Ministerial and Secretariat Officer

3 days ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

The role is part of the Ministerial and Government Business team, responsible for Ministerial, Cabinet, Assembly, and Project Board secretariat services for Major Projects Canberra.

The Ministerial and Secretariat Officer will assist with the coordination of Question Time Briefs, ministerial correspondence and other government business in addition to providing high level secretariat support, as necessary, to advisory boards for Major Projects Canberra’s designated projects. Including tasks such as:

- Coordination, preparation and review of Project Board documentation;
- Provision of advice to MPC staff and board members;
- Minute taking;
- Assisting with preparation and coordination of responses to ministerial and other government business 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.

**Eligibility/other requirements**:
Desirable
- A good working knowledge of Objective and/or SharePoint would be an advantage;
- Previous experience in a secretariat or coordination role would be advantageous, but not necessary.

**How to Apply**: If the above role sounds like you and you want to be part of a dynamic and dedicated team please submit no more than two pages addressing your suitability against the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge as well as Behavioural capabilities, a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees.


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