Flexible working arrangements will be considered in accordance with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Enterprise Agreement 2024-27.
Learn how a merit list or pool may be usedApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.
This merit list or pool may be used to fill other vacancies anywhere in Australia.
For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle.
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)EL1 Executive Officer – Office of the JSA CommissionersCanberra ACT
JSA is seeking a suitably qualified and highly experienced EL1 Executive Officer (EO) to support two Deputy Commissioners in the Office of the JSA Commissioners. The Office of the JSA Commissioners supports JSA's strategic advice, the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, and JSA Executive.
The Office is a hub of exciting work and critical priorities and has both an operational and strategic focus that includes activities such as:
Coordinating high-level input to government activities such as cabinet submissions.Collaborating and working across JSA teams and stakeholders to shape strategic priorities.Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Developing the Annual JSA Work Plan and the Annual Jobs and Skills Report.The successful applicant will require strong knowledge of JSA's work program and governance or the ability to quickly build these skills. The EO will work directly with the Deputy Commissioners on planning and preparing briefings for their extensive external stakeholder engagements, including the development of meeting briefs, presentations, talking points, stakeholder analysis, and speeches.
The key duties of the position include:Ensuring the Deputy Commissioners are fully prepared and briefed for their engagements, including preparing briefs, minutes, reports, and other documents to a high standard, working closely with relevant subject matter experts across JSA.Proactive and effective collaboration with JSA's senior executive to support the Deputy Commissioners in their work with internal and external stakeholders.Effectively liaising and developing good relationships with stakeholders while representing the Deputy Commissioners' office, including communicating their priorities and interests, following up on meeting actions, and keeping the Deputy Commissioners and their stakeholders updated on relevant matters.Working closely with the Deputy Commissioners' Executive Assistant (EA) to manage the business of the Deputy Commissioners, including triaging and prioritising requests, tasks, and engagements, and working collaboratively with the other Executive Officers.Please note, under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency delegate has agreed, in writing. This is a designated security assessed position. The successful candidate will have the ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance.
This selection process may be used to establish a merit pool. The pool might be accessed to fill ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies for similar roles in the Department over the next 18 months.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme, declare you have a disability, and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information, visit: recruitability
Getting to know the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)We are the department that helps job-seeking Australians find safe, secure, and well-paid work while we ourselves strive to be a model employer. We provide the framework for fair and productive relationships between employers and employees. We also oversee skills development and training initiatives to support those entering the workforce or retraining to take advantage of emerging employment opportunities. Secure jobs are vital—driving future economic growth and providing people with certainty. We focus on connecting Australians who are starting, advancing, or changing their career with the relevant skills, knowledge, and experience to gain or regain employment.
Our work directly contributes to shaping the employment landscape. It is our unique purpose to help people realise their potential and we want you to be part of it. Underpinning our important work is our focus on culture. We recognise that how we do things is equally important as what we achieve. Our workplace is one where different perspectives are encouraged, people feel a sense of belonging, and draw on the expertise of their peers. Our people demonstrate the APS Values, which include being open, thoughtful, curious, and candid. We also value employee wellbeing and developing leadership through investment in capability.
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