Who we areThe Executive Officer will work directly with the First Assistant Secretary (who is also the Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer) to support a range of integration and strategic coordination functions. The position will build on the collaborative culture within the division and enhance relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.The position is responsible for supporting the First Assistant Secretary (and Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer) for oversight of activities within the division and provide support and advice to the executive. The Executive Officer will do this by coordinating reporting, monitoring briefing and communications material, and by liaising directly with divisional staff.The key duties of the position includeThe JobThe Executive Officer will have an impact by streamlining the coordination of strategic initiatives for the division, providing timely advice and monitoring areas of risk and strategic priorities to the First Assistant Secretary, and communicating with the branch heads, line areas, and internal and external stakeholders. Duties will include:Prepare, manage and review high-level communications and correspondence including briefings, reports, submissions and notes to a high standard that includes timely and considered advice.Work with the Executive Assistant and leadership team and key stakeholders to ensure emerging issues are identified, and requests are actioned in a proactive and coordinated way, to deadlines and quality standards, liaise with key stakeholders and action requests to coordinate communication and proactively ensure responses meet deadlines.Provide issues management and support, responding to emerging issues to ensure effective resolution with minimal risk to the Division.Lead and contribute to projects to support the achievement of strategic and operational objectives.Support the team members in the FAS office team, including providing back up for divisional coordination and the executive assistant during periods of leave.
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