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Assistant to the Head of Department 80 - 100%
- 11 February 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join JuWe, a key player in Zurich's justice system, for a rewarding role. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with meaningful impact on society.
Tasks
- Provide personal assistance to the head of the medical department.
- Manage business and project control for the institution.
- Organize meetings and support various departmental initiatives.
Skills
- Completed commercial training with over 8 years of relevant experience.
- Strong organizational skills and quick comprehension.
- Fluent German and proficiency in Microsoft applications.
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About the job
Assistant to the Head of Department 80 - 100%Correctional Services and Reintegration (JuWe) is part of the Directorate of Justice and the Interior of the Canton of Zurich and is responsible for penal and measure enforcement as well as the implementation of various types of detention. For our 1,400 employees from around 40 professions, the successful social reintegration of offenders and the prevention of recidivism are of particular importance.
The newly established Medical Service Department (MED) ensures basic medical-somatic care for incarcerated persons in all correctional institutions of the Canton of Zurich. As a central organizational unit, it guarantees harmonized and high-quality healthcare according to the equivalence principle and works closely with the Psychiatric-Psychological Service and the JuWe institutions.
To support the Head of Department, we are looking for a committed executive assistant.
Your tasks
- Personal assistance to the Head of Department
- Managing the business and project control of the institution
- Organizing meetings and participating as a minute taker
- Planning and organizing workshops, conferences, and events in collaboration with the Head of Department
- Supporting the MED management in building the new department and in projects
- Monitoring the cost center of the department
- General assistance tasks within the department
Your profile
- You have completed commercial vocational training
- More than 8 years of professional experience, including at least two years in a similar role, underline your professional expertise
- Experience in project, quality, and/or public management is an advantage
- You are an organizational talent with a quick grasp
- Fluent German in spoken and written form as well as solid knowledge of Microsoft applications are among your strengths
- Responsibility and service orientation complete your profile perfectly
What to expect from us
- You can look forward to an interdisciplinary and collegial team as well as a versatile, demanding, and especially meaningful activity in an institution characterized by change and development
- You will be involved in building the new department and shaping new processes and workflows
- You benefit from a diverse range of internal and external training opportunities
- The workplace in Zurich Altstetten is easily accessible by public transport
- JuWe offers an all-around attractive employment package according to cantonal guidelines
Your application
Take the next step in your professional career with us and send us your application via our online tool. We look forward to receiving your dossier!
Do you have any questions about the position? Denise Ernst, Head of the Medical Service Department, is happy to assist you at 043 258 34 73. For questions about the application process, the Recruitment & Assessment team is happy to help at 043 258 34 28.
JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process. More information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Working at JuWe | Canton of Zurich (zh.ch).
