The Executive Services section is a small team, working directly with the Chief Executive to provide centralised governance, administration and executive support services for the National Capital Authority (NCA). The team is responsible for Secretariat services to the Authority and other governance committees of the NCA. The team provides support and coordination for parliamentary and departmental liaison functions and manages correspondence and queries from external parties. The team also provides executive support to the Chief Executive and the other two members of the executive team.

The Role

The Executive Officer:

- Leads the Executive Services section and manages the team to deliver high quality administrative, operational, and governance support to the Chief Executive. They also coordinate a centralised executive support service for the NCA for the (3 person) Senior Executive team.
- Acts as a vital bridge between leadership and stakeholders, representing the NCA to external parties and managing high-level correspondence for the organisation to present a consistent NCA voice to stakeholders.
- Will be responsible for the effective delivery of Secretariat support services to the (NCA) Board,



the Audit and Risk Committee and to the internal executive governance committees.

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Duties will depend on unit priorities and may include, under limited direction:

1. Oversee the secretariat support function for the NCA Authority and the NCA Audit and Risk Committee, including scheduling the Committee’s work program, coordination and preparation of papers, and coordinating completion of action items.
2. Provide support and coordination for Parliamentary and departmental liaison activities.
3. Lead and supervise a small team in the Executive Services section.
4. Build strong relationships with business areas across the NCA and with external stakeholders.
5. Anticipate the needs of the Chief Executive, working proactively, collaboratively, and independently as needed, and performing under pressure within a complex and fast-paced environment.
6. Foster a robust and inclusive team culture, providing training and development support to the section.
7. Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with utmost trust.

📌 Executive Officer (Canberra)
🏢 National Capital Authority
📍 Canberra