Chief of Staff

2 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Minister Cheyne is seeking a Chief of Staff to lead the Ministerial office. Working closely with the Minister you will be responsible for long-term strategic planning, operational leadership and day to day management of the Minister’s office. You will need to be comfortable working across a broad range of portfolios to localised priority projects, as well as policy development, legislative reform and overseeing the day to day Ministerial-level management of government business and a number of agencies.

You will lead and support the professional development of a small dedicated team of ministerial staff, and work closely with the offices of other Ministers and MLAs to support good government in the ACT.

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**: Reporting to the Minister, the Chief of Staff will manage the Minister’s office and team of advisers, and provide high level policy, analytical and strategic political advice to the Minister and ACT Government. Key responsibilities of the role include:

- Managing a high-performing team and ensuring systems and processes support the Minister.
- Long term planning, strategy development, and policy review for the Minister.
- Analysing and reviewing complex policy issues and assisting the Minister with issues management.
- Co-ordinating Government and Legislative Assembly business including legislation in the Minister’s office and across the Executive.
- Engage in constituency work as required, including maintaining awareness of and coordinating responses to constituency issues.
- Fostering a positive and inclusive work environment and culture where all staff are valued and respected.
- Providing advice, briefings, speeches, media support and other outputs for the Minister as required.
- Manage budget and resources allocation in the Minister’s office.
- Working closely with other Chiefs of Staff, policy advisers, and media advisers to support the ACT Executive.

**How to Apply**: Please submit an Expression of Interest to the contact officer including a response to these selection criteria of up to two pages, current curriculum vitae and details for two referees. An individual response to each criteria is not required.

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