Description:
Darwin Applications close 27 FebruaryAbout the Department
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by :
- Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
- Investing in science and technology
- Strengthening the resources sector.
The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.
If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.
Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.
About the team
About the Division
The Business Grants Hub Division (BGH) is responsible for design and management of grant programs on behalf of 10 other Commonwealth departments, managing over $7b in government’s investment in Australian businesses.
We provide an end-to-end grant delivery service using a national network. In addition to grant program management, the division encompasses enabling functions that provide a comprehensive support model for grant delivery.
About the Team
The Northern Territory (NT) State Office incorporates staff from multiple divisions in the Department as well as staff from other agencies. It has a positive culture which values professionalism, integrity and collaboration.
This role will also work with the Business Grants Hub Grants Policy team providing secretariat support to the flagship Cooperative Research Centres Program which delivers improvements in the competitiveness, productivity and sustainable of Australian industries through CRC Grants and CRC Projects.
The opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity which supports the administration functions in the NT State Office and provides administrative support to the CRC Advisory Committee.
you will engage with internal and external stakeholders and undertake a variety of functions including management of onsite property matters, coordination of meetings and planning days and assisting Darwin-based staff, as the front-of-house presence, you will play a key role in shaping our NT State Office culture, through supporting in-office events and activities and engaging with diverse stakeholders, including senior executives, as part of the BGH Grants Policy team, you will provide administration and finance support to help ensure the effective functioning of our expert CRC Advisory Committee.We welcome and encourage applications from all diversity communities, including First Nations people, gender, gender identity, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Our ideal candidate
We are looking for someone who is friendly, organised and has great attention to detail. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following :
well-developed customer service skills and a commitment to high standards of service delivery, excellent stakeholder engagement to cultivate a welcoming, diverse and positive culture, strong written and communication skills as well as diligent record keeping, ability to adapt and learn new systems and processes, including under pressure, strong initiative and problem-solving skills, with a people-centric mindset.What you will do
As the Administrative Support Officer, you will :
coordinate and manage various administrative tasks to ensure effective communication and logistical flow of our Darwin office, keep staff informed, escalating issues as necessary and applying judgement to actively find solutions, develop and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders providing advice and support, provide administrative and financial support for committee meetings including develop agendas, collate and circulate papers, prepare and circulate minutes, and process fees and allowances, provide logistical support for committee meetings including scheduling, venue booking and catering, maintain online information, undertake administrative, stock control and record management activities.Eligibility
To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.
Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
Notes
This role is located in Darwin, NT and we intend to fill it in an ongoing capacity. However, the role may be offered as non-ongoing for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension.
While the Department supports flexible work arrangements, due to operational requirements this role is required to be full-time and on-site.
A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.
Application information
Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.
Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 500 words and should align to the key duties listed above.
Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).
Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact [email protected] or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.
Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.
Contact Information
For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Emma Cawood via email on [email protected]