Executive Support Officer

1 week ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Do you want to be where the action is? Are you interested in contributing to building the ACT’s future workforce?

We are looking for Executive Support Officers with demonstrated personal drive and integrity to join the Executive Support Team.

**Who we are**

Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is a dynamic, connected and diverse vocational education and training institution and is a Territory Authority established under the _Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987._

CIT plays a major role in the development of the ACT’s future workforce and in building the skill base of the economy. The Institute’s core business is the design and facilitation of high-quality vocational programs, training and education and services to meet the needs of a diverse customer base - locally, nationally, and internationally.

**What you will do**

As part of the Executive Support team your key focus is in supporting the senior leadership group through efficient management of workflow and enhancing productivity across the division. You will be responsible for ensuring the senior managers are able to focus on high-priority tasks whilst you filter, organise, and assist with prioritising their workflow.

You will liaise with and work collaboratively with various teams across the Division, the Institute and Whole of Government to support the work of each area in meeting their business outcomes. You will be someone who possess high level communication, administration, and time management skills - and love to create order and efficiency in the work that you do.

**What we require**

To thrive in this position, you will have a demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships quickly, excellent coordination skills and the ability to work independently. You can utilise your sound judgment to be proactive in your approach to work and anticipate the needs of the Executive. You have excellent customer service skills and can easily navigate multiple deadlines and demands within a complex work environment. You will excel in this position if you have an improvement mindset and are resilient and adaptable to changing circumstances while managing multiple priorities and demands and thrive in a flexible working environment under limited supervision. Previous an Executive Office and/or in the Australian or ACT Public Service is highly desirable, as is experience in the use of HP TRIM and Microsoft SharePoint.

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.

**Eligibility/Other requirements**:

- Experience in an Executive Office and/or in the Australian or ACT Public Service is highly desirable.
- The ability to work flexibly under limited supervision is required
- Experience in the use of HP TRIM and Microsoft Sharepoint is desirable

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



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