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Salary- Ongoing
- $83,418 - $91,807 plus 15.4% Superannuation
- Adelaide, Canberra, Goondiwindi, Griffith, Mildura, Murray-Bridge and Wodonga
We are seeking people who want to contribute to a significant water reform program that aims to respond to the impacts of climate change, support community and industry needs, and improve access to water for First Nations people.
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is an independent government agency which, in partnership with Basin governments, manages the Murray–Darling Basin’s water resources in the national interest. With the enactment of the Water Act 2007, the MDBA was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.
The MDBA aims to achieve a healthy working Basin for the benefit of all Australians. The Murray–Darling Basin contains a rich diversity of natural environments that are unique in Australia and the world. The Basin is also crucial to Australia’s economy and home to 2.3 million Australians, including people from over 40 First Nations. How we manage the Basin as a whole connected system, manage our water carefully, and protect it for future generations is set out in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
The Position
The Secretariat Officer works within a small team to deliver customer-focused, high-level secretariat support for the Murray-Darling Basin Authority and other committees as required. We are seeking an experienced administrative professional and skilled communicator with the flexibility, motivation, and desire to make a difference with their strong organisational and coordination skills.
The role works closely with all portfolios of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, other agencies of the Australian Government, the Basin States and Territories and wider stakeholders.
Your key responsibilities in this role are to:
- Assist with the end-to-end coordination of committee activities and meeting arrangements including:
- organising travel arrangements & meeting logistics
- production of meeting schedules & agendas
- collation, quality assurance and distribution of meeting papers and minutes
- drafting ‘housekeeping’ agenda papers
- maintenance of committee records including conflict and decision registers, action lists and financial records.
- providing related support to the chair, members and contact officers of various committees as well as senior MDBA officials and program leads.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with other staff in the organisation and other agencies through effective communication, collaboration and issues management.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen and streamline secretariat practices, ensure compliance with governance and quality protocols, and successfully deliver secretariat milestones and outcomes.
- Manage key administrative, procurement and financial functions within the Secretariat.
- Do a variety of interesting and challenging work, be encouraged to try new things.
- Be part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.
- Be part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional development, and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations.
- Enjoy a work-life balance that works for you, with access to flexible work arrangements.
- Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.
- A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program.
- Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided, in addition to annual leave provisions.
- Generous leave provisions, and flexibility in hours of work.
- Competitive working away from the office (WAFO) arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs with a baseline attendance in the office to be 40% of your time.
It is easy to apply for a job at the MDBA. Go to www.mdba.gov.au/careers and tell us what makes you the ideal candidate. Take the opportunity to work with the MDBA as we continue to make a difference through the protection and enhancement of the environment.
For more information regarding this opportunity contact Catrina Gladwell - 02 6279 074,
