maintain the smooth functioning of the CEO’s schedule and engagements. As the first point of contact for the Office of the CEO, the EA plays a critical role in managing relationships and impressions with ministerial representatives, senior executives, and other key stakeholders. This position requires discretion, sound judgment, and a high level of professionalism and integrity. Key Duties: Manage communications and correspondence, including triaging incoming requests, calendar invitations, and inbox coordination. Provide diary management and meeting arrangements, ensuring the CEO is provided with appropriate materials for successful engagements. Liaise confidently and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining collaborative working relationships. Arrange, coordinate, and reconcile all aspects of travel in line with agency travel requirements. Apply professional knowledge and experience to improve work outcomes and support continuous improvement. Provide secretariat support services, including minute-taking (as required). Handle sensitive information discreetly and always maintain confidentiality. Ensure appropriate record keeping in accordance with agency policies. Undertake other duties to support the Office of the CEO, working closely with the Chief of Staff and Executive Officer. Please note: This role may require interstate travel from time to time. Eligibility Security Clearance level required: Negative Vetting 1 (or ability to obtain and maintain). To be eligible for employment with the DTA applicants must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the DTA will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes an Australian Police check. The DTA is an inclusive employer where capabilities, skills and backgrounds are valued and relied upon. The DTA seek applications from all candidates and are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports employees to reach their full potential. Notes The DTA may leverage a mix of assessment methods for this position, which may or may not involve an interview. A merit pool may be established and used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies within the next 18 months consistent with Section 25 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2022. For all DTA positions you are required to apply directly via the DTA website. Applications referred or submitted through recruitment agencies, or third parties will not be accepted. This role may require the individual to work or be contacted outside of their usual working hours where reasonable, for example, to deal with high priority or urgent matters or in an emergency. The DTA Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027 takes this into account and provides compensation for an individual when they are required to work, or be contactable, outside of usual working hours. This includes access to overtime, restriction allowance, flextime, time off in lieu (TOIL) and other benefits. Please Note: On 12 March 2026 the salary range for this position will increase to $99,734 - $116,343. Getting to know the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) Help drive a digital government. At the DTA, we work towards something bigger and make a lasting impact. We’re the Australian Government’s trusted advisor on digital and ICT transformation. We provide strategic and policy leadership and expert investment advice and oversight to drive government digital transformation that delivers benefits to all Australians.
