APS4/5 Executive Assistant
IT & T
Software Development & Testing/IT Security & Compliance
APS4 & APS5 Executive Assistants – Multiple Roles Supporting Senior Leaders
In these APS4 and APS5 Executive Assistant roles, you’ll provide high-level administrative and executive support to senior leaders in a large federal government agency that supports veterans, working in a fast-paced, high-performing environment where your judgement, organisation and professionalism really matter.
Location: Canberra, ACT
Contract Duration: 12 months from February 2026, with two 6-month extension options
Security Clearance Requirement: Police check required; Australian citizenship essential
Closing Date: 10am, 18 January 2026 (Canberra time)
Essential Tasks
Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Stratos Gianakakis or the Compas Team on (02) 6230 0233 and send through your CV by following the link below.
About Compas
Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
Due to the nature of this environment, Australian citizenship is required and successful candidates must be willing to undergo and maintain a police check.
In these APS4 and APS5 Executive Assistant roles, you’ll provide high-level administrative and executive support to senior leaders in a large federal government agency that supports veterans, working in a fast-paced, high-performing environment where your judgement, organisation and professionalism really matter.
Location: Canberra, ACT
Contract Duration: 12 months from February 2026, with two 6-month extension options
Security Clearance Requirement: Police check required; Australian citizenship essential
Closing Date: 10am, 18 January 2026 (Canberra time)
Essential Tasks
- Provide high-level executive and administrative support to senior executives, including a First Assistant Secretary and divisional leadership.
- Manage diaries, meetings and incoming correspondence, ensuring priorities are understood, triaged and actioned on time.
- Deliver ‘front of office’ support, including meeting room coordination, greeting visitors and handling phone, email and written enquiries.
- Support broader branch/division operations through workflow coordination, basic research/analysis and preparation of documentation and reports.
- Demonstrated experience as an Executive Assistant or senior administrator in a busy, complex environment (government or similar).
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands, manage workflows and use sound judgement under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Experience using standard office and records management systems, with high levels of integrity, discretion and personal drive.
Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Stratos Gianakakis or the Compas Team on (02) 6230 0233 and send through your CV by following the link below.
About Compas
Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
Due to the nature of this environment, Australian citizenship is required and successful candidates must be willing to undergo and maintain a police check.