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Senior Executive Assistant to DirectorOngoingFull timeSydney CBD - The DomainClerk Grade 9/10Total Remuneration Package up to $161,928Salary Range ($129,464 to $142,665)Established in 1871, the Art Gallery of New South Wales is located in Sydneys The Domain adjacent to the Royal Botanic Garden and near the Central Business District, the Gallery acknowledges the original custodians of this land the Gadigal people.The Art Gallery attracts around 2 million visitors annually and runs Australias largest education program with over 90,000 student and teacher visits per year.With our expanded campus the Art Gallery has a new state-of-the-art building located next to our existing and much-loved building. Providing us with close to double the exhibition space, the expanded Art Gallery enables us to share more art with more people and provide more family, learning and educational programming for all our audiences.We are seeking diverse, collaborative, supportive and brilliant individuals to work alongside our existing talent and build on our rich history to create an even more inspiring Art Gallery for the future.For more information about the Gallery and our future, please visit our website www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au.About the RoleThe Senior Executive Assistant provides a range of high-level executive, secretariat, administrative and support services across a range of complex issues, including coordinating the efficient operation of the Office of the Directorate, to assist the Director in achieving operational objectives.For more information about the role please view therole descriptionand information for applicantsor call the nominated contact person listed in the advertisement.What Technical/Soft Skills you requireSignificant experience working with and providing high level executive and administrative services to senior executives, boards, committees and similar forums.Knowledge of government protocols, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at a senior and board level, supported by an energetic, professional, and influential communication style.Ability to prioritise competing requests, manage high workloads and exercise sound judgement in politically sensitive environments under tight timelines.Experience and / or an interest in Australian and International art and cultural sector.MS Office and/or Mac computer skillsTargeted QuestionsDescribe a situation where you were required to manage highly confidential or sensitive information. What steps did you take to ensure confidentiality was maintained? (300 words max)Executive Assistants often support multiple internal customers. Tell us about a time you managed competing or urgent requests from different stakeholders. How did you prioritise and what was the result? (300 words max)To submit your application online, please provide:For your application to be consideredYour resume (maximum five pages)A covering letter addressing the technical/soft skills, as outlined aboveA response to the Targeted questions, in the text box provided in your application form (max 300 words each)Part of the assessment process may include additional online capability testing, skills testing or work samples in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013, therefore you may be contacted to participate.Pre-employment checks are a critical part of our recruitment process and can include reference checks, working with children checks, criminal history checks, medical assessments, as well as various other checks to ensure your suitability for the role. It should be noted that discretion may be granted from the Art Gallery for those with a background check record. This is dependent on the role, its requirements, and the impact it has on the Art Gallery as a whole. A risk assessment will be carried out before a determination is made in this regard. Any criminal record information is kept in the strictest confidence, is not placed on an applicant''s personal file, and is destroyed within very strict timeframes.Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and InclusionWe are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, people with a disability and other diversity groups.We strive to achieve an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the recruitment team via .You can also view our diversity and inclusion strategic frameworkhere.EnquiriesIf you require further details about this role, please contact Clare Eardley, Chief of Staff at .If you require assistance submitting your application online or require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team via . For more information about adjustments, please visit:Information about adjustments available throughout the recruitment processClosing date for applications:10am 14 April 2026 applications must be lodged electronically. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.