Senior Executive Officer & Secretariat Lead

ACT Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government Health and Community Services Directorate is seeking an experienced Executive Officer to provide high-level support to the Deputy Director-General and aid in the leadership and operation of the Directorate. You will coordinate priorities, manage information flows and provide expert guidance on financial, regulatory, legislative, administrative and digital matters.

You will prepare complex briefings, oversee submissions and act as a trusted adviser while maintaining professional

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior government executives or Deputy Director-General level staff.
• Strong governance knowledge and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage priorities for the Deputy Director-General and coordinate information flow.
• Provide expert advice on financial, regulatory, legislative, administrative and digital matters.
• Prepare complex correspondence, briefings and submissions ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Act as trusted adviser, identify issues, negotiate outcomes and exercise delegated authority where required.
• Liaise with Director-General’s Office, executive teams, ministerial offices, agencies and community stakeholders.
• Support executive-led meetings with high-quality secretariat services.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Policy understanding

Decision making

Job description

ACT Government Health and Community Services Directorate is seeking an experienced Executive Officer to provide high-level support to the Deputy Director-General and aid in the leadership and operation of the Directorate. You will coordinate priorities, manage information flows and provide expert guidance on financial, regulatory, legislative, administrative and digital matters.

You will prepare complex briefings, oversee submissions and act as a trusted adviser while maintaining professional