APS5 Parliamentary and Events Officer
Approximate 6-month contract with possibility of extension | Canberra Location | APS5: $52.14 - $55.11 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation
OVERVIEW
Our Federal Government client is currently seeking an experienced Parliamentary and Events Officer to join their team at the APS5 level. Within this role you are expected to have a commitment to achieving accuracy, thoroughness, quality and timeliness, an ability to interact with a range of staff and clients at different levels, and an ability to meet tight deadlines.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Supporting the Parliamentary section, including monitoring and actioning Parliamentary inbox and management of Parliamentary Document Management System (PDMS).Providing administrative support to the CEO and other executives. Coordination of briefs and ministerial correspondence, for both internal and external purposes.Drafting, proof reading and formatting style, including ministerial correspondence and briefing correspondence.Event Coordinator including briefing, liaison and logistics.Management and coordination of Senate Estimates, Question Time Briefs and Questions on Notice.Assisting with the tabling of documents in Parliament.EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS Excellent organisational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlinesEffective communication skills, both oral and written and the ability to liaise with staff and other external stakeholders at all levelsAbility to work effectively both independently and in a teamUnderstanding of the Parliamentary processes and legislative requirements (Desirable but not a requirement)Proficient IT skills with the ability to adapt to a variety of software packages. IMPORTANT TO NOTE SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people. This is a security assessed position. Applicants must be an Australian citizen and be willing to undergo other employment suitability checks.
Please be advised If the closing date has passed for the particular position(s) you are interested in, we still encourage an application. Occasionally late applications are accepted and in addition we will retain your resume on our system for other positions as they arise.