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A fantastic opportunity exists to wok for a Federal Government organisation that really makes a difference to the security of Australia.
As an Executive Office to the First Assistant Secretary (FAS) International Division you will have the ability to use your Executive Officer skills in a meaningful manner.
Duties
- Providing leadership in coordinating activities across the Division on behalf of the FAS, involving the appropriate staff and stakeholders for increased effectiveness of the group
- Co-ordinating and drafting division input into briefings, senate estimates, ministerial briefings and other requests for input/information
- Supporting the Division's leadership team with the day-to-day operations of the division and ensure risks are managed and work undertaken in accordance with agreed priorities and requirements
- Facilitating the delivery of accurate and timely agenda and minutes including the coordination and management of the reporting actions
- Support the FAS, and Assistant Secretaries to manage and monitor the division's budget including tracking and reporting on budgets, project expenditure, procurement and workforce plans
- Preparing and coordinating through relevant staff, organisational activities requiring participation, involvement, or responses by the FAS, including presentations and participation in events
Skills and capabilities
- Ability to think proactively and deliver high quality outcomes while working with a high degree of autonomy
- Proven ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, set priorities, initiate action and find creative and novel solutions to problems, often under limited supervision
- Sound judgement, acumen and strategic thinking
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Strong coordination, liaison and influencing skills
To be considered we are looking for candidates who hold NV1 (minimum).
For more information and a confidential discussion please call Emma Grant 0438 100 *** or Press Apply Now to submit your resume.