Career Opportunities: Senior Executive Officer (70116)

Senior Executive Officer

Location: Campbelltown
Full-time, 6-month temporary opportunity with the possibility of extension
Grade 11/12 - $139,787 - $161,663 p.a. + superannuation and annual leave loading
Flexible work practices including work from home, flexible working hours, 35-hour week and flex leave

Your role
 

The Senior Executive Officer is part of SWS District leadership team and supports the relationship between the District and our DCJ Central Office areas and Ministerial partners.

The role is responsible for the timely and accurate provision of information and a response interface when requests are urgent or critical.  The Senior Executive Officer provides a range of high level executive, secretariat, and project support services to the Executive including providing strategic advice, managing communications and implementing strategies to support the achievement of the organisations strategic and operational objectives. This role will suit people that are forward thinking and strategic, who can make things happen on time whilst developing positive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

As a Senior Executive Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating strategic advice and information on complex and or contentious matters.
• Managing, preparing and reviewing high level communication including but not limited to; Cabinet Minutes, ministerial correspondence, briefing notes, performance reports, business plans and strategy documents.
• Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders by coordinating communication and proactively ensure responses meet deadlines.
• Leading strategic and local planning and initiatives, and assist the executive team in driving performance, culture, and outcomes.
• Develop and oversee the implementation and evaluation of administrative practices, systems and procedures to optimise efficiency and support the achievement of quality outcomes.
• Research and prepare strategic advice, information and reports on diverse and complex policy, planning and operational matters to facilitate informed decision making and planning.
•  Provide issues management and support, responding to emerging issues to ensure effective resolution with minimal risk to the organisation.

What we’re looking for

• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to drive team performance.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and collaboration skills at a senior level.
• Significant experience in project management.
• Strategic thinking, research, and development of documents for the leadership team.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Managing communications and implementing strategies to ensure consistent achievement of business objectives.

Appointments are subject to reference checks and the following pre-employment checks:
 

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

Download the role description

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career.
• Flexible, autonomous work environment.
• Competitive pay and conditions.
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information?  Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

1. Describe an example where you took a lead role and coordinated with others in order to reach a solution that was of strategic importance. What were the barriers?  How did you resolve the situation?

2. Discuss the approach you take to ensure you are meeting objectives, and how you encourage others to provide you with the information and/or data you need to succeed in doing so.

Applications close - 11:59pm, Tuesday 12 November 2024.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Ashleigh Naylor on Ashleigh.Naylor@dcj.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Peter Luong on Peter.Luong1@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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