Executive Officer, Act Official Visitors | Full-Time Temporary

On 13 September 2024, the ACT Government assumed a caretaker role, with an election to be held 19 October 2024. Information on this website will be published in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions until after the election and conclusion of the caretaker period.
Details: ACT Official Visitors provides independent oversight and helps safeguard the rights and wellbeing of people of diverse backgrounds in Canberra who reside in and rely on services provided in government and non-government facilities, accommodation, housing, centres, or refuges.
We have a temporary vacancy for a motivated and well-organised professional to act as the Executive Officer for ACT Official Visitors.
The Executive Officer, ACT Official Visitors supports the administration of ACT Official Visitors. The scheme is made up of the Official Visitor Act 2012 and five operational Acts ( Children and Young People Act 2008, Corrections Management Act 2007, Disability Services Act 1991, Housing Assistance Act 2007 and Mental Health Act 2015 ).
The Executive Officer, ACT Official Visitors provides dedicated day-to-day executive support for Official Visitors and assists the Official Visitors Board in the exercise of its functions. The Executive Officer will be a point of contact for the scheme and will manage the recruitment, training and induction of Official Visitors. The Executive Officer will report to the Board on operational matters.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Note: This is a temporary position available 6 December 2024 for up to three months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit a two-page Expression of Interest outlining how you meet the Behavioural Capabilities, Technical Skills and Knowledge components in the Position Description. Applicants should also provide a current curriculum vitae including contact details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button.

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