Executive Officer | Full-Time Permanent

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Details: Do you have experience leading a team and supporting a senior executive in commonwealth or local government? Are you a team player who is highly organised, professional and bring a can-do attitude to your work? Are you comfortable communicating with a broad range of stakeholders? Can you drive the use of efficient processes and see opportunities to improve? This might be the job for you.
The Office of Industrial Relations and Workforce Strategy is seeking a dynamic and skilled professional to fill the role of Executive Officer to the Deputy Director-General (DDG).
A typical day could include: Leading the day-to-day operations, and overseeing the staff, of the OIRWS Executive Office. Providing advice on high priority tasks and projects in consultation with senior leaders. Quality assuring the advice and correspondence provided to the DDG. Representing the DDG and the Office at meetings and forums. Monitoring tasks, projects, and timeframes to determine whether items are progressing and on track to achieve desired outcomes. In the event of a potential or expected delay effectively communicate reasons for delay or alteration and facilitate agreement on the way forward. Mentoring your colleagues to build capability and knowledge of the OIRWS. Encouraging a positive workplace culture. The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.
Notes: A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Please submit:
After reviewing the 'What you will do' and 'What you require' sections in the Position Description, submit your application as a two-page written response addressing these criteria. A curriculum vitae and the details of two referees. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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