Executive Officer to the CEO
$144,374-$167,369 + 15.4% super
Canberra based, Baseline Clearance
Ongoing ABOUT THE ROLE Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Executive Officer to the CEO is responsible for overseeing management of the office of the CEO and providing comprehensive executive, secretariat and project support services to the CEO to ensure the successful functioning of the Executive office.
The Executive Officer plays a critical role at AMSA and provides support and guidance to other Executive Officers so that administrative services are delivered efficiently and effectively across the organisation.
You will be responsible for:
Applying critical thinking to provide high level executive support to the CEO on strategic and organisational matters Monitoring and reporting on strategic, operational matters to inform decision making and support achievement of organisational objectives for the CEO Providing Executive Secretariat support at Executive meetings and Board meetings as required, including preparation of meeting papers and minutes in a timely manner Collating and analysing data to inform advice to the CEO on strategic and operational matters Collaborating effectively across AMSA and with other stakeholders, acting as a senior point of contact within the Office of the CEO and managing CEO priorities, with effective collaboration with senior officials and AMSA staff. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE To be successful in this position, you will have the following skills and experience:
Proven track record in providing high level support to senior executive positions in a similar professional environment. Demonstrated ability to anticipate risk, solve problems, negotiate productive outcomes and deal effectively and discretely with sensitive and confidential information. Highly developed people management, verbal and written communications skills and ability to build productive working relationships with stakeholders. Strong organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, work autonomously, employ initiative to find solutions, attention to detail and prioritise effectively. A relevant business degree or similar would be an advantage however is not mandatory. AMSA BENEFITS We are committed to a supportive and collaborative work environment, which is why AMSA offers:
Flexible work including work from home arrangements Health and wellbeing programs including annual flu vaccinations and a healthy lifestyle reimbursement An office-wide Christmas period shutdown (in addition to annual leave provisions) An ability to work for an organisation charged with protecting our marine environments and saving lives ABOUT AMSA The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is responsible for the safety of international shipping and domestic commercial vessels, protection of the environment from ship sourced pollution and search and rescue nationally.
AMSA offers unique and interesting career opportunities, and we employ around 450 people across Australia. To learn more about our organisation please visit our website.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Diversity and inclusion are a priority at AMSA. Our role means that we impact and influence communities right across Australia, this is why it is essential that we draw on the diversity of our people to successfully deliver our mission of "ensuring safe vessel operations, combatting marine pollution and rescuing people in distress".
We are proud to have been recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2022-2023 by the Diversity Council of Australia, and continue to focus on embedding inclusive values within our organisation.
Don't meet every single requirement? At AMSA we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway – you might just be the person we're looking for!
We encourage applications from people of all diverse backgrounds and are committed to supporting you to reach your full potential. You can find more information about our diversity and inclusion commitments in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
HOW TO APPLY Please complete your application on our website via the Careers at AMSA page by Sunday 2 February 2025. You will need to provide:
your resume (maximum of 3 pages) a brief cover letter (maximum 800 words) outlining what you will bring to this role. For any questions regarding the role please contact Carolyn Nixon on (02) 6279 5500.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process please contact Human Resources on
AMSA does not engage staff under the APS Act. AMSA engages employees under the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990 and our remuneration arrangements are specific to AMSA.
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