The Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive. The Memorial’s purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war or on operational service and those who have served our nation in times of conflict. Its mission is leading remembrance and understanding of Australia’s wartime experience.
Under limited direction, the Executive Assistant provides executive assistance, calendar management, administrative and office support to the Memorial’s three Assistant Directors (SES Band 1). The work involves: calendar management, travel management, the preparation of routine correspondence, arranging hospitality for official guests, developing and maintaining internal office systems and procedures, and undertaking simple research and analysis tasks.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and office support services to the Assistant Directors including calendar management, meet and greet official guests, preparing routine correspondence, undertaking various administrative projects, setting up videoconference and other logistical meeting arrangements, drive the Assistant Directors to and from appointments at various times if required.
- Work collaboratively as part of the wider Executive Support team.
- Utilise SharePoint and other systems for data entry of corporate information and statistics including Microsoft Office.
- Ensure a high presentation standard of the Executive area including the Council room, lounge and kitchen.
- Utilise the Memorial’s financial management systems to process purchase requisitions, orders and reconciliation of corporate credit cards on behalf of expenditure delegates.
- Organise domestic travel for Assistant Directors and members of the Australian War Memorial Council.
- Arrange hospitality for official guests and for Council meetings.
- Organise office supplies as required.
For more information or to apply visit: APSJobs.
