Executive Assistant - DHA5/DHA6 (Multiple)

Job no: 493593
Work type: Full Time
Location: Head Office, Canberra, Adelaide
Classification: DHA Level 5

About us

Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is a Nationally Recognised Government Business Enterprise with the primary role of providing housing and related services to Defence and their families. DHA manages one of Australia’s largest national housing portfolios of about 18,000 properties.

We take pride in serving those who protect Australia and our way of life. We are a motivated and professional organisation, welcoming people from diverse backgrounds with both private and public sector experience. We strive to continually look for innovative ways to improve and deliver services to best meet the needs of our customers. DHA is engaged in significant property development activities to provide modern housing for ADF members and their families and operates in all states and territories around Australia.

About your team

DHA reports to two shareholder Ministers, the Minister for Defence and the Minister for Finance, and has a Board of Directors appointed by the Government. The Board is responsible for ensuring good corporate governance, determining and approving corporate strategy and providing guidance and oversight to senior management.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and professional individual to provide high-level executive and administrative support. In this role, you will work under limited supervision to anticipate and manage the requirements of the Executive, supporting the business area to meet key strategic and operational objectives. You will assist with managing their time effectively, organise complex schedules, calendar items, coordination of travel and be responsible for a range of operational tasks.

In this role, you are expected to:

• Have well-developed communication and organisation skills
• Maintain a high attention to detail and apply initiative and judgement
• Develop and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders

Benefits for working at DHA include:

• 15.4% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements, including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year
• Work-life balance and flexible working options
• A combination of field, office and home-based work
• A positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work
• Opportunities to broaden your industry knowledge and experience
• Career progression and opportunities
• ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location

For information on DHA’s Employee Value Proposition, visit our website.

How to apply

To apply, click the Apply Now button below with your current resume and a 300-word pitch with your response to the following question:

‘What process would you go through to set up a meeting with a notoriously difficult-to-schedule executive?’.

For more information about the role, click View Position Description button below.

Any questions? Please contact Alex Milward, Senior HR Advisor T: (02) 6270 6060 E: humanresources@dha.gov.au   

Order of Merit
We are looking to establish a merit pool for other anticipated vacancies from this recruitment round. A merit pool will be established from this process which will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising. This merit pool may be used throughout this period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant.

Inclusion and Diversity

DHA is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, ex-defence members, mature aged employees, and carers.

RecruitAbility

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Eligibility

Employment with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen and can obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level.

Applications close: 11.55pm AEST Monday, 31 March 2025

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