Executive Assistant

About us

The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.

The Economic Group supports the Government in growing employment, material living standards and economic activity. The Group advises on employment policy, productivity growth, macroeconomic conditions, energy, climate change and decarbonisation, industry development, business innovation, transport and infrastructure policy, and land use planning.

The Revenue Group is responsible for leading Victorian government policy analysis and providing expert advice to Government on tax policy and reform of state taxes, gambling policy, intergovernmental financial relations – particularly in relation to the distribution and design of Commonwealth funding to states and territories – and revenue forecasting, including projections of Victoria’s GST revenue and state own source revenues.

About the role

As the Executive Assistant supporting the Executive Directors of Economic and Revenue Groups, you will be the go-to person ensuring the seamless running of day-to-day activities across the groups. You will manage complex executive schedules, discreetly handle confidential information, and support the efficient processing of documents in a dynamic and fast-paced organisation. In short, you’ll provide critical administrative support that enables senior leaders to focus on strategic priorities, and for teams to function smoothly.

Key selection criteria

• Demonstrated experience supporting executives in fast paced environments.
• A proactive mindset in identifying and solving problems.
• High integrity and experience handling confidential information.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with proven ability to manage multiple competing tasks, and able to adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, use initiative and exercise sound judgement.
• Experience with travel planning and event coordination.

Experience and qualifications

• Proven experience providing high level executive and administrative support.
• Highly developed computer skills, including proficiency in a range of software programs such as MS Office, Outlook, records-management and document-approval systems such as HPE Content Manager and ABC briefing system, and FinCloud (or equivalent).

About our culture

We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.

The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.

Further Information

For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Sarah Dymock 0407 520 830.

How to apply

To apply, select the ‘Apply Now’ button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience.

Applications close at midnight on 10 March 2026. If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Covid-19 Vaccination
DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this DTF has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DTF employees be fully vaccinated.

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