Executive Officer

• Classification: EL1
• Location: Canberra - ACT
• Salary: $117,157 - $131,786

THE ROLE:
Government & Policy Division has a vacancy for an Executive Officer, based in Canberra to work directly with and support the General Manager (GM) of the Division. The Executive Officer holds a position of trust and applies sound judgement and exemplary levels of personal integrity, confidentiality, and discretion. They maintain close and professional working relationships with the Divisional Leadership team and key Austrade personnel, as well as working collaboratively with Executive Assistants and staff within the Division.

Duties include:

• Providing high-level strategic advice and operational support to the General Manager and the broader Divisional Leadership team, on administrative, delivery and corporate matters.
• Preparing and reviewing information on a diverse and complex range of policy, planning and other operational issues, including Ministerial submissions and correspondence, where required.
• Tailoring strategic communications to engage across a diverse range of stakeholders on often complex and sensitive topics.
• Coordinating work coming through the General Manager’s office and monitoring work within the Division to ensure outcomes and deliverables are achieved.
• Working closely with Executive Assistants and Branch Heads in the Division to establish practices, procedures and tools that drive outcomes and support innovation, satisfaction, compliance and simplification.
• Developing and maintaining positive working relationships internally and externally and lead interaction with key stakeholders on the behalf of the GM when required.
• Coordinating and preparing the Divisional Business plan and associated regular updates for the effective operation of the Division.
• Facilitating Divisional input into key programs of work, both internal and external, including corporate reporting requirements.
• Project management for the General Manager, including leading management of any cross-divisional projects.
• Providing support on workforce matters, coordinating with People Branch and corporate functions to ensure the Division meets its responsibilities.
• Working with the Finance team and Branch Heads in the Division to manage and monitor budgets.

Given our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Austrade actively encourages applications from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, women, and people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds for all of our roles.

CLOSING DATE:
Applications close at 11:30PM, Tuesday 24 June 2025 (AEST)

ELIGIBILITY:
Australian Citizenship - Our successful candidate must be an Australian citizen.

Security Clearance - Our successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.