Aps Level 5

Ongoing or Non-ongoing
- $90,052 - $99,107 plus 15.4% superannuation
- Albury, Canberra, Goondiwindi, Griffith, Mildura, Murray Bridge

**Join us to shape the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.**

**We are seeking people who want to contribute to a significant water reform program that aims to respond to the impacts of climate change, support community and industry needs, and improve access to water for First Nations people.**

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is an independent government agency which, in partnership with Basin governments, manages the Murray-Darling Basin’s water resources in the national interest. With the enactment of the Water Act 2007, the MDBA was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.

The MDBA aims to achieve a healthy working Basin for the benefit of all Australians. The Murray-Darling Basin contains a rich diversity of natural environments that are unique in Australia and the world. The Basin is also crucial to Australia’s economy and home to 2.3 million Australians, including people from over 50 First Nations. How we manage the Basin as a whole connected system, manage our water carefully, and protect it for future generations is set out in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

**The position**:
Our Executive Assistants at the APS Level 5 classification provide support to Senior Executive Service (SES) Band 2 level executives (Executive Directors) and are trusted with complex duties and sensitive information. Executive Assistants generally ensure the smooth-running of the office, working closely with their Executive and an Executive Officer, and on a broader scale with internal and external clients and stakeholders. APS Level 5 Executive Assistants may also oversee an APS Level 4 Executive Assistant working within the Division.

**Your key responsibilities in this role are to**:

- Proactively assist and pre-empt the priorities for your Executive.
- Work closely with the Division’s Executive Officer in providing a wide variety of administrative and coordination support.
- Undertake the pro-active management of a busy calendar, schedule meetings, proactively manage conflicting appointments and prioritise meetings based on importance and urgency.
- Organise and prepare for meetings, including collation and dissemination of materials, drafting agenda’s, correspondence, talking points, briefs, and other communications.
- Assist with development of reports and presentations to support your executive, this includes tracking and coordinating the clearance of reports in a timely manner.
- Manage, book and organise complex travel ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
- Acquit credit card expenses and support procurement processes including drafting of contracts and spending proposals.
- Act as the point of contact between the executives, staff and internal and external stakeholders.
- Liaise with stakeholders responding to their needs as required.
- Maintain the current filing and database system, and looking for ways to improve current systems.
- Work with the broader Executive Assistant cohort to improve the flow of information and efficiency of the MDBA.
- Mentor and support other APS 4 Executive Assistants across the MDBA.
- Undertake other additional and/or alternative duties as required by your Executive.

**What we offer you**:

- You will have the opportunity to work on projects where you contribute to shaping the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.
- Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.
- Generous leave provisions (four weeks annual leave) and additional Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided.
- Being part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.
- Being part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people.
- Being part of an organisation that recognises and values First Nations people, and their contribution to our work. We have an innovative Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) aimed at improving relationships, showing respect, and increasing opportunities to deliver outcome for First Nations peoples as part of our business-as-usual activities.
- Competitive Flexible Working Arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs.
- A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program.
- Opportunities for professional development, and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations.

**Tell me more**:
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