Executive Support Officer

1 week ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Full time

**Synopsis**:
Join a world-class regulator and c ontribute to people and animal safety in Australia.
Unique potential for work-life balance with relocation assistance and flexible working.
Open to Australian citizens only.
Position summary
The Executive Support Officer (ESO) will be required to perform a broad range of support functions, including calendar management, mailbox management, organising meetings, managing travel arrangements, preparing routine correspondence, coordinating meeting briefs, and managing office systems and records. The ESO will be required to maintain a comprehensive understanding of current government processes (including Whole-of-Australian Government travel and procurement policies).
To be considered for these roles you will need the following essential criteria:
Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality customer service and build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, showcasing excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism.
Proven organisational skills with the capacity to manage competing priorities in a high-pressure environment, meet deadlines, and accurately complete work with attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly across various mediums, including the ability to convey information to a wide range of audiences.
Competence in using office technologies and software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, Planner), Microsoft Teams, and record management systems (e.g. Objective).
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and to work collaboratively with the other executive support staff to foster a supportive and results-oriented environment.
Strong capacity to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
**The folowing desirable criteria will also be assessed**:
Relevant experience in a secretariat, governance or administration role, or experience as an Executive Assistant to a Senior Executive in the Australian Public Service.
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Please note that this role is being advertised as either ongoing or non-ongoing. If an offer of non-ongoing employment is made, the successful applicant could be employed for an initial period of up to 12 months, which may be extended in accordance with subsection 333E (1) of the Fair Work Act 2009. The merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised, may also be used to fill future similar ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies.

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