Who we are It's the people in the Workforce and Engagement Branch that make us who we are. You'll be welcomed by a supportive branch with a reputation for delivering high quality work. We are passionate about what we do and why we do it, and we are always refining what we do. The Agriculture Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and Agriculture Senior Officials' Committee (AGSOC) Secretariat within the branch provides professional and responsive support for minister and high-level executive governance meetings. The key duties of the position include The Job The AMM-AGSOC Secretariat is seeking candidates with minimum of 5 years secretariat experience. The position offers the opportunity to join a small, high-performing team working on a breadth of critical portfolio and government issues that directly benefit the Australian community and industry. You will have a unique opportunity to further develop the skills and professional networks that are in demand across the APS, particularly for roles in policy development, project management and stakeholder engagement. As a valued member of the team, you will be supported to achieve your immediate and longer-term career goals, be exposed to multiple policy areas and apply your initiative and ideas in a fast-paced environment. Assistant Directors work as senior members of the team, responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality, accurate and consistent analysis and advice in providing secretariat services as required. Key duties for this position include, but are not limited to: leading the preparation of high-quality meeting documents, including, agendas, briefing, papers and minutes often in a pressurised environment maintain professional and constructive relationships with stakeholders liaising with other policy, regulatory and operational areas in the department and across government to achieve area and agency goals leading and building the capability of team members to support the duties listed above. Please note: This recruitment process will initially be used to fill one vacancy on an ongoing basis . The merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may also be used to fill future ongoing vacancies in the branch where the duties are of a similar nature. Flexible working arrangements We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements. To seek further information please speak with the contact officer prior to submitting your application.
