Senior Executive Officer — Secretariat & Strategy

ACT Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government seeks an experienced Executive Officer at Senior Officer Grade B to provide high-level support to the Deputy Director-General and contribute to the effective leadership and operation of the Health and Community Services Directorate. You will manage priorities, coordinate information flow, and offer expert advice on regulatory, financial and digital matters.

You will prepare complex correspondence, briefs and submissions, ensuring timely, accurate advice and effective

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leadership and coordinating information flow.
• Ability to prepare complex correspondence, briefings and submissions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in a dynamic government environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to the Deputy Director-General and contribute to effective leadership of the Directorate.
• Coordinate flow of information, manage priorities, and provide expert advice on financial, regulatory, legislative, administrative and digital matters.
• Prepare complex correspondence, briefs and submissions ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Act on behalf of the Deputy Director-General when required, negotiating outcomes and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
• Support executive-led meetings with high-quality secretariat services and manage sensitive matters with discretion.

Job description

ACT Government seeks an experienced Executive Officer at Senior Officer Grade B to provide high-level support to the Deputy Director-General and contribute to the effective leadership and operation of the Health and Community Services Directorate. You will manage priorities, coordinate information flow, and offer expert advice on regulatory, financial and digital matters.

You will prepare complex correspondence, briefs and submissions, ensuring timely, accurate advice and effective