Executive Officer, Executive Level 1, Australian Space Agency

Job description
Canberra, Adelaide
Applications close 4 February

About the Department

The Department Of Industry, Science And Resources And Our Broader Portfolio Are Integral To The Australian Government’s Economic Agenda. Our Purpose Is To Help The Government Build a Better Future For All Australians Through Enabling a Productive, Resilient And Sustainable Economy, Enriched By Science And Technology. We Do This By

Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
Investing in science and technology
Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

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About The Team

The Australian Space Agency provides government leadership on civil space capability to improve the lives of Australians and

strengthen our society. The Agency ensures that Australia’s space activities contribute to Australia’s national interest and broader Government objectives, including enhanced economic resilience, social cohesion, environmental sustainability, and national security.

Our agents deliver meaningful outcomes that will benefit our nation long into the future.

The Agency’s Functions Include

leadership of policy and coordination of civil space activities across government.
shape and grow national space capability, including delivery of Agency programs.
lead international civil space engagement for economic and strategic benefit, in alignment with Australian foreign policy objectives.
promote a responsible, effectively regulated space sector, while delivering on our international obligations.
promote the value and benefits of space to the community, including to inspire a highly skilled workforce.

Our ideal candidate

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

highly resilient and outcomes-focused individual with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
excellent attention-to-detail and time management skills.
previous experience working in executive support is desirable.

What you will do

The Executive Officer to Head of Agency is responsible for:

providing strategic and trusted advice to the Head of Agency, and the Agency’s Senior Executive team, on a broad range of areas, including, but not limited to:
effective operational and administrative systems
internal and external stakeholder engagements and opportunities
complex issues and emerging risks that may impact on the Agency’s reputation and operations
opportunities and initiatives to advance the Agency’s strategic priorities in alignment with the Agency’s Business Plan
maintain detailed knowledge of the Agency’s Business Plan and strategic priorities, as well as emerging issues and priorities impacting on the Agency’s work to support the Head of Agency and enable effective strategic decision making.
Prepare and organise complex, quality assured and well-researched correspondence, briefings, presentations, papers and other corporate, ministerial and parliamentary documents to and on behalf of the Head of Agency, including and in relation to confidential and sensitive matters.
triage the information flow into the Head of Agency, including coordinating requests, responding to correspondence, and making related decisions on behalf of the Head of Agency.
build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including as a representative of the Head of Agency, with:
senior departmental executive
ministerial advisers across governments
c-suite CEOs
senior executive across government and international agencies
consult and negotiate in relation to relevant issues on behalf of the Head of Agency.
support the Head of Agency’s international travel and related engagements, including project management of travel plans, logistics and briefings.
oversee the Office of the Head of Agency, including all executive support functions and team management.
oversee the secretariat management of the Australian Space Agency Advisory Board, including upholding best practice governance processes.
represent the Head of Agency and the Office of the Head of Agency in a professional, respectful and courteous manner.
other tasks and projects as directed by the Head of Agency.
Eligibility

To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Positions require a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Notes

A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is Canberra, ACT and Adelaide, SA based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.

Application information

Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.

Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 500 words and should align to the key duties listed above.

Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).

Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact

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