Assistant Secretary

1 week ago

Canberra, Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Full time

Senior Executive Service Band 1 per annum plus superannuation
- Sustainability, Climate and Strategy Division
- Canberra, ACT

**Who we are**

The **Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry** is the lead agency for the food, fibre, fisheries and forestry sectors in Australia. We support the entire supply chain, helping to grow Australia’s economy and meet consumer demands both at home and in overseas markets. Our 5,500 employees work in a range of environments and locations around Australia from airports and abattoirs to laboratories and foreign countries daily to improve the value, productivity and profitability of the agricultural sector.

The **Sustainability, Climate and Strategy Division** is responsible for developing and implementing a suite of policies and programs that advance the government’s sustainable agriculture and climate agenda.

The **Climate Policy Branch** prides itself on being a trusted advisor to government and the sector more broadly. Anticipating issues and opportunities to shape our strategic contribution to climate policy is therefore essential. This requires a mix of technical knowledge on issues affecting the sector’s decarbonisation and adaptation task as well as broad policy nous that advances our national leadership and advocacy role for the sector.

**The job**

As Assistant Secretary, Climate Policy your duties will include:

- Leading the branch in providing policy analysis and technical advice, across a range of complex and cross-cutting issues impacting greenhouse gas mitigation from the agriculture sector, land sequestration and broader climate adaptation.
- Setting clear direction and national leadership across the agri-food system with respect to the sector’s contribution to climate mitigation and adaptation goals.
- Being comfortable and confident to progress agendas and work programs often in a contextual environment where broader ambiguity and uncertainty may prevail.
- Leading the preparation of cabinet submissions and new policy proposals is a core requirement, often in a dynamic and time-constrained environment.
- Advancing our international engagement and international partnerships with like-minded countries and organisations that underpin our credentials as a low emissions producer and exporter of food and fibre.
- Collaborating closely with Commonwealth and state and territory counterparts to support alignment of initiatives, strategic priorities and program design.
- Leading and implementing policies and programs to address organisational, whole-of-government and industry priorities for the advancement of Australia’s climate credentials in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector.
- Promoting a high-performance culture, while focusing on continuous improvement of employee and organisational performance as well as budget management.
- Actively connecting our climate policies and programs with cross-cutting initiatives led by other teams, including with respect to drought and farm resilience, natural resource management, natural capital and biodiversity.
- Draw on fit-for-purpose data and analytics (supported by close working relationships with ABARES colleagues) to underpin our evidence-based approach to policy and program design and delivery.

**What we are looking for**

To be successful for this role you will need to meet the Senior Executive Service capability for the SES Band 1 classification, and you will have the following:

- Ability to demonstrate your collaboration and agility with a proven record of delivering high quality and innovative policy and program outcomes in a complex, politically sensitive, and operationally diverse environment.
- Outstanding leadership skills, a substantial record of achievement and a reputation for innovation and delivery of results.
- Outstanding stakeholder relationship skills and experience in engaging with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to explore opportunities and solve complex problems.
- Demonstrating a strategic perspective and ability to manage competing demands and work to tight deadlines.
- Highly developed management and stakeholder engagement skills and ability to represent the department at a range of forums.
- Demonstrated public service professionalism and probity.

**Desirable qualifications**

**Security clearance**

This position requires a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at the appropriate level for this position.

**Please note**, we anticipate interviews being held week commencing 20 January 2025.

Job Description Opens in new window

  • Executive Assistant to The Secretary

    6 months ago

    Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

    Ongoing / Non-Ongoing - Salary: $114,780 - $139,657 plus 15.4% superannuation - Canberra, ACT **Employment Opportunity** The Executive Assistant to the Secretary plays a critical role in assisting the Secretary to ensure that they are briefed, prepared and able to meet all of their obligations and commitments. The Executive Assistant will provide high...

  • Executive Assistant to the General Secretary

    6 months ago

    Canberra, Australia The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Full time

    About Us :The Catholic Church in Australia is served by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (the Conference), the permanent collegial assembly of the Bishops of Australia. The General Secretariat exists to support the work of the Bishops Conference, which meets twice each year but is a permanent institution that operates between plenary meetings...

  • Aps6 - Executive Assistant to Deputy Secretary

    2 months ago

    Canberra, Australia Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development Full time

    **Detail** **Description** **Position title**: Executive Assistant to Deputy Secretary **Classification**: APS6 **Employment Type**: Ongoing **Division**: Infrastructure Group **Branch/Section**: Deputy Secretary Office **Location**: - We want to recruit the best people to our Group, however the operational requirements of this role are location...

  • Inquiry Secretary

    6 months ago

    Canberra, Australia Parliament of Australia Full time

    **About the role** The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) is constituted under section 28 of the Intelligence Services Act 2001.The Committee conducts inquiries into matters referred to it by the Senate or the House of Representatives or a Minister of the Commonwealth Government. The Committee also has certain review...

  • Assistant Secretary

    6 months ago

    Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

    Ongoing - Salary: $202,141 to $283,661 plus 15.4% superannuation - Canberra, ACT **Employment Opportunity** This Assistant Secretary position is responsible for extradition (including managing our in-house litigation team), mutual assistance, international transfer of prisoners, and international crime treaties and policy. The key aspects of the role...

  • Executive Assistant to The Deputy Secretary

    6 months ago

    Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

    Ongoing/Non-Ongoing - Salary: $94,729 - $105,669 plus 15.4% superannuation - Canberra, ACT **Employment Opportunity** Opportunity to support a Deputy Secretary (SES Band 3) in their role while gaining a high-level perspective of the work of the National Security and Criminal Justice Group (NSCJG) and the Attorney-Generals Department. The opportunity...

  • First Assistant Secretary, Employment Conditions

    5 months ago

    Canberra, Australia Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Full time

    Senior Executive Service Band 2 - Canberra, ACT **About the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations** We enable access to quality skills, training and employment services to support Australians find secure work in fair, productive and safe workplaces - supporting individuals and our nation to prosper. **The Role** Reporting to the Deputy...

  • Eb1 Inquiry Secretary

    6 months ago

    Canberra, Australia Parliament of Australia Full time

    **About the role** The Inquiry Secretary is a senior officer of the Department of the House of Representatives Committee Office and is based at Parliament House. The role is an equivalent level to an Assistant Director in Australian Public Service (APS) agencies. The position works in a small secretariat team headed by a Committee Secretary (Director...

  • Assistant Secretary, Schools Group

    3 months ago

    Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

    Senior Executive Service Band 1 - Canberra, ACT - As per SES Renumeration Policy **About the Department of Education** We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning. Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Are you...

  • Personal Assistant/ Secretary

    6 months ago

    Canberra, Australia HAYS Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Personal Assistant/ Secretary for a permanent opportunity. **Your new company** This organisation strives to strengthen relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across Australia and overseas. They pride themselves on a positive team culture and forward-thinking strategies. **Your new role** In this role, you will...

  • First Assistant Secretary, Cabinet Division

    4 weeks ago

    Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

    Location: Canberra, ACT Application Closing Date: 24-Nov-2024 **by 11:30pm AEDT** **Classification** SES Band 2 **Employment Type** Ongoing **Flexible Work** At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of ‘how can we make this...

  • Senior Parliamentary Secretary

    2 weeks ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia Department of the House of Representatives Full time

    Job DescriptionThe Department of the House of Representatives is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Inquiry Secretary to join our team. As an Inquiry Secretary, you will provide research, advisory, report writing and administrative support to one or more parliamentary committees.You will work directly with Members of Parliament and be responsible for...

  • Ses Band 2

    6 months ago

    Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

    SES Band 2 - $275,714 - $334,674 - Canberra, ACT As a First Assistant Secretary, you will support the Secretary and Executive Team with the leadership and direction setting of the Department. You will lead a large team to provide high level policy advice to portfolio ministers; plan, develop and implement major government and departmental initiatives;...

  • First Assistant Secretary, Policy and Program

    6 months ago

    Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

    SES Band 2 - Canberra, ACT | Adelaide, SA | Brisbane, QLD | Sydney, NSW | Perth, WA | Hobart, TAS | Darwin, NT | Melbourne, VIC **About the Department of Education** We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning. **The...

  • Executive Secretary

    3 weeks ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia Department of the House of Representatives Full time

    Job DescriptionThe Department of the House of Representatives seeks a highly skilled and experienced Executive Secretary to join our team in Parliamentary Operations.This is a full-time opportunity to work as part of a small secretariat team, providing administrative assistance and office support. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing...

  • Administrative Support Officer to the General Secretary

    1 month ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Full time

    About Us :The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is the permanent collegial assembly of the Bishops of Australia. Our General Secretariat exists to support the work of the Conference, which meets twice each year but is a permanent institution that operates between plenary meetings through the Permanent Committee and bishops commissions.Our Mission and...

  • Senior Administrator to the General Secretary

    1 week ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Full time

    About Us :The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference serves the Catholic Church in Australia through its General Secretariat. This team supports the work of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, which convenes twice a year and maintains continuity between meetings through committees and commissions.The Mission and Values of the Catholic Church of...

  • Administrative Liaison to the Chief Secretary

    3 weeks ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Full time

    About Us :The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference supports the work of the bishops in Australia, fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.We share a vision that through work, individuals contribute to the common good and achieve fulfillment as human beings. Our mission is built on the principles of partnership, respect, and goodwill between...

  • Assistant Secretary, Defence Branch

    6 months ago

    Canberra, Australia Department of Finance Full time

    Governance & Resource Management Group / Government & Defence Division / Defence Branch - Ongoing, Full-time - Canberra, ACT **ABOUT THE GROUP** Governance and Resource Management (G&RM) Group develops policy and advises on the resource management and governance frameworks for public sector agencies and superannuation arrangements for members of parliament...

  • Assistant Secretary

    2 weeks ago

    Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

    Senior Executive Service Band 1 - Canberra, ACT **About the Department of Education** We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning. **The Role** **Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Are you as passionate...