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Form of workDPS supports Australia's Parliament through innovative, unified and client-focused services. The Department delivers a broad range of services and experience that enable engagement with the parliamentary process and is a custodian for Australian Parliament House which is a significant destination for citizens and international visitors alike.
The Corporate Services Division provides a diverse range of services which include corporate, administrative and strategic functions across the Department. These services include traditional corporate functions such as risk, governance, legal, human resources. The role also has accountability for parliamentary engagement including visitor experience, catering and events management.
The Executive Officer will work directly to the First Assistant Secretary and collaborate extensively with the Offices of the Deputy Secretary and Secretary. The role plays a key part in managing the communication flow of information, advice and direction in and out of the First Assistant Secretary's office. They will contribute to the development of ongoing work practices, undertake projects for the First Assistant Secretary, manage finance and procurement processes and review written briefs and other formal documentation.
The role is exposed to a broad range of departmental activities and will be required to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion. The successful candidate will be a high performing individual who has experience working in a fast-paced environment, with changing priorities and tight timeframes.
To succeed in this role you will have:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to research and prepare formal and sensitive documentation
- Sound judgement, stakeholder management and the ability to anticipate emerging issues are all crucial to operating effectively in the role.
- Demonstrated ability to show initiative and provide sound business solutions to identified issues
- Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
The key duties of the position include
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