Executive Support Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
3 weeks ago
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: School Operations Branch is responsible for implementing the Directorate’s school improvement strategy with a focus on evidence-based practice and implementation of school improvement initiatives.The responsibility includes the day-to-day executive leadership of school operations for all 92 ACT public schools, including management of critical issues and complex complaints management.
The position of Executive Support Officer provides high level executive administrative support within the School Operations Branch.
The applicant will require excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to manage sensitive and confidential issues and a demonstrated ability to liaise with senior executives, other ACT Government officials, private sector and industry stakeholders and members of the public.
The position requires a flexible and adaptable approach to tasking to ensure workflow progress in a timely and efficient manner.
Applications may be assessed on pitch and referee reports only.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
The position requires a high understanding of administrative processes, computer systems and an understanding of the education environment or the ability to adapt accordingly is highly desirable.Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. The committee will use the standard selection techniques in accordance with merit principles and include short listing, interviewing, and refereeing, not necessarily in this order, to determine a list of suitable applicants.These may be supplemented by other assessment techniques that the selection committee considers necessary including assessment on the pitch and referee reports only. Applicants with specific requirements to enable access to, or participation in, the interview process should inform the contact officer prior to interview. The pitch is integral to the application and should be based on the position information. In choosing referees, consider how well they know your work and can speak about your capabilities. Referees may be contacted at any time during the selection process. The focus may in general terms relate to the capabilities, or a specific aspect for which clarification would assist the selection panel in making their decision. The committee will use the standard selection techniques in accordance with merit principles and include short listing, interviewing, and refereeing, not necessarily in this order, to determine a list of suitable applicants. These may be supplemented by other assessment techniques that the selection committee considers necessary including assessment on the pitch and referee reports only. Applicants with specific requirements to enable access to, or participation in, the interview process should inform the contact officer prior to interview. Questions about individual positions should be directed to the Contact Officer. This can help when preparing your submission as the contact officer will provide more detailed information about the position, allowing you to tailor your response. Conducting research about the Directorate, the ACT Government, and the ACT Public Service before making a submission may also provide you with insights to help make your responses more relevant. The aim of a written pitch is to provide the selection panel with clear, concise information and evidence about your demonstrated suitability and potential to perform the role effectively. Before you start your written response, check the format and style that is being requested as this may differ from other formats and styles you’ve prepared previously. Any written response should be persuasive with evidence-based examples to demonstrate your abilities.
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