Hays Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
EL1 Board Secretariat Specialist 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Your new company
This well-known Federal Government Agency is a small, dynamic agency dedicated to growing knowledge and innovation for the benefit of the Australian community. They are known for their high-quality grant administration, research policy advice, powerful data assets, and role in fostering research quality, translation, impact, and integrity. They are seeking an EL1 Board Secretariat Specialist to join a high performing team during a time of major reform.
Your new role
As an enthusiastic, professional, and strategically focused EL1 Board Secretariat Specialist, you will lead secretariat support in the governance and administrative functions of our Board. Your role involves managing and delivering meetings and services for the Board, implementing best practice governance initiatives, and engaging with key stakeholders. You will provide high-quality advice, maintain records of board decisions, and support other section members.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in your role, you will have previous experience in a similar position and the Federal Government. You will also have extensive experience in leading secretariat services for Boards and senior committees, excellent judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, strong written and verbal communication skills, a high level of integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality, proven ability to coordinate and manage committees, projects, and workloads, excellent relationship management skills and the ability to handle confidential information professionally. To be considered for this role, you will need to be an Australian citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance at the Baseline level or higher.
What you'll get in return
You will build close working relationships across all aspects of the Agency and its role within the national research landscape. Your role offers the opportunity to shape a culture of collaboration, partnership, and customer-centric service. You will receive an attractive hourly rate, a possible extension, flexibility, on the job training and support and career opportunities for the future.
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 to, or call Ashleigh Martin - Business Manager on (02) 6112 7679. If this job isn't quite right for you, though you are looking for a new position, please contact Ashleigh Martin for a confidential discussion and visit our website to review our current list of available positions.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Administrative and Writing/Editing Industries: Administrative and Support Services and Writing and Editing #J-18808-Ljbffr