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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Plant and Live Animal Exports, Animal Welfare and Regulation
Plant Export Operations, Assessment Services Exports
Operations Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Brisbane, QLD; Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $91,944 – $104,393
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 2024/3436
Applications close: Wednesday, 18 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
Duties: The main duties of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Providing leadership and management to the Assessment Services Exports Team, which is a nationally dispersed team.
- Representing the department in a variety of forums.
- Liaising and effectively communicating with other government agencies, industry bodies and clients.
- Ensuring appropriate workforce planning strategies are in place to maintain continuity of service delivery.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of export-related strategies and policies.
- Undertaking or participating in operational reviews and projects designed to improve corporate governance and the operational integrity of export programs.
- Identifying, leading and/or implementing business improvement, innovation and reform initiatives and activities.
Position contact: Jahn Giolitto
Email: [email protected].
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Digital Business
Digital Reform, Several
Senior System Administration Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $91,944 – $104,393
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 2024/3305
Applications close: Wednesday, 18 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
Duties: The main duties of the position may include, but are not limited to:
- Managing incoming communication channels (emails, phone, etc.), triaging issues and inquiries, and responding in a timely manner.
- Providing technical support to internal and external users of critical biosecurity IT systems.
- Working closely with technical teams and third-party developers to ensure that system issues are prioritised correctly and resolved in an appropriate timeframe.
- Actively contributing to the management, communications, and resolution of unplanned outages and incidents.
- Maintaining accurate defect and enhancement records in system-tracking software to enable accurate reporting and effective release management.
- Supporting system releases by undertaking and managing release activities such as creating test suites/plans, undertaking User acceptance testing (UAT) and Business Verification Testing (BVT), supporting Business Experience and Assurance Testing (BEAT), and preparation of release notes and instructional material.
- Conducting stakeholder engagement for the management of IT systems, and liaising with end users to discuss system enhancements and issues.
- Participating in the Technical and Departmental Change Advisory Boards to monitor upcoming IT changes.
- After-hours and weekend system verification testing (on a rotational basis across available staff).
Position contact: Cameron Decruz
Telephone: 0434 937 974.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Plant and Live Animal Exports, Animal Welfare and Regulation
Plant Export Operations, Assessment Services Exports
Team Leader
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $81,690 – $89,615
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 2024/3433
Applications close: Wednesday, 18 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
Duties: The role of the Team Leader is to be an active and accountable member of the ASE leadership team to ensure the group is contributing to broader departmental goals. Across ASE there are a range of Team Leader functions, including operations, training, verification, resource allocation and business improvement. Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Providing leadership to the Assessment Services Exports Team, which is a nationally dispersed team.
- Leading and managing the performance of an operational assessment team towards achievement of goals.
- Making decisions relating to the issuing of certification consistent with the relevant legislation.
- Resolving complex operational and technical issues, including referring matters to the manager and national programs where required.
- Supporting staff to achieve their goals, including guiding and managing the performance of individuals within the team.
- Liaising and effectively communicating with other departmental programs, agencies, and clients.
- Ensuring appropriate workforce planning strategies are in place to maintain continuity of service delivery.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of export-related strategies and policies.
- Participating in operational reviews and projects designed to improve corporate governance and the operational integrity of export programs.
- Leading and/or implementing business improvement, innovation and reform initiatives and activities.
Position contact: Jahn Giolitto
Email: [email protected].
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
Parks Australia
Kakadu National Park & Cultural Heritage Country
Project Officer Priority Places – Affirmative Measure (Indigenous)
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Kakadu, NT
Salary: $52,037 – $74,302
Classification: APS Level 1; APS Level 2; APS Level 3
Position number: 2024/2031
Applications close: Wednesday, 18 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
Duties: Under the direct supervision from the Project Coordinator – Priority Places and in accordance with the Lease Agreement, Kakadu Plan of Management and the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), assist in the delivery of the Priority Places Project ‘’Protecting fire-sensitive shrubland, rainforest and cypress pine communities in Kakadu’’ as funded by the Federal Government’s Saving Native Species Fund.
The duties will include:
- Working with traditional owners and other Kakadu staff to implement fire, weed and feral-animal management, and maximise opportunities for engagement and knowledge exchange to foster strong working relationships.
- Assisting in the preparation of site-level management and monitoring plans, including the delivery of a range of monitoring methods such as motion-sensor camera traps and analysis of imagery to identify animal species that frequent study sites.
- Working in a small team, set and manage own work priorities, monitoring quality of work, providing on-the-job training, advice and guidance on how to achieve expected outcomes.
- Contributing and supporting the identification of emerging issues or risks in the work activities of the National Park rangers; analysing the issues, undertaking risk management activities; selecting the appropriate course of action from several options to correct, prevent and make safe identified risks.
- Applying a sound understanding of the practical and procedural knowledge of land management activities.
- Implementing fine-scale management of fire-sensitive habitats, including the installation of fire breaks and application of fire-suppression techniques.
- Implementing weed control activities including the application of herbicides and other approaches for treating weeds.
- Undertaking feral-animal trapping and culling activities in accordance with site-level management plans.
- Working alongside contractors and researchers to assist in the delivery of management and monitoring activities.
- Collecting data in the field using digital data capture devices, and uploading data on return to the office.
- Being responsible for straightforward administration, procedural and operational tasks in the work area that support the delivery of the Priority Places Program.
- Participating in management activities being conducted by the park outside of the Priority Places program in support of other sections, and incident response operations such as firefighting and suppression, search and rescue, park evacuation and first aid response.
Position contact: Luke Einoder
Telephone: 0427 396 947.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Digital Business
Digital Reform, Several
Assistant Director (Product Stream Leads)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $120,290 – $129,379
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 2024/3306
Applications close: Wednesday, 18 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
Duties: The main duties of the position may include, but are not limited to:
- Leading the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance and support for one or more IT systems.
- Overseeing system testing across a range of IT systems to support upgraded functionality and defect fixes.
- Working closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure that urgent issues are prioritised correctly and monitored closely until resolved.
- Engaging and collaborating with key stakeholders to identify efficiency opportunities, achieve beneficial outcomes, and facilitate cooperation across the systems’ stakeholder group.
- Creating and maintaining system support and governance documentation.
- Identifying and implementing improvements to support processes and creating, reviewing, and maintaining support and process documentation.
- Representing and accurately communicating the views of the branch and division at forums.
- Actively participating in management meetings and leading team meetings where required.
- Managing IT system administration functions, providing support for several complex IT systems, and escalating issues appropriately using the identified mechanisms.
- Management of IT system enhancement programs, including release scheduling, requirements gathering, contributing to solution design, stakeholder engagement and testing activities (User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Business Verification Testing (BVT) and Business Experience and Assurance Testing (BEAT)).
- Identifying, developing, and implementing improvement opportunities related to system and business processes.
- Overseeing and providing input for updates to instructional material.
- Using established frameworks, planning and delivering system testing and prove testing outcomes summary reporting.
- After-hours system business verification testing (on a rotational basis across available staff).
Position contact: Tegan Abbott
Telephone: 0482 130 726.
Department of Defence
Navy
Fleet Command
Acoustic Analyst
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Henderson, WA
Salary: $91,702 – $104,753
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: NAVY/06186/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 2
Applications close: Thursday, 19 September, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=4DAB9F69-A9C8-7898-83FC-DB0520BF35F3
Duties: The Acoustic Analyst is responsible for analysis of acoustic data predominantly sourced in the maritime environment. The signals relate specifically to sonar and underwater communications and are used to characterise navy systems and platforms. Analysis is conducted using advanced software tools and characterised in custom databases.
The incumbent will lead a small team of navy and air force acoustic analysts, concentrating on bespoke areas of interest defined through the operational requirements.
The position is based at the Australian Joint Acoustic Analysis Centre (AJAAC) West at Henderson, Western Australia. The position will report to the Commanding Officer AJAAC as part of Information Warfare Force, under Fleet Command.
The duties of an APS6 Intelligence Assessment Analyst occupation in Defence include the following:
- Prepare complex briefs and intelligence assessments related to Defence and national security issues.
- Interpret and comply with legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks including information management requirements.
- Identify and undertake research and analysis on Defence and security-related developments of strategic interest to Australia.
- Understand and utilise analytical tools and techniques to develop Defence and national security-related intelligence assessments.
- Build and sustain strong interactive relationships and negotiate with customers and key stakeholders to deliver tailored intelligence assessments.
- Represent and advocate for Defence at conferences, seminars, briefings and meetings to support the Defence mission.
- Resolve problems using expertise, taking the initiative to identify and recommend alternative courses of action.
- Design and implement solutions to issues impacting on the achievement of desired outcomes.
- Accountable for accurate and timely completion of work, sharing own expertise with others and guiding and mentoring less-experienced employees.
- Work collaboratively, operate as an effective team member and actively participate in organisational activities.
This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Agreement (DEA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability.
Position contact: Phaedra Bishop
Telephone: (02) 4449 2087.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Biosecurity Plant and Science Services
Science & Surveillance Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy
Veterinary Policy Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Darwin, NT
Salary: $99,196 – $129,593
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 2024/3394
Applications close: Thursday, 19 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
Duties: Working for a dynamic, science-based and results driven team, you’ll need to provide technical and policy support to the Technical Manager and Science Director.
You will be required to communicate across numerous levels of scientific literacy, quickly grasping the program’s surveillance needs and how to improve its outcomes. The unique nature and challenges of performing and delivering surveillance across such a diverse area of northern Australia will need an enthusiastic individual who can improve current systems and innovate approaches quickly and collaboratively.
The main duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provide policy support to the NAQS Animal health team.
- Report surveillance outcomes to internal and external groups.
- Prepare correspondence, briefs and reports.
- Research and analyse information for the preparation of high-quality, timely and accurate project plans, correspondence, briefings, minutes, and other reports.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively with a range of science and data specialists to improve and deliver the NAQS surveillance objectives.
Position contact: Guy Weerasinghe
Email: [email protected].
Department of Defence
Air Force
Air Command
Quality Assurance and Safety Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Amberley, QLD
Salary: $115,899 – $130,733
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: AF/06956/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Thursday, 19 September, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: As part of your role, you will:
- Be accountable for leading a small team of permanent and part-time Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) personnel, managing allocated resources, setting work area priorities, managing workflows, developing strategies and evaluating business outcomes.
- Be accountable for managing and leading a team, including providing clear and consistent communication, setting clear performance and behavioural standards, managing performance, delegating responsibility, and guiding and developing people.
- Be accountable for accurate completion of work within timeframes and quality requirements, sharing your expertise with others and guiding and mentoring less-experienced employees.
- Plan, lead and manage quality and safety assurance, governance, auditing and corporate reporting activities and identify improvements for quality assurance processes and practices.
- Manage strategic audits and reviews of quality and safety assurance systems in the areas of strategic and business planning, quality management, safety management, performance measurement, continuous improvement, and business and corporate management.
- Implement and provide advice on efficient and effective quality and safety assurance, governance and business reporting functionalities.
- Apply knowledge of operational environments to identify issues and recommend solutions to achieve outcomes.
- Engage and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders on quality and safety assurance activities to ensure expected outcomes are achieved.
- Liaise with team members and identify, assess, prioritise and coordinate quality and safety assurance, governance and reporting activities.
- Evaluate, monitor and report on quality and safety assurance operations and ensure compliance with relevant requirements.
- Design and implement strategies to enhance the effectiveness of quality and safety assurance, governance and risk management processes.
Position contact: Tanya Evans
Telephone: 0427 925 235.
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
International Aviation, Technology and Services Division
International Aviation International Policy and Regulation
EL1 – Assistant Director, International Aviation
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $118,176 – $134,426
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 45699
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Friday, 20 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.infrastructure.gov.au
Duties: The current vacancy is in the International Policy and Regulation team, responsible for policy advice and analysis on the international aviation industry. You will support the economic regulatory compliance with aviation legislative frameworks, including assessment of international airline licences, airline timetables and intentional airport approvals.
A key feature of the role is working on all aspects of bilateral engagement relating to air services agreements. This includes providing advice on bilateral air services arrangements and markets, preparation and briefing for, and engagement in, negotiations with other countries, including stakeholder consultation with other government agencies and industry.
The role also involves progressing treaty-level agreements through the Federal Executive Council and the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties and supporting Australia’s engagement in international and regional forums, including ICAO, on economic regulatory matters.
Position contact: Nathan Johnson
Telephone: (02) 6136 8280.
Department of Home Affairs
Maritime Border Command & OSB
Marine Deployments & Support
Deputy Engineering Officer (DENG) Bay/Thaiyak
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Various locations – ACT, NSW, NT, SA, QLD, WA, VIC
Salary: $80,748 – $87,572
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: JR 134143
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 22 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
Specific duties/responsibilities:
- Conduct all duties with the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and leadership.
- Assist the Chief Engineer (CENG) Bay/Thaiyak in the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the vessel’s machinery and systems as required.
- Provide the CENG with a high level of assistance through the conduct of on-board maintenance and administration of marine technical matters.
- Take over as the CENG, and all the responsibilities associated with that position, in the event of the Officer’s incapacitation.
- Assist the CENG to provide on-board training, development and mentoring of junior engineers.
- Produce the vessel’s deck and engineering non-routine, and manage and implement the engineering maintenance plan.
- Manage the ABF vessel’s technical administration, including the Ships Oil Analysis Program (SOAP), Maintenance Control Records (MCR), Technical Directives (TD) and Technical Acquaints (TA) under the guidance of the CENG.
- Assist the CENG in the operation of the system for scheduling and recording planned and corrective maintenance.
- Assist the CENG to manage Engineering ”on-call” arrangements.
- Create Maintenance Control Records by using the Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Supervise the performance of non-routine maintenance or major repairs by contractors on the vessels.
- Provide diagnosis and analysis support to the CENG and Commanding Officer (CO) Bay/Thaiyak, providing solutions to all technical problems.
- Conduct breakdown/damage repairs.
- Manage the operational capability of the tenders.
- Embark all fuels lubricants and water and assist in their on-board management.
- Manage the on-board spares system.
- Assist in providing on-site support, when required, to assist in the coordination of maintenance, warranty and survey tasks.
- Prepare the vessel and participate in Marine Operational Compliance assessments undertaken by Maritime Operation Capability Officers.
- Interpret and apply work health and safety and other relevant maritime industry legislation, including Navigation Act and regulations, State Marine acts, Local Port regulations, Commonwealth and state OH&S Acts and regulations as the provisions apply to an ABF vessel.
- Apply relevant legislation, policy and guidelines.
- Work closely with the CENG to assist the development of new Instructions and Guidelines (I&Gs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Procedures.
- Perform Support Party Leader duties during emergencies and drills.
- Perform general duties including food preparation and domestic hygiene duties as required.
- As part of your daily activities, you are responsible for creating complete and accurate records in accordance with the Recordkeeping Practice Statement and Instruction and Guidelines.
Position contact: Tony Pizz
Agency recruitment site: https://jobs.homeaffairs.gov.au/job-invite/134143/
National Capital Authority
Operations Estate Management
Senior Officer, Projects
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Parkes, ACT
Salary: $90,199 – $103,562
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: PN1089
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 22 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.nca.gov.au/about-us
Duties: Under limited direction:
- Provide expertise and technical knowledge to develop, oversee and manage high-profile horticultural and
tree-planting programs using best-practice principles, while ensuring programs are delivered within
agreed timeframes and quality standards. - Contribute to the development of team objectives for short-term tasks and strategic planning for longer-term initiatives.
- Make decisions using good judgment, expertise and knowledge to ensure compliance with legislative,
financial and administrative frameworks, government decision-making processes and agency guidelines
and regulations. - Contribute to planning, implementation, and delivery of the National Capital Authority (NCA) Tree
Management strategies, policies and plans to ensure tree assets are well maintained and managed to
maximise the benefits of the existing tree canopy cover. - Coordinate general maintenance of tree/arborist, garden works and monitor the health of grassland
conservation areas, including contractor safety and quality audits. - Oversee the management of a cohort of horticulture volunteers, including setting priorities, coordinating
recruitment and training. - Monitor surveillance programs and effective control of invasive species, including animals and plants that establish elevated levels and inhibit the natural environment.
- Commission and implement Ecological Management Plans for NCA conservation areas.
- Work independently to manage specific tasks, processes or activities against stated objectives, with supervision generally limited to complex tasks or unfamiliar situations.
- Have an in-depth knowledge of the preparations of briefs, tenders/procurement and contract documentation for the implementation of programs that adhere to Commonwealth Procurement Rules, and internal processes.
- Ensure accurate records are created and maintained and kept in the asset database and other record management systems, in accordance with NCA policies.
- Represent the Estate Management section at internal and external meetings with suppliers/contractors and a broad range of stakeholders, including conservation groups and government agencies.
- Participate as a constructive member of the NCA and provide reasonable support with branch functions as required.
Position contact: Craig Sellars
Telephone: (02) 6721 2863.
Attorney-General’s Department
Australian Federal Police
Register of Interest – Executive Assistants (Band 4)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $80,821 – $95,010
Classification: APS Level 4; APS Level 5
Position number: 13482
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1 (Secret)
Applications close: Monday, 23 September, 2024
Agency website: https://careers.afp.gov.au
Duties: Are you enthusiastic and highly organised with great people skills? If this sounds like you, then we encourage you to submit your application for the AFP’s Band 4 Executive Assistant Register of Interest.
This register will be used to fill current and anticipated vacancies in Canberra.
The Band 4 Executive Assistant (EA) role provides support to AFP National Managers and Assistant Commissioners (SES Band 2).
As an Executive Assistant, you will perform a range of office management activities, including but not limited to prioritising the workflow for the SES, arranging travel, coordinating visits for external members, organising meetings, responding to inquiries, planning and scheduling of events, diary management and acting as a liaison point for the wider management team.
The ideal Executive Assistant:
- Will have great people skills, the ability to anticipate the needs of senior executives and demonstrate flexibility, resilience and initiative.
- Is a self-starter and able to use initiative to get the work done.
- Is able to demonstrate and promote the AFP’s core values.
- Enjoys helping people and can quickly develop effective relationships with members of the AFP executive and their support staff.
- Has well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and delivering a high standard of work.
- Can use a commonsense approach when dealing with problems, and has good judgment, integrity and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive business matters.
- Is proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Maintains a professional approach and high level of confidentiality.
- Can prioritise tasks, is flexible and maintains a calm approach while working under pressure.
Position contact: AFP Recruitment, N/A.
Department of Defence
Joint Capabilities Group
Joint Logistics Command
Deputy Director Future Energy Integration
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Campbell, ACT; Sydney, NSW; Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $115,899 – $130,733
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: JCG/06996/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Monday, 23 September, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=4D5927DD-6C3D-7881-9808-DB055E379839
Duties: The Defence Energy Transition Office (DETO) within the Fuel Services Branch (FSB) is the coordination body to drive implementation of the Defence Future Energy Strategy (DFES), which prioritises targeted actions to reduce the environmental impact of Australian Defence Force platforms, assure military capabilities and maintain interoperability with allies. The team is seeking a motivated individual with technical background to drive various low-carbon fuel/energy initiatives.
Key duties include:
- Lead a small team to integrate clean fuel/energy technologies for use in Defence platforms, and provide technical advice to inform Defence energy policies.
- Lead engagements with internal and external stakeholders with regards to Defence’s fuel and future energy requirements.
- Develop technical reports and advice for senior Defence officials, Defence committees and inter-departmental committees.
- Lead Defence’s engagements with Commonwealth agencies, state and territory governments and industry to identify opportunities contributing to the ADF’s clean-energy transition.
- Lead actions to identify future opportunities to develop the ADF fuel/energy resilience through energy-efficiency measures to enhance operational effectiveness.
Position contact: Binod Aryal
Telephone: (02) 6115 3453.
Department of Social Services
Executive Assistant
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Brisbane, QLD
Salary: $78,801 – $84,700
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: EXT-2024-1144
Applications close: Monday, 23 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dss.gov.au
Duties:
- Manage the Branch Manager’s diary, phone, in-tray and email.
- Prepare routine correspondence, briefs and coordination papers.
- Provide travel, accommodation and financial acquittal services.
- Coordinate administrative tasks such as stationery orders, phone lists, property and accommodation-related requests.
- Continuously improve the Branch Manager’s office performance through the use of efficient and practical administration processes and systems.
- Manage regular branch-wide internal reporting and meetings.
- Assign and collate briefs such as Senate estimates briefings and coordinate document management via the Parliamentary Document Management System (PDMS).
- Provide secretariat duties for branch meetings.
Position contact: Kristy Jones
Telephone: (02) 6146 5105.
Attorney-General’s Department
Australian Federal Police
Register of Interest – Executive Assistants (Band 3)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $69,224 – $80,821
Classification: APS Level 3; APS Level 4
Position number: 13483
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1 (Secret)
Applications close: Monday, 23 September, 2024
Agency website: https://careers.afp.gov.au
Duties: Are you enthusiastic and highly organised with great people skills? If this sounds like you, then we encourage you to submit your application for the AFP’s Band 3 Executive Assistant Register of Interest.
This register will be used to fill current and anticipated vacancies in Canberra.
Band 3 Executive Assistants provide support to AFP Managers and Commanders (SES Band 1). As an Executive Assistant, you will perform a range of office management activities, including but not limited to prioritising the workflow for the SES, arranging travel, coordinating visits for external members, organising meetings, responding to inquiries, planning and scheduling of events, diary management and acting as a liaison point for the wider management team.
The ideal Executive Assistant:
- Will have great people skills, the ability to anticipate the needs of senior executives and demonstrate flexibility, resilience and initiative.
- Is a self-starter and able to use initiative to get the work done.
- Is able to demonstrate and promote the AFP’s core values.
- Enjoys helping people and can quickly develop effective relationships with members of the AFP executive and their support staff.
- Has well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and delivering a high standard of work.
- Can use a commonsense approach when dealing with problems, and has good judgment, integrity and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive business matters.
- Is proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Maintains a professional approach and high level of confidentiality.
- Can prioritise tasks, is flexible and maintains a calm approach while working under pressure.
Position contact: AFP Recruitment, N/A.
