Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/082487AB
Executive Assistant
The Role
We are seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), workflow management, facilities and maintenance management, and assisting with reporting and project functions, within the Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery (OTCD) Executive Office. You will be required to work independently as well as in a small team alongside the Principal Advisor and Senior Advisor to ensure that the CEO office functions efficiently and effectively at all times.
To be successful in this role you will have a keen eye for detail, strong administration skills, excellent organisational and communication skills, good management of administrative functions and processes, project management skills, and demonstrated capacity to manage relationships within the OTCD, across the department, and with external stakeholders.
Main accountabilities:
The Team
The position of Executive Assistant forms a part of Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery, Office of the CEO, which sits within Skills and TAFE Group.
The Skills and TAFE (S&T) Group focuses on enabling Victorians to access the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to participate in today's workforce, prepare for future jobs, and achieve their educational aspirations.
Working in close partnership with the Victorian Skills Authority (VSA), S&T provides leadership and stewardship of a responsive, high-quality vocational education and training (VET) system. This includes oversight of the Victorian TAFE Network, led by the OTCD, and the apprenticeships system, with a strong focus on aligning training with industry needs and strengthening pathways into the workforce.
S&T supports lifelong learning and inclusive education through Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE) and the Learn Local network, helping adult learners progress into further study or work. S&T collaborates across government, industry, education providers, and communities to deliver skills-focused solutions that improve workforce outcomes and enable businesses to access a skilled workforce.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have the following main skills and experience:
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact David Miller, CEO via email [email protected] or 0419 110 036
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
For Finance Roles:
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry, and Regions is an accredited CPA Australia Recognised Employer Partner.
Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59pm on Thursday, 26 February 2026.