We are on the lookout for a hardworking APS5 Secretariat to join our exceptional team at Hays in Canberra 2600, ACT.
Growing your career as a Full Time APS5 Secretariat is a fantastic opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in leadership, project management and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of APS5 Secretariat at Hays today!

Do you have experience with Secretariat work? Apply now!

Your recent company
Located in central Canberra, this large government department has a heavy focus on developing policies and procedures to enhance world class research, policies and procedures in our nation.

Your new role
Your new role as an APS5 Secretariat would be providing a high level of secretariat support to the department. This position requires a highly motivated individual that will be very approachable and easy going. Your day-to-day duties include:

- Provision of high quality secretariat services and coordination activities, predominantly to the sub-committees of Australia's Plant Health Committee, as well as support to Australian Government members on these subcommittees;
- Providing policy advice;
- Liaising with state/territory departments other stakeholders to progress and effectively develop and implement plant biosecurity and preparedness policies and programs;
- Assisting progress in other branch and divisional initiatives.

- Experience in, and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences, in particularly through clear, logical and succinct written communication;
- A demonstrated ability in managing a secretariat to support intergovernmental committees.




- Knowledge of plant health and biosecurity issues and associated department arrangements would be advantageous.

What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have:

- Excellent writing skills;
- A demonstrated ability in policy development;
- Well-developed liaison, engagement and negotiation skills;
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise own work;
- A demonstrated ability to build working relationships and harness these to meet objectives;
- An interest in biosecurity and an ability to understand and engage with technical detail.

- Good conceptual and analytical skills and ability to solve problems

You must be an Australian citizen and possess or be willing to go through the process to obtain and maintain a Baseline personnel security clearance.

What you'll get in return
This large Government Department is well known for their career progression and looking after their staff. You will receive on the job training from a very knowledgeable and friendly team as well as an attractive salary. If you are successful for the position you will be brought in for an initial contract for 6 months with a possible 12-month extension.

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.
If this job isn't quite right for you though you are looking for a new position, please contact Stephanie Perkins on View email address on aplitrak.com [mailto:View email address on aplitrak.com] or Show phone number for a confidential discussion on your career.

SA Licence number : LHS 297508

Benefits of working as a APS5 Secretariat in Canberra 2600, ACT:

● Excellent benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Attractive package

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