Executive Assistant

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $100,894 - $114,476

Grade: VPS 4

Occupation: Leadership and management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 11686

About us

The Essential Services Commission is Victoria’s independent economic regulator of essential services supplied by a range of industries. The commission’s functions include:

making regulatory decisions with respect to prescribed industries (including price determinations, licensing, customer protection and access disputes).

undertaking reviews and providing advice to Ministers on a range of economic and regulatory matters.

administering the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.

About the role

The Executive Assistant provides confidential executive and administrative support to the Executive Director and supports the efficient operation of the Office of the Executive Director within the VEU division. The role works closely with the Senior Adviser to manage diaries and inboxes, coordinate meetings, briefings and correspondence, track actions and deadlines, and facilitate effective communication between the Executive Director, VEU leadership team, and internal and external stakeholders.

This is a fixed term position for three years. The work location for this position is Melbourne CBD with hybrid work arrangements available.

Key accountabilities

In this role, you will:

Provide high-quality executive and administrative support to the Executive Director by managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings, prioritising correspondence, preparing briefing materials, and monitoring actions and approvals. You will also support the effective operation of the executive office through records management, financial and administrative processes, stakeholder engagement, document preparation, and continuous improvement of office systems and workflows.

How to apply

All applications should include:

a resume; and

a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, highlighting your skills and relevant experience in relation to the role.

If you require any adjustments to equitably participate in the recruitment process, or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact people.culture@esc.vic.gov.au for support.

Our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace

Be part of a highly respected and professional organisation that allows you to apply your knowledge while supporting flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance work and life. You’ll be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of any age, gender identity, parental/carer status, ability, religion, or cultural backgrounds.

For more information visit https://www.esc.vic.gov.au/about-us/careers

Other relevant information

Applicants must have corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period to be appointed to this role. Ongoing positions are only available to Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.

Preferred applicants are required to undergo mandatory pre-employment screening, which includes a national criminal history check, right to work verification, qualification checks, statutory declaration disclosing any previous misconduct investigations and declaration of private interests.

Applications close Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

21 July 2026