Governance and Protocol Officer

4 days ago

Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Are you well-organised, reliable, and able to demonstrate good judgement? Are you interested in providing support to a dynamic Communications and Engagement division that ensures that the Canberra community is well informed on government programs, policies, and services?

The CMTEDD Communication and Engagement division is looking for a Governance and Protocol Officer to join our team for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.

This position provides strategic, operational, and administrative support to our Communications and Engagement division including overarching business and financial management of the division.

If this role sounds like you, get in touch

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) 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 and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

**Eligibility/Other requirements**:Relevant experience in a communications and engagement environment within the Australian or ACT Public Service is highly desirable.

Hold a current CMTEDD issued Personnel Vetting Program certificate/clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a certificate is mandatory.

The ability to work flexibly under limited supervision is required.

**Notes**:This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

This position operates in an activity-based working (ABW) environment. Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. Under the current COVID-19 restrictions most staff are currently working from home with limited access to on-site working.

**How to apply**: If you are interested in joining our progressive team, please review the Position Description for details about the role and associated responsibilities. Suitability for this position will be assessed on your demonstrated Skills, Experience, Knowledge, and Behaviour in relation to the duties/responsibilities listed in the Position Description.

Please submit a maximum two-page pitch that tells the selection committee about your ability to perform the advertised role (knowledge, experience, skills, behaviour) and why you are the best person for this role. The pitch should:

- Show that you have the capabilities in the “What you Require” section of the Position Description including Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities.
- Demonstrate your capacity to perform the duties and responsibilities detailed in “What You Will Do” at the specified classification including examples of how you have done this in the past. Tell the panel how your abilities, experience and behavioural capabilities make you the best person for this role.

Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae and two referees including their contact details.

**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency

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