Executive Assistant - Governance - [Archived Advertisement]

The Opportunity

• A proactive & pivotal support role for the Director – Governance
• Use your organisational & interpersonal skills to facilitate vital operations
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s National Science Agency!

The Executive Assistant supporting the Director – Governance plays a proactive role in the smooth running of the Governance Team. In addition to providing high-level administrative support, project support and diary management, the role is also a contact point for matters arising across the team. The position involves supporting the General Counsel/Board Secretary and actively contributing and sharing knowledge across the broader Commercial and Governance Administration Support team to deliver best practice outcomes.

Your duties will include:

• Providing administrative support to the Governance team, including preparing correspondence, communication briefings, presentations, official records, and reports.
• Actively contributing to the success of maintaining and managing the Director's office.
• Acting as a communication focal point for interaction between the Director and the CSIRO community, and collaborating with other teams.
• Being a contact point for staff regarding matters that may arise in the Director's absence using your judgement.
• Coordinating and managing major events for the Governance Group.

Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: AU$85k – AU$96k pa plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 74526

To be considered you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in providing secretarial and administrative support to a senior manager or executive in a fast paced and complex environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and in using enterprise wide business systems.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise demands and escalate issues when required.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholder groups. 
• Proven ability to professionally handle sensitive and confidential information and use appropriate judgment and discretion.

For full details about this role please view the Position Description

Eligibility

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

20 June 2021, 11:00pm AEST