Executive Assistant

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Australian Government Department of Social Services Full time

National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
- Adelaide - Brisbane - Canberra - Darwin - Hobart - Melbourne Perth - Sydney

**Position Description**:
As part of Safe and Supported: the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2021-2031 (Safe and Supported), the Australian Government is establishing a legislated, independent and empowered National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (National Commissioner). The National Commissioner will be dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights, interests and wellbeing of First Nations children and young people across a range of issues, including the over representation of Indigenous children in out-of-home care. The National Commission is seeking energetic, motivated and experienced staff to join two new sections which will support the work of the National Commissioner.

The Executive Assistant will:

- provide executive assistance to the National Commissioner, including a high level of administrative support in a timely and professional manner
- efficiently and effectively communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders including, Minister’s Offices, senior executive, Commonwealth officials, state government officials and external stakeholders
- provide complex diary management, screening incoming and outgoing calls, management of incoming and outgoing correspondence, and briefing material for the National Commissioner
- management of travel arrangements, events management, financial management and record keeping
- coordination and tasking a range of requests including briefing material, agendas, reporting, ministerial and parliamentary, submissions, briefings and reporting requests.

**Eligibility / Additional Requirements**:
To be eligible for employment, you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the National Commission will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.

**Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance**:
The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).

Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.

**Type / Length of Vacancy**: Ongoing / Non-ongoing

**Contact Officer Name**: Madeline Mitchell

**Contact Officer Phone**: 02 5162 6650

**Application Closing Date**:01-Dec-2024

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