EL1 Board Secretariat Specialist

Job Description

EL1 Board Secretariat Specialist Our client is seeking an EL1 Officer with particularly strong interpersonal and organisational skills to lead secretariat support in the governance and administrative functions. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a small, high performing team, during a time of major reform at the department, while we bed down new legislation, an increased scope and mandate, and a new governance structure.The applicant will require excellent organisational skills, an ability to be flexible and proactive in approach and possess an ability to work collaboratively with staff both within the Branch and across the department. This will involve confidently engaging with and supporting the Board as well as external and internal stakeholders, Senior Executive and the CEO.Location CanberraContract Length 6 monthsEligibility Requirements Must be an Australian citizen Must hold or be able to obtain a Baseline Commonwealth Security Clearance Duties and Tasks Manage and lead support for, and delivery of, meetings and services for the Board Establish and implement contemporary and corporate governance best practice initiatives to support and manage the Board Engage and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to build effective relationships that are mutually beneficial Provide high quality advice to the Director regarding the work of the team, including management and quality assurance of complex Board papers and items Maintain records of board decisions and actions while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements Support other section members where required – providing leadership and guidance to junior section members. Required Skills and Knowledge: Extensive experience in leading secretariat services for Boards and very senior committees Excellent judgement, strong attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple priorities and respond flexibly in a shifting work environment Strong written and verbal communications skills High level of integrity, consistently maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive data and demonstrating trustworthiness in all professional interactions Proven ability to effectively coordinate and manage committees, projects, and competing workloads, consistently adapting to shifting priorities and deadlines Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to build and sustain strong networks and relationships within the agency and with external stakeholders Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner, always maintaining discretion How to apply: Please upload your resume to apply. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates. If you would like additional information on this role, please email Kalpana at or call on 0403 200 666. Follow Calleo on LinkedIn and visit our website to keep up to date on all our current job vacancies: is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. #J-18808-Ljbffr