Branch Support Officer

1 week ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia ACT Government Full time

The Governance Branch sits within the Corporate Services division and has carriage for a breadth of matters including Freedom of Information and legal coordination, corporate governance, facilities and responsibility for the coordination and management of Ministerial, Assembly and Cabinet business on behalf of the Directorate.


The team operates in a fast-paced work environment across the division, supports the CSD Executive, is customer focused, and delivers high level support and advice, quality control and coordination.


As the Branch Support Officer, you will:

  • Provide high level and efficient executive support to the Executive Branch Manager, including diary/inbox management, researching, preparing, co-ordinating and disseminating information for meetings, the organisation of meetings, appointments and conferences.
  • Work closely with the Executive Branch Manager and Senior leadership team to support effective and collaborative coordination/management, maintenance of various record systems/registers, reporting, quality assurance and administration of ministerial and internal briefings/correspondence.
  • Foster productive working relationships to assist individual, team and organisational objectives. This includes an ability to effectively manage outwards and upwards as well as networking and collaborating with other executive assistants/internal key contacts.
  • Assist the Branch through contributing to improved ways of thinking, engaging and delivering.
This position does not involve direct supervision of staff.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.


Note:

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.


How to Apply:

Please submit your resume/curriculum vitae and provide a one-page statement of claims against the professional/technical skills and knowledge required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.


Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge

  • Demonstrated ability to provide high level executive support and assistance to senior management in a demanding and changing environment.
  • Excellent administrative skills with a demonstrated ability to liaise with other areas across the Community Services Directorate and other Directorates, to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of work within a busy office environment.

Behavioural Capabilities

  • Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to establish and manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Welldeveloped liaison skills, including developing and maintaining productive working relationships with managers, staff and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Success in participating in a workplace where people are encouraged to improve business results through enhanced organisational culture. This includes an understanding of the ACTPS Performance Framework and a proven commitment to participative work practices and, work health and safety principles and practices.
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