Protocol Assistant, Protocol And International

Location : Barton, ACT

Application Closing Date : Sunday, 1 December 2024

• by 11 : 30pm AEDT
• Classification

APS Level 5 ($85,633 - $91,549)

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period of up to 18 months.)

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of 'how can we make this work?' and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.

The Protocol and International Visits Branch is responsible for administering the state occasions and official visits program in a manner which enhances Australia's international relationships, the image of Australia and the Australian Government.

The principal activity of this position is to plan, manage and coordinate complex arrangements for a range of events relating to ceremonial and visits activities. The position involves liaison with the Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General, Prime Minister's Office, Ministers' offices, diplomatic representatives, other Commonwealth departments and state and territory governments in relation to visits and events.

In this role you will be based in Canberra and work in a team responsible for coordinating and assisting at a range of event or visit activities for PM&C, including :

The position will involve working in a variety of interesting and dynamic areas where you will work as part of a team under broad direction.

You will need to :

This role will involve extended and varied work times. A willingness to work outside core hours when required, and travel interstate at short notice is essential. Where additional hours are completed outside of PM&C's ordinary hours of work, employees will be compensated through the Department's Flex Time or Overtime provisions.

A merit pool may be established and used to fill the same or similar vacancies for 18 months from the date of advertising.

Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret)