Aps 6 Secretariat Officer

Non-Ongoing
- $98,575 - $108,492 plus superannuation
- Canberra,

**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**

The Secretariat Officer works within a small team to deliver customer-focused, high-level secretariat support for various committees. We are seeking an experienced administrative professional and skilled communicator with the flexibility, motivation, and desire to make a difference with their strong organisational and coordination skills.
The role works closely with all divisions of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, other agencies of the Australian Government, the Basin States and Territories and wider stakeholders.

**Your key responsibilities in this role are to**
- Provide secretariat support to committees and boards, including the MDBA’s Audit and Risk Committee and the Advisory Committee on Social, Economic and Environmental Sciences.
- Prepare draft agendas and meeting papers as well as attend meetings for the purposes of compiling draft minutes and action items from meetings
- Plan and co-ordinate meeting arrangements including briefings
- Manage timeframes to ensure the successful delivery of meetings including overseeing meeting arrangements such as travel, room bookings, catering etc.
- Manage the co-ordination, completion, and clearance of agenda papers and ensure meeting papers are circulated to members on time
- Complete post meeting tasks including accurate record keeping
- Actively manage stakeholders through liaison with committee Chairs and members, state contact officers, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and MDBA staff.

**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 with a baseline attendance in the office to be 40% of your time.
- 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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