AddressThe Cabinet Team at Treasury supports the department and portfolio with the administrative arrangements for the Cabinet system of the Australian Government.
The team is responsible for:
- Facilitating and managing the development and lodgement of Treasury’s submissions for Cabinet and Cabinet Committees, ensuring they meet Cabinet protocols.
- Providing accurate and timely advice and support to the department on Cabinet protocols and processes.
- Managing the distribution of submissions within Treasury, including the coordination of departmental comments.
- Coordinating briefing and meeting packs for the Secretary on items to be considered at meetings of Cabinet and Cabinet Committees.
- Conducting regular audits of the department’s holdings of Cabinet material.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a professional and collaborative team leader who is proactive and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
- Build rapport and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders, including other government departments and ministers’ offices.
- Possess sound judgement and well-developed organisational skills with setting and managing the team’s priorities.
- Have clear and effective verbal communication skills and is confident presenting Cabinet protocols and processes at various forums.
- Manage the team’s work on a rostered basis during peak periods, such as in the lead up to Budget and MYEFO, including being on-call after business hours and on weekends (restriction allowance applies).
Desirable Qualifications / Experience
- Cabinet experience or ministerial/ parliamentary experience is highly desirable.
- Hold an existing NV1 security clearance (or higher) or be willing to undergo the NV1 vetting assessment as the role is required to regularly handle classified material.
