AddressLarge Federal Government Department
The Role
Our client is looking for an experienced Executive Officer who is highly organised, focused and proactive.
The Executive Officer reports directly to the First Assistant Secretary and works as part of a small Executive Assistant/Executive Officer team within a complex and fast paced environment. This is a position of trust that requires sound judgement and exemplary levels of personal integrity, sensitivity, confidentiality and discretion.
On a day-to-day basis your duties may consist of:
The Executive Officer will provide a high level of administrative and strategic support to the First Assistant Secretary and other senior leaders which includes but is not limited to:
- actioning and/or delegating the First Assistant Secretary correspondence to ensure timely and effective business operations
- working closely and collaboratively with the First Assistant Secretary Executive Assistant to ensure priority matters are actioned appropriately
- providing strategic advice to the First Assistant Secretary and other senior leaders about divisional matters
- coordinating and/or preparing complex and/or sensitive correspondence, corporate documentation, submissions, speeches, talking points, briefing papers and other strategic communication and correspondence
- maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the work program across the group
- interpreting policy and providing advice to the First Assistant Secretary regarding the application of practices and procedures
- undertaking complex research and analysis for the First Assistant Secretary
- representing the department at inter-departmental meetings and at conferences and seminars
- acting as the principal point of contact on issues as required
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role you will possess superior written and oral communication skills and strong coordination, liaison and influencing skills.
A high level of corporate knowledge and the capacity to foster productive relationships between different areas of the department and with external stakeholders is essential for this role.
Experience in EO or EA within APS is required.
You must be an Australian Citizen to be considered for opportunities in the federal government. A minimum baseline security clearance is mandatory for this role.
To apply
Apply with a simple Word version of your resume and cover letter detailing your experience. For more information, email Janelle Cousins *******@capitalrecruit.com.au
