Executive Officer to The Deputy Director-general

5 days ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

The Office of the Deputy Director-General (DDG), Transport Canberra and Business Services is inviting Expressions of Interest for the role of Executive Officer.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to the work of the DDG and business units within Transport Canberra and Business Services.

The key deliverables of this role, undertaken with limited direction, include but are not limited to the following:

- Provide high level advice to the DDG on strategic, administrative and operational matters as required and proactively identify upcoming issues that require the DDG’s attention.
- Ensure the statutory and business management aspects of the Division meet business needs and corporate governance guidelines.
- Act as the Division point of contact and liaise with key stakeholders, and action requests to proactively ensure all communications and responses meet deadlines.
- Manage and review high-level communications and correspondence to ensure the comprehensiveness and accuracy of written information.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders and senior staff within the division and Directorate.
- Represent the Deputy Director-General at various forums, internal and external, as required.

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.

**How to Apply**: Expressions of Interest should include:

- A supporting statement of maximum two pages outlining experience and/or ability and addressing the requirements for the points listed in What You Require in the attached Position Description
- contact details of one referee; and
- a current curriculum vitae.

For further information on this opportunity, please contact Ben McHugh on 6205 4105**.**

**_ Applications should be sent to the Contact Officer._**

**Note**:
This is a temporary position available Immediately for a period of 12 weeks. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

**Career interest categories**:
Administration and Governance
Business and Commercial Services
Executive and Statutory Offices



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