Department Assistant (Staff)
- 06 October 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- Zürich
About the job
Canton of Zurich
Building Department
Higher Education Office
Zurich
Immediate start (permanent)
Department Assistant (Staff)
80%
Do you enjoy making an impact in a political environment? Do you like working independently and service-oriented in the administrative field? Then you fit perfectly into the staff of the Building Office of the Canton of Zurich.
Your Tasks
- Supporting the department management with administrative, organisational and conceptual tasks
- Meeting and appointment management
- Handling political matters
- Assisting in the preparation and updating of documents
- Independent processing of recurring official business
Your Profile
- Training in the commercial field and further education as an executive assistant with a federal diploma
- Proactive, structured and independent working style
- Enjoyment of service-oriented tasks in a political environment
- Desire to achieve the best results for the department and office as part of a team
- Affinity for digitalisation and good IT application skills in MS Office
What Awaits You
You can expect a demanding and exciting role in the administrative area of the Building Office of the Canton of Zurich. As a staff member, you support the office in fulfilling its political tasks.
Your Contact
Dr Regula Imhof
Department Head Staff
+41 43 257 46 54
Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About Us
The Building Office is responsible for the development, realisation and maintenance of cantonal buildings, from the Grossmünster to the university building.
It ensures professional planning and realisation of new buildings, maintenance and art-and-construction projects of public buildings.
It is committed to sustainability and building culture, ensures careful use of resources and high operational suitability.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you help shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – right next to Zurich main station.
We Offer...
meaningful work with real added value
diverse training and further education opportunities
the chance to take on responsibility
a collegial team
a central location with excellent public transport connections
Your Application Process
- Pre-selection
- First interview
- Second interview
- Final decision