Site Support Officer, APS Level 5, National Measurement Institute

• Sydney
• Applications close 07 October
• The salary range for this role is $86,631 - $91,809

About the Department
The Department Of Industry, Science And Resources And Our Broader Portfolio Are Integral To The Australian Government's Economic Agenda. Our Purpose Is To Help The Government Build a Better Future For All Australians Through Enabling a Productive, Resilient And Sustainable Economy, Enriched By Science And Technology. We Do This By

• Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
• Investing in science and technology
• Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia's future.

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About The Team
The
National Measurement Institute (NMI)
is a large division within the Department of Industry, Science, and Resources (DISR). The NMI supports DISR in meeting its objectives by being the national authority on measurement. We play a fundamental role underpinning the Australian economy by maintaining and regulating Australia's measurement system, developing and maintaining national measurement standards, and delivering world-class measurement products and client services.

The Office of the CEO is a small, high performing team providing Executive support to the CEO, coordinating small projects and administering shared services at the Lindfield site.

The opportunity
We are seeking an individual with personal drive and integrity who will uphold the NMI values (Inclusive, Innovative, Accountable, Adaptable, Influential and Strategic) and APS Code of Conduct.

The Support Officer's (SO) primary role is to support projects at NMI Lindfield site and lead a small team of administration staff. The SO will assist the Office of the CEO and NMI branches as needed. This includes support to other Senior Executive and collaboration with administration staff across the division as required. It may involve work across a broad spectrum of areas and involve a wide range of tasks.

What's in it for you?
The opportunity to gain experience and have a fulfilling role in an interesting workplace.

To hone existing skills as well as learn and develop new ones. To be part of a small multi-skilled team that makes things happen and get things done.

Our ideal candidate
Our Ideal Candidate

• has a track record of meeting deadlines and following through to complete tasks
• has previous experience supervising a small team
• can build and sustain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• has good attention to detail in following processes
• has good judgement and the ability to handle sensitive material appropriately
• has well developed oral and written communication skills and has experience working with senior executives
• can work independently when required, showing drive and reliability.

What you will do
As part of a small high-performing team, the successful candidate will:

• assist with divisional aspects of property management, accommodation and coordination of staff moves and carry out other property related administrative duties
• provide day to day supervision of a small team
• assist with contract management for both procurement and other matters
• prepare and maintain accurate registers of assets and other items
• prepare correspondence and provide backup secretariat support including minute taking
• prepare presentations and briefing notes to support the achievement of business requirements
• assist with coordination of Divisional compliance, reporting, responses and other documentation
• maintain records and arrange servicing of the site fleet vehicles
• maintain and update administrative practices, systems and procedures to improve efficiency and service delivery.

Eligibility
To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Notes
The department currently offers flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is based at NMI Lindfield NSW, although flexible work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.

A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

Application information
Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.

Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 500 words and should align to the key duties listed above.

Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).

Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact

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Contact Information
For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Virginia Gore on or via email on