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This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile Commonwealth Government review program focused on delivering nationally significant outcomes.
Working within a fast-paced and collaborative secretariat workplace, you will support senior leaders and contribute to the successful delivery of a major review project.
This role offers the chance to engage with senior stakeholders, manage complex priorities and play a key role in supporting governance and executive operations.
Your new role
As the Senior Executive Support Officer, you will provide high-level executive, secretariat and coordination support to senior leaders and review teams.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing executive workflows, correspondence and shared inboxesCoordinating senior-level meetings, consultations and stakeholder engagementsPreparing agendas, meeting packs, briefing materials and supporting documentationTracking actions, decisions and project milestonesCoordinating travel, logistics and event arrangementsMaintaining records, registers and filing systemsSupporting governance processes and ensuring smooth operational deliveryManaging sensitive information with a high degree of discretion and professionalismWhat you'll need to succeed




To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Experience supporting SES, Deputy Secretary or equivalent senior executivesStrong executive support, secretariat or coordination experience within a Commonwealth Government environmentExcellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing prioritiesStrong written communication skills, including preparing briefs, correspondence and meeting documentationExperience coordinating senior stakeholder meetings and engagementsAdvanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Teams, Word and SharePointThe ability to exercise sound judgement, initiative and discretionAn Australian Government Baseline Clearance or the ability to obtain oneExperience supporting reviews, enquiries, task forces, governance forums or major projects will be highly regarded.
What you'll get in return
Initial 6-month engagement with possible extensionCanberra-based or remote arrangements available within AustraliaOpportunity to work on a high-profile government reviewCollaborative and professional team environmentCompetitive hourly rate
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call or email Laura Meyer on **************, ******.

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