Executive Officer and Business Manager

Digital Canberra; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Canberra is seeking an experienced executive assistant to provide high-level support to the Chief Information Officer in Canberra. The role manages complex correspondence, coordinates the CIO's office workflow, and delivers strategic advice to support informed decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead a small executive support network, supervise staff, and coordinate reporting processes while building strong partnerships with senior internal and external stakeholders to

Qualifications

• This is a PoT role requiring Australian citizenship and Baseline AGSVA security clearance.
• Experience providing executive support in fast-paced environments.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with ability to manage complex correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to the CIO, coordinating workflow and deadlines.
• Deliver expert advice and support informed decision-making on diverse matters.
• Liaise with senior internal and external stakeholders to facilitate outcomes.
• Oversee correspondence systems, reporting processes, and supervise staff.

Job description

Details: This role provides high-level executive support to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) ensuring the effective coordination, quality assurance, and timely delivery of complex correspondence. Working in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment, the position manages workflow across the CIO's office, delivers expert advice, and supports informed decision-making on diverse and sensitive matters.

The role acts as a key liaison with senior internal and external stakeholders, building strong partnerships to facilitate communication and outcomes on behalf of the CIO. It also leads and supports executive support staff across the portfolio, contributing to a cohesive and high performing executive support network. With responsibility for overseeing correspondence systems, coordinating reporting processes, and supervising staff, the position requires strong judgement, strategic awareness, and exceptional organisational and communication skills to ensure priorities are managed effectively and organisational objectives are met.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• This is a position of trust (PoT) which requires the successful applicant be an Australian citizen and possess or acquire and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance at the Baseline level as an eligibility qualification.

Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.