Administrative Officer (Canberra)

Overview The Department of the Senate is seeking motivated individuals to join our Committee Office as Administrative Officers. This is an opportunity to do valuable work in a team and organisation where you will be encouraged and supported to develop your skills, knowledge and career. If you are organised, conscientious, and interested in a career in the parliamentary service or public sector administration, please consider the position description below and submit your interest. Administrative Officers work as part of a small team, known as a Committee secretariat, to provide support to Senate committees. Senate committees conduct inquiries to examine matters in detail, gathering information from a range of sources including receiving submissions, holding hearings and conducting visits around Australia, before reporting back to the Senate. Secretariats do research, plan and support hearings, receive submissions, draft reports and provide procedural advice to committees. Administrative Officers play a key role in supporting their Committee secretariat to function effectively and smoothly. The Administrative Officer is the main point of contact for the committee secretariat and manages the collation, recording and dissemination of general information and enquiries to the committee. Administrative Officers manage their own day‐to‐day workload, considering and adapting to decisions made by the committee and the Committee Secretary. Responsibilities Provide information to senators and their staff, parliamentary officials and members of the general public regarding committee inquiries. Process submissions and other correspondence and keep registers of relevant committee information. Undertake supporting arrangements for committee meetings and hearings, including arranging venues, travel and accommodation. Prepare finalised committee reports for both online and hard copy publication and tabling (formal presentation) in the Senate. Job Details Level: APS 3 Salary range: $79,536 to $85,923 Location: Australian Parliament House, Canberra (APH) Benefits As a recent employee you will be provided with training and support to assist your transition to the department. Access to an extensive learning and development program supporting continuing skill and knowledge enhancement, career progression and professional growth. APH is accessible by a bus route that travels around all sides of APH. Employees can also access secure bike stands and onsite accessible parking. Application To apply, you are asked to provide a statement of claims against each selection criterion, of no more than 300 words per criterion. You are also asked to provide a copy of your CV or résumé. The Department of the Senate is committed to being an inclusive employer. We aim to provide a supportive, flexible, and fair workplace that recognises the diversity within the Australian community, where all employees feel respected, valued and supported to best contribute to our work. We encourage applications from First Nations' people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQA+, mature aged employees and people with caring responsibilities. We can provide support and adjustments to assist candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process, such as assistance with access, alternative format for completing an application, or additional time for a skills assessment or interview. If you have any questions, or require support or adjustments, please contact HR on ********* or by email at ******. Further information about support and adjustments, including the availability of flexible working arrangements we can offer to facilitate equitable participation in the workplace, will be provided to successful candidates on commencement. Further information regarding this recruitment process: Contact the Human Resource Management section on ************ or email us at ******. #J-*****-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rfg6u