Program Support Officer | Full-Time Permanent

ACT; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 96,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Office in Dickson

Job summary

ACT is seeking an energetic Administrative Services Officer Class 5 to provide comprehensive support within the Office of Nature Conservation (ONC). The role collaborates with the ONC Business Support Officer to assist leadership and science/policy teams, delivering high-quality processes and well-functioning systems.

Key duties include coordinating ministerial correspondences, budget tracking, procurement, recruitment, facilities maintenance, WHS administration, and secretarial support for

Qualifications

• A current driver's licence.
• Australian Citizenship or permanent residency.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to efficient business processes by providing administrative support for tracking Ministerial and other correspondences, budget tracking, financial reporting, procurement, and recruitment
• Supporting operational functioning of the branch through organising and tracking maintenance, repair and replacement of facilities, equipment and vehicles, and supporting administration of Work Health and Safety systems and training
• Providing secretariate and logistical support for branch committees, meeting and working groups including circulating agendas, taking minutes, organising venues and arranging logistics

Education

Australian Citizenship or permanent residency

Current driver's licence

Job description

Closes: 06 November 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation
Position No: 17871
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 30 October 2026
Contact Officer: Julian Seddon on [e-mail] or [phone]

Details:

We are looking for an energetic, collaborative, enthusiastic and highly organised person to provide administrative support within the Office of Nature Conservation (ONC). The position works collaboratively with the ONC Business Support Officer to assist the branch leadership team and science and policy teams to deliver high quality, impactful work and ensure smooth, safe and well-functioning processes. Key duties include:

• Contributing to efficient business processes by providing administrative support for tracking Ministerial and other correspondences, budget tracking, financial reporting, procurement, and recruitment
• Supporting operational functioning of the branch through organising and tracking maintenance, repair and replacement of facilities, equipment and vehicles, and supporting administration of Work Health and Safety systems and training
• Providing secretariate and logistical support for branch committees, meeting and working groups including circulating agendas, taking minutes, organising venues and arranging logistics

Eligibility/Other requirements:

A National Criminal History check and Working with Vulnerable People authorisation may be required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra

Mandatory

• A current driver's licence
• Australian Citizenship or permanent residency

Note:

This position has access to flexible and hybrid working arrangement. The branch requires attendance in the Dickson office on prescribed days of each week, but staff can work from home or other approved locations on the remining days subject to operational requirements.

Selection of the successful candidate will be made by a Selection Advisory Committee and may be based on written application only. A merit pool will be established from applicants deemed suitable against all selection criteria and all mandatory requirements and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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