APS6 - Executive Assistant to the Commissioner The National Anti-Corruption Commission
The National Anti-Corruption Commission enhances integrity in the Commonwealth public sector by deterring, detecting and preventing corrupt conduct involving Commonwealth public officials. It does this through education, monitoring, investigation, reporting and referral.
Working with us
This is an exciting time to join the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). In its establishment phase, we are looking for outstanding individuals to embed robust systems and processes, deliver exciting and diverse projects and demonstrate innovation and commitment to integrity in the public service.
NACC staff work in a complex and dynamic setting where exceptional judgement and an ability to achieve results is critical. Successful candidates will have the ability to cooperate, manage, lead and perform successfully across corporate and operational functions.
About this opportunity
The NACC has an Executive Assistant to the Commissioner position available for immediate filling in Canberra. A merit list will be established to fill vacancies arising in the next 18 months.
About the role
The role of Executive Assistant to the Commissioner encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including providing high-level executive assistance through the delivery of high quality administrative, organisational and support services including diary management, meeting coordination, document preparation and records management, and overall anticipating the needs of the Commissioner.
The Executive Assistant is the primary point of contact for the Office of the Commissioner and must represent and promote their values at all times. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Officer to the CEO to support the effective and efficient functioning of the Offices of the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners and the CEO.
The successful candidate will report to the CEO; however, will work under the general direction of the Commissioner, and act as the primary point of contact for enquiries received by the Office of the Commissioner.
Key activities Manage the Commissioner's office including prioritising the Commissioner's time and drawing attention to matters of priority. Diary management, including workflow and cadence of meetings and engagements, and organising travel. Organise and coordinate a range of meetings and relevant materials. Liaise with internal and external Senior Executives and their offices, and tasking across the organisation as directed by the Commissioner. Provide secretariat support for meetings as required, including compiling the agenda, disseminating papers, taking minutes and following up actions. Prepare and review reports, correspondence, presentations and submissions, ensuring the accuracy and quality of content within these documents. Undertake hearing associate duties for NACC hearings, including: liaising with the NACC's legal staff in preparing for the hearing, preparation of hearing materials, announcing the commencement or adjournments of hearings, administering oaths or affirmations to witnesses, and dealing with other practical matters involving supporting witnesses and NACC staff. The NACC is a small agency. In addition to these activities, from time to time the successful candidate may be asked to undertake tasks that are outside their usual span of duties but that are within the range of their capabilities. Supporting one another in this way provides opportunities for exposure across the agency and is an integral part of the NACC's positive workplace culture.
Our Ideal Candidate
Eligibility
Citizenship – applicants must be an Australian Citizen. Security clearance – this is a Designated Security Assessment Position. The occupant of this position will be required to undergo and maintain a security clearance to Negative Vetting 2. Suitability assessment - the NACC must be satisfied that successful applicants are of suitable character. They must undergo a rigorous pre-employment suitability screening process that can be intrusive in nature including (but is not limited to) detailed background, character, employment, police and financial checks. Probation - a probation period will apply to a new ongoing engagement in the Australian Public Service. We encourage applications from the Australian community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.
Contacts
The key duties of this position and capabilities required are listed in the Information Pack below. If after viewing this information you have questions, please contact Philip Reed on 02 6203 8082.
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Thursday, 26 September 2024 at 11:30pm (AEST). Information Pack Opens in new window
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