We are seeking an experienced Senior Executive Support Officer (EL1 Equivalent) to join their team for a 4-month contract based in Canberra or remote within Australia, with a possible 3-month extension.

In this vital role, you will work within a high-profile review secretariat supporting statutory reviews of key national petroleum safety and environmental authorities. You will provide high-level executive and secretariat support to senior leaders, coordinate stakeholder engagement, manage executive workflows, and ensure smooth delivery of review outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide comprehensive executive assistance to Heads of Review and senior executives.
- Coordinate senior-level meetings, consultations, briefings, and stakeholder activities.
- Prepare agendas, meeting papers, briefings, correspondence, and official records.
- Oversee executive workflows, shared inboxes, action registers, and document management.
- Manage travel logistics and support governance and reporting processes.




- Handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.

About You

- Proven experience supporting Deputy Secretary or SES level executives in government.
- Strong secretariat, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Capability to manage competing priorities efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
- Highly regarded: experience with reviews, inquiries, governance bodies, or SES offices.

This position requires Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain a Baseline Security Clearance. The hourly rate ranges from $90.00 to $115.00 plus superannuation, with casual loading included.

If you thrive in a fast-paced government setting providing senior executive support and are looking to contribute to important statutory reviews, apply now :)

📌 El1 Senior Executive Support Officer (Canberra)
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📍 Canberra