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Executive Assistant to Simon Kennedy MP


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Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insightsSimon Kennedy MP, Federal Member for Cook, is seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and operational support to his office. The EA will play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of daily activities across both the Electorate and Parliamentary offices.The successful candidate will be an exceptional organiser, an excellent communicator, and a calm problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced political environment. This role will suit someone with excellent judgement, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage complex and sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.Main ResponsibilitiesDiary & Travel ManagementManage the MPs diary, ensuring public, professional and personal commitments are metOrganise all travel and logistics for the MP across parliamentary sitting periods and electorate engagementsCoordinate meetings, calls, events and conferences, including the preparation of relevant briefing materialsStakeholder Relationship ManagementBuild and nurture relationships with community groups, local businesses, and electorate stakeholdersBuild relationships with other MP offices and officials across ParliamentCreate and maintain stakeholder mapsMaintain an accurate and up-to-date database of contactsFinance Management & AdministrationTrack and manage office budgets and expenditureEnsure effective resourcing of both Electorate and Parliamentary officesOversee office operations including rent, utilities, and equipmentManage HR compliance, including training and parliamentary requirements (e.g., Register of Interests)Correspondence & CommunicationManage all incoming communications across channels (including in-person, phone, email and post)Distribute and assign incoming communications to the appropriate team membersDeal with some correspondence effectively and efficientlyMaintain and update the office database and record management systemsSkills and ExperienceDemonstrated experience in a high-level administrative or executive support roleProven ability to manage competing priorities under pressureOutstanding organisational and time-management skillsStrong written and verbal communication abilitiesDiscretion, sound judgement and a high degree of professionalismA proactive, team-oriented attitude with a problem-solving mindsetFamiliarity with the Australian political and parliamentary systems is desirableSalary and ConditionsSalary: Negotiable, dependent on experienceConditions: Governed by the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 and the Commonwealth Members of Parliament Staff Enterprise Agreement 20202023Probation: Offered on a 3-month contract in first instanceHow to ApplyApplications should include:A one-page cover letter outlining your suitability for the roleA current one-page CVNames and contact details of two refereesThe position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identifiedHow do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.What can I earn as an Executive Assistant #J-18808-Ljbffr