Secretariat & Governance Officer APS Level 6 (Ongoing)

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Secretariat & Governance Officer APS Level 6 (Ongoing). Terms and conditions vacancy

• Exciting opportunity based in Darwin
• Key policy, governance and coordination role
• Working to protect Kakadu National Park

Who are we?

The Supervising Scientist Branch (SSB) is part of the Department of the Environment and Energy’s Heritage, Reef and Marine Division.
 

Our core functions are to:

· Ensure the protection of the Alligator Rivers Region from the effects of uranium mining and encourage best practice in wetland conservation and management.

· Protect the environment through environmental research and monitoring, environmental supervision, audit and inspection.

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced candidate with qualifications and/or relevant demonstrated experience to manage the Branch’s policy and governance activities.

The successful candidate will manage all policy and governance arrangements in the Branch and will be required to:

· Prepare high quality briefing material including Ministerial submissions and Senate estimates briefs, and undertake other high level policy and coordination tasks

· Provide efficient and effective secretariat services to the branch’s statutory committees, including meeting coordination and committee governance arrangements

· Provide accurate, high quality and timely policy and parliamentary information, analysis and advice to the branch, Departmental Executive and the Minister

Who are you?

To be successful in this role you will need:

· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with a high level of attention to detail, including excellent written ability for the production of clear and concise reports, and provision of information and advice to external stakeholders.

· High level organizational, research and analysis skills and the ability to provide high quality advice to other staff members, senior executives and Ministers.

· A detailed understanding of whole of government, departmental, ministerial and parliamentary processes and governance requirements.

· An ability to work under limited direction and manage multiple competing priorities.

· An ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders and staff members, and to work effectively in a team.

How to apply?

· Applications should be made through the Department’s online recruitment system at: http://www.environment.gov.au/topics/about-us/employment

· Applications should consist of a 1 to 2 page statement of claims demonstrating your suitability for the role. Please use the selection criteria as a guide of the skills and capabilities required for this position, as well as a current CV including names and contact details of at least two referees.

· Information for applicants with disabilities: www.environment.gov.au/about/jobs/applicants-with-disabilities.html

To obtain more information about the position please contact Amie Brumfield on 08 8920 1131 or [email protected].

Applications close: 11.30pm (AEST) on 30 July 2018