EL1 Executive Officer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible working arrangements
• Please call Laura Meyer for more information

Your new company

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 environment, 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 inboxes
• Coordinating senior-level meetings, consultations and stakeholder engagements
• Preparing agendas, meeting packs, briefing materials and supporting documentation
• Tracking actions, decisions and project milestones
• Coordinating travel, logistics and event arrangements
• Maintaining records, registers and filing systems
• Supporting governance processes and ensuring smooth operational delivery
• Managing sensitive information with a high degree of discretion and professionalism

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience supporting SES, Deputy Secretary or equivalent senior executives
• Strong executive support, secretariat or coordination experience within a Commonwealth Government environment
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong written communication skills, including preparing briefs, correspondence and meeting documentation
• Experience coordinating senior stakeholder meetings and engagements
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Teams, Word and SharePoint
• The ability to exercise sound judgement, initiative and discretion
• An Australian Government Baseline Clearance or the ability to obtain one

Experience 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 extension
• Canberra-based or remote arrangements available within Australia
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile government review
• Collaborative and professional team environment
• Competitive 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 (02) 6112 7654, ***email_hidden***.