AddressThe Executive Officer to provides high-level support to the Deputy Director’s-General Justice. The successful applicant will prepare and/or coordinate briefings, speeches and correspondence as well as undertaking projects, conduct research and analysis. The Executive Officer will proactively identify and escalate priority issues requiring the Deputy Director-General’s early attention and provides advise & support to the JACS Senior Executive and executive and administrative staff on priority matters, including responding flexibility to emerging priorities.
The successful applicant will have a good knowledge, or capacity to quickly gain a good knowledge, of the functions of the Directorate and a strong understanding of Cabinet, Ministerial, Legislative Assembly and government processes. The applicant should have highly developed organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to be proactive, flexible and to manage competing priorities. Delivering these within tight timelines, whilst working under pressure in a dynamic work environment. The position also requires the ability to use sound judgment, including the ability to problem-solve and present solutions and the ability to work effectively within a sensitive and confidential work environment.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
- Possession of, or the ability to acquire, a Negative Vetting (NV 1) national security clearance.
- The occupant of this role will be required to undergo a National Police Check.
- Legal qualifications and/or a sound understanding of ACT legal frameworks will be well regarded.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from June 2024 for a period of 12 months.
How to Apply: Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, a personal pitch (the pitch is to be a maximum of two pages) and details of two referees (one of which must be your current supervisor/manager).
In your personal pitch, please explain why you are the best person for the job and how you meet all the (1) Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge, and (2) Behavioural Capabilities; outlined in the "What you require" section of the selection documentation. Specific examples should be provided using the STAR method where appropriate.
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Note
This is a temporary position available from June 2024 for a period of 12 months.
