Aps6 Government Relations / Executive Officer

Our client is an independent statutory agency that is responsible for supporting a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability and their families and carers.

• About the Role

The Government Relations Branch is the Agency's point of contact with State and Territory Governments, and Commonwealth departments, and coordinates the Agency's role in overseeing scheme transition arrangements and post transition interactions. The position will have a considerable level of public contact in relation to complex, difficult or sensitive issues. It is required to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders in a representational role on behalf of the branch / division.

• Duties

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to :

• Developing and managing project plans for jurisdictional governance meetings and events in accordance with the Agency's project management framework
• Preparation of draft reports, including on relevant governance activities.
• Coordinating regular governance project reporting including status updates.
• Preparing draft written material including business cases, plans, executive briefs and corporate documentation.
• Contributing to project quality management of governance tasks to ensure that deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs.
• Maintaining the register of actions, issues and risks arising from trilateral forums and prepare progress reports for the senior executive.
• Skills and Experience
• Minute taking and recording actions
• Highly developed writing skills - briefs writing, correspondence
• Stakeholder relationship management / engagement skills
• Previous experience in government
• Experience in a role that supported governance / executive meetings
• How to Apply

Note : You may be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status.