Are you ready to make a significant impact on Australian communities and industries? Join our Federal Government's passionate and dynamic team as an EL1 Secretariat Officer providing professional and responsive support for ministerial and high-level executive governance meetings. On offer is a 12-month labour hire contract or section 26 transfer.
As an Assistant Director, you'll play a pivotal role in our small yet high-performing team. You'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of critical portfolio and government issues, directly impacting the Australian community and industry. This role offers a unique chance to enhance your skills and professional networks, positioning you for future success in roles such as policy development, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead the preparation of high-quality meeting documents, including agendas, briefings, papers, and minutes, often under pressure.Maintain professional and constructive relationships with stakeholders.Liaise with other policy, regulatory, and operational areas within the department and across government to achieve organizational goals.Lead and develop the capability of team members to support secretariat duties effectively.Knowledge and ExperienceDemonstrated experience in complex environments, including consolidating advice from various sources.Experience in secretariat roles or similar, with a background in briefing senior executives and ministers.Strong project management and administrative skills with exceptional attention to detail.Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and facilitate collaboration.Experience leading and supporting staff in challenging and deadline-driven environments.Skills and CapabilitiesAbility to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with senior management and diverse stakeholders.Capacity to provide high-quality advice on complex policy matters.Effective management of competing priorities while achieving team objectives.Leadership skills to mentor and develop team members into an efficient and effective unit.If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge, contribute to meaningful work, and develop your career in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!
