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APS6 Secretariat/Administration Officer

Ashleigh Martin

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Be a part of a small team providing secretariat for two boards and administrative support! Your new company
This well-known Federal Government Department is seeking an APS6 Secretariat/Administration Officer to join one of their sections that covers many corporate functions for capital investment projects due to a recent change in the team.
Your new role
You will be expected to work with internal and external stakeholders to provide the secretariat function for the two boards and provide administrative support to the Director, Assistant Director and wider team. Your duties will include but are not limited to:


Using initiative to perform secretariat functions, including arranging meeting invitations, booking meeting rooms and arranging video links, developing agendas and forwarding calendars and meeting papers as required, managing the board inboxes and following up on actions arising and submission of papers from other areas.


Providing clear direction to stakeholders on board governance arrangements.


Applying knowledge and gaining experience in secretariat functions and governance frameworks.


Assist in the development of the secretariat and governance efficiencies to ensure effective management of the boards and section tasks.


Perform a range of administrative and governance tasks ranging from business as usual to complex procedural, operational and business support.


Assisting in the establishment of divisional frameworks in line with the existing department framework, including preparing advice on the correct approach and preparing papers seeking approval from the relevant board.


Provide support and assistance to the team and division on procurement, contract management, research and communication where possible.


Providing assistance to the Director to achieve section and branch objectives.


What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position, you will have previous experience in a similar position and the Federal Government. You will also have good communication skills both written and verbal, an understanding of or the ability to learn governance processes, strong time management and prioritisation skills and the ability to adapt to different operation environments.
To be considered for this role, you will need to be an Australian citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance at the Baseline level or higher.
What you'll get in return
You will receive an attractive salary package, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements and hours, 15.4% employer superannuation contributions and access to career development opportunities for the future.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to [email protected], or call Ashleigh Martin - Business Manager on (02) 6112 7679. If this job isn't quite right for you, though you are looking for a new position, please contact Ashleigh Martin for a confidential discussion and visit our website www.hays.com.au, to review our current list of available positions. Please click here to apply.
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