Description:
About The Organisation:The organisation works closely with various government agencies, emergency services, and other stakeholders to ensure effective disaster management. Additionally, it focuses on risk reduction strategies, ensuring that communities are better prepared for future events.
About The Role:
This organisation is seeking an experienced APS5-6 Secretariat and Administrative Officer to support essential project planning and governance activities. It offers an ideal opportunity for a dynamic, organised professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and is prepared to make a significant impact on high-priority initiatives.
Level/Classification: APS5 -6
Location: Canberra, ACT
Requirements:
- MUST have Baseline Clearance
- Selection Criteria Response
Key Responsibilities
- Provide secretariat support for project steering committees and forums
- Prepare agendas, take high-quality minutes, track actions and coordinate meetings
- Draft and review executive correspondence, reports, and briefing papers
- Support stakeholder engagement through effective communication and coordination
- Maintain accurate records in line with records management policy
- Coordinate project administration including procurement, contract management, and reporting
- Assist with preparation of project documentation, presentations, and internal communications
- Contribute to general office operations and project delivery support tasks
- Proven experience in a secretariat or administrative role, ideally within the public sector
- Strong written communication skills with ability to draft minutes, reports, and formal documents
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Working knowledge of project delivery and project governance frameworks
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with familiarity in collaboration/tracking tools like SharePoint, Trello, or MS Project
- High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging stakeholders
- Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused mindset
- Understanding of government accountability and governance frameworks
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23 Apr 2025;
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