Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/102721
Executive Assistant – mRNA Victoria
The Role
mRNA Victoria is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level executive support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), mRNA Victoria, and broader corporate support to the team. Reporting to the CEO, you will proactively manage day-to-day operations, coordinate governance activities and assist with the establishment of a new State Company associated with the BioNTech R&D and Clinical Scale mRNA Manufacturing Facility Project. You will also support travel coordination, grant administration, human resources, recruitment and payroll activities. The ideal candidate will have considerable experience supporting C-level executives and/or providing business coordination support, with strong organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Main accountabilities:
The Team
The position of Executive Assistant forms part of mRNA Victoria within the Industry, Trade and Investment Group.
The Industry, Trade and Investment Group works closely with businesses locally and globally to grow Victorian jobs, drive innovation and increase Victoria's international competitiveness. The Group supports investment, trade, priority industries, advanced manufacturing, health technologies and medical research.
mRNA Victoria leads the Victorian Government's commitment to establishing a world-class Australian mRNA vaccine and therapeutic industry. It works with domestic and international companies, researchers and stakeholders to strengthen RNA capabilities and supply chains through investment, research, development, commercialisation and manufacturing initiatives.
About You
You understand stakeholder motivations, needs and expectations and how these influence service delivery. You communicate clearly and concisely, adapting your approach to suit different audiences and presenting information logically to build understanding. You bring strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage constructively with stakeholders, build effective working relationships and collaborate with colleagues to support organisational priorities.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Damian Dewar, Senior Advisor Projects and Investment, on 0409 240 369 or via email at [email protected].
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.
Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjust ment 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 provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59 pm on 5 November 2026.