Successful candidates will be deployed to sections/offices in the Works Branch of the Development Bureau to undertake the following duties (Note 3 and 4) – (a) to provide support in a wide range of executive functions including scheme administration, event management, organisation of conferences, publicity management, human resource management, general administrative support, support to boards and councils, executive and policy support, regulatory functions and complaints management, financial resources management and system/project planning and development; and (b) to perform any other duties assigned as appropriate.

Applicants should – (a) have a bachelor’s degree from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent; majoring in business administration, marketing, public relations, social science, communication or journalism is an advantage; (b) have at least four years’ post-qualification work experience in (i) administrative responsibilities / (ii) scheme administration / (iii) publicity management. Work experience in government bureaux/departments or sizable non-governmental organisations/public bodies, or in managing large-scale promotional events or forums is an advantage (Note 1); (c) have met the language proficiency requirements of “Level 3” (Note 2) or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent; (d) have a good command of oral and written English and Chinese, including Putonghua; (e) have strong communication and interpersonal skills; and (f) have proficiency in computer use, in particular Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and Chinese word processing; knowledge of using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Window Movie-maker and other graphic design software is an advantage. Your application will NOT be considered if you fail to meet any of the entry requirements (a) to (c) by the closing date for application. Invitation to interview/test does not imply that you have met the entry requirements.? Note: (1) Applicants should state under the “Nature of Work” section in G.F. 340 whether each of their post-qualification employment involves work experience in (i) administrative responsibilities / (ii) scheme administration / (iii) publicity management. (2) For non-civil service appointment purpose, “Grade C” in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to “Level 3” in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth. (3) Successful candidates may be required to work irregular hours and on public holidays. (4) Successful candidates may be required to perform outdoor duties.
Terms of Appointment: Successful candidates will be employed on non-civil service contract terms for a period of around one year. Renewal of contract will be subject to the service need of the Works Branch of the Development Bureau and the candidate’s performance.

HK$35,990 per month
Fringe Benefits A gratuity may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract period with consistently high standard of performance. The amount of gratuity payable will be the sum which, when added to the Government’s contribution to the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) Scheme as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, equals to 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period. The benefits in respect of rest days, statutory holidays (or substituted holidays), annual leave, maternity/paternity leave and sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted in accordance with the provisions of the Employment Ordinance and confirmed at the time of the offer of appointment.

Application Forms [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)] are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centre of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau’s website (https://www.csb.gov.hk). The new version of application form for Government jobs [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)] has been in use with effect from 26 July 2023. Candidates who apply for Government jobs advertised on or after 26 July 2023 should use the new form. If candidates submit the old version form, they will be required to fill in the new form [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)] afresh and submit it within seven days upon request. If candidates fail to submit the new form [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)] within the stipulated deadline, their applications will not be processed further. Candidates should submit their applications together with the Questionnaire on Relevant Work Experience. The questionnaire can be downloaded from the Development Bureau’s website (https://www.devb.gov.hk/en/job_vacancies/cs_and_ncsc/index.html) or the attachment below. The completed form and questionnaire should reach the enquiry address on or before the closing date for application, with the envelope clearly marked with “Application for Senior Executive Assistant (Non-Civil Service Vacancy)”. The postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of submission of application. Please ensure that sufficient postage is paid if the application and/or questionnaire are/is sent by post. Any underpaid mail items will be returned to the sender or disposed of. Online applications can also be made through the Civil Service Bureau’s website (https://www.csb.gov.hk). For applicants who apply online, they should submit their questionnaires to the contact address below on or before the closing date for application. The online application number should be quoted on the envelope and the questionnaire. Submission of the questionnaire online, by fax or email will NOT be accepted and the application will NOT be considered. Your application will NOT be considered if it is late, incomplete, not made in the prescribed form and questionnaire, or is submitted by fax or email; or if you fail to provide in the prescribed form and questionnaire the information or the supporting documents required for consideration of your application; or if it is not clear from your statements that you have met the entry requirements for this position. Applicants are encouraged to provide their email addresses on the application forms. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation (by email or by post) in about three to six weeks from the closing date for application, but this timing is subject to change without prior notification to applicants. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful. For enquiry, please call the enquiry telephone number.