Aps5 Secretariat & Governance Officer

As one of the Australia's largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod's recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.
Our client is seeking to engage an APS5 Secretariat and Governance Services Officer.
Location: Canberra, ACT
Contract Length: Non ongoing, 3 months
Eligibility/Security Requirement: Applicants must be Australian Citizens
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated self-starter to join our small, dynamic team. If you are passionate about providing an exceptional level of service to a Board and its committees and enjoy working with stakeholders from government, industry and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), we want to hear from you!
The Team
You will be part of a small team within the Communications, Engagement and Governance Section (CEGs), Corporate Services Branch. CEGs is responsible for delivering internal and external communications, stakeholder engagement sand corporate governance services on behalf of the Agency.
The Corporate Governance and Engagement sub-team delivers broad corporate governance, secretariat and stakeholder services to the agency, its Executive and the Board and its committees. As a member of this team, you will have visibility of agency work and how decisions are made.
The duties of this position include:

• Provide support to the Secretariat Coordinator in delivering secretariat services to the Agency's Board and its committees.
• Coordinate agency liaison with the Food Regulation Secretariat with regard to the Food Ministers' Meeting, Food Regulation Standing Committee and the Implementation Subcommittee for Food Regulation.
• Support and coordinate parliamentary liaison functions on behalf of the agency, under limited direction.
• Provide support to other staff in the section, including the Director, and contribute to operational and strategic planning.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Deliver professional secretariat services and support to high level committees and meetings, with minimal supervision.
• Apply well-developed organisational skills to set priorities, meet deadlines, work with care and ensure accuracy.
• Demonstrate ability to liaise and negotiate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders using tact, discretion and initiative.
• Employ well-developed oral and written communication skills to ensure effective and efficient engagement with stakeholders, colleagues and the Executive.
• Demonstrate ability to work individually and as part of a team.

Experience
It is highly desirable the successful candidate has experience in:

• Providing secretariat support services in government or the private sector
• Organising and delivering meetings and events
• Supporting stakeholder engagement, parliamentary and communication functions, including liaising with a range of stakeholder groups and representatives
• Developing products and materials for a range of audiences and purposes (e.g., terms of reference; meeting agendas and papers; minutes; call-to-action emails)

If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively, you can call Isaac Benjamin on 02 6268 9769 or email Isaac.Benjamin@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion