Secretariat Liaison Officer

Description:

We are currently seeking applications for a Secretariat Liaison Officer to join Revenue and Economics: Board of Treasurers Secretariat at The Department of Treasury & Finance.

Remuneration: ASO6 – Salary Range ($98,478 - 104,165 p.a.).

About the opportunity:

Reporting to the Director, Secretariat Board of Treasurers, the Secretariat Liaison Officer will provide high quality, professional and responsive administrative and project management support to the Board Secretariat.

The Secretariat Liaison Officer is responsible for:

• Providing high quality, professional and responsive administrative and project management support to the Board Secretariat and ensure business support tasks are delivered in a timely and efficient manner.
• Providing effective Secretariat support by planning, coordinating, scheduling and preparing information on a range of matters for the Board Chair, Board members, Senior Staff and stakeholders.
• Providing a highly effective Secretariat service by providing expert advice and consultation in the identification of urgent, unresolved and emerging issues for resolution, and determine the appropriate action required.

About you

To be successful you will possess:

• Proven ability to perform high-level administrative functions, identify potential issues, conduct research, work autonomously whilst using sound judgement and initiative.
• Proven high-level interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise, consult and communicate both verbally and in writing with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior staff.
• Proven ability to negotiate and liaise effectively, whilst maintaining and fostering positive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, particularly the Board Chair, Senior Staff and Ministerial offices in all jurisdictions.

About us

At the Department of Treasury and Finance we work together to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now and into the future.

We are the lead agency for economic, social and financial policy outcomes. We play a vital role in providing financial services to the community and economic and fiscal policy advice to the Government of South Australia.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace flexibility and embrace diversity. We believe people are our most valuable asset, so we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff.

The Board of Treasurers (Board) comprises state and territory Treasurers and aims to advance national reform priorities and foster more effective engagement with the Commonwealth. While the Chair of the Board rotates annually, the Board Secretariat is permanently based in Adelaide.

What we offer

• Flexible working options
• Salary packaging options
• Discounted gym membership
• Supportive career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Be Well Program

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Name: Lisa O'Reilly
Title: Director, Secretariat Board of Treasurers
email: lisa.o'reilly@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:

To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA by clicking Apply and following the instructions.

Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and covering letter (no more than two pages) addressing the key selection criteria and demonstrating suitability for the role. You are also required to provide details of 2 referees and complete a pre-employment declaration.

The Department of Treasury and Finance is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.