Job description
PN043 Executive Assistant
APS4
Ongoing/non-ongoing; Full-time
Location: Townsville, QLD
Closing: Monday 1 April 2024, 11.59pm AEST
Contact Officer: Fred Nucifora, Acting General Manager Strategic Policy and Partnership, 0418 740 804
The Position
We are seeking an Executive Assistant professional to provide high-level support to the General Manager – Strategic Policy and Partnerships, working to deliver on priorities of the Strategic Policy and Partnerships Branch, and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority more broadly. The position actively contributes to the overall efficiencies of the branch management office and coordinates the day to day timeframes required of the branch and section deliverables.
The current position is ongoing however through this process may create a merit pool to fill similar ongoing and non-ongoing positions that become available within the next 18 months.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability
How to apply for the position
Please ensure you read the instructions below and on the Position Description carefully, noting failure to address identified requirements may lead to your application being deemed ineligible.
You will be required to prepare a response document (“pitch”) in MSWord or PDF format using standard margins and size 11 Arial font.
Please prepare a ‘pitch’, as outlined in the Position Description, in relation to the advertised role, outlining:
1. how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to perform the duties and meet the technical and behavioural capabilities of the role.
2. any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.
3. how you meet the eligibility requirements and qualifications for the position.
When you include an example, you should explain;
your personal role in the task.
the methods you used.
any barriers you were able to overcome, and
the outcome.
When crafting your response, we encourage you to review ‘Cracking the Code’ and the relevant Australian Public Service Work Level Standards which can be found on the Australian Public Service Commission website: www.apsc.gov.au.
Your application must include: 1. your ‘pitch’ (as described above and in the position description). 2. proof of Australian citizenship (an Australian Passport or Autralian Birth Certificate) 3. a current curriculum vitae (resume) that includes:
an outline of your career history.
qualifications and/or formal/informal training relevant to the position.
contact details for at least two recent referees, one of whom should be your current supervisor.
Applicants are advised to read further information provided on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Careers website.
To apply for this position, please see the vacancy listing on The Reef Authority’s Career Portal.
PLEASE NOTE: - The panel may not consider additional information such as a cover letter or content exceeding the page limit.