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- Team Leader Executive Support
- Ongoing full-time opportunity
- Office location – Parramatta
- Salary relative to experience and ranges $139,823 to $154,095 + Super
About the role
As the Executive Officer and Team Leader Executive Support you will coordinate the provision of high level executive and secretariat support services to the Executive Director, Science and Insights Division. You will provide strategic advice to the Senior Leadership Team, facilitate key projects, and provide oversight of communications to support the delivery of the Division’s objectives.
About You
We are seeking an experienced government professional, who is familiar with Ministerial processes and working in time sensitive, demanding roles. The ideal candidate will have the ability to resolve complex issues, using their initiative to manage priorities and risks in line with strategic objectives. You will have excellent communication skills and the capacity to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
If this sounds like you, and you want to work with an amazing team working at the forefront of science in NSW, then we would love to hear from you.
Key accountabilities:
- Implement, monitor and report on strategic projects to inform decision making and support achievement of Executive and Divisional objectives.
- Work collaboratively across the division and DCCEEW to develop and maintain productive networks to provide high quality, relevant and timely input and responses.
- Implement mechanisms for improving the Division’s performance and develop related measures and targets, to support divisional planning.
- Ensure excellence in quality, accuracy, timeliness and reliability of information flowing to and from the Executive Director’s office. This includes oversighting the drafting, review and/or editing of reports, submissions, briefings and Ministerial and Parliamentary correspondence submitted to the Executive Director.
- Contribute to the delivery of cultural and organisational change, including working with directors, senior leaders and staff to ensure a smooth transition in line with corporate and business objectives.
- Facilitate Science and Insights Division’s Senior Leadership Team meetings to ensure efficient and effective delivery of agreed activities.
- Manage the Executive Support team and supervise staff to deliver high quality executive and Ministerial support services for the Division; develop staff professionally to meet agreed performance standards.
Essential requirements and experience:
- Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience providing executive and business support at a senior level, including superior writing and project management skills.
For more information read the full Role Description: Team Leader Executive Support
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Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.
DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)
Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close Tuesday 29th April at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Laura Babian via 0427 864 889.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Graeme Ellis on 0437236477 (please mention reference number 542350)
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn
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