Job Details
  • ReferenceBH-141783
  • LocationCanberra
  • SalaryCompetitive
  • Job TypeFull Time
  • Posted7 days ago
  • ConsultantJess Kaur
As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage an APS5 Business Support Officer on a contract for 3 months.
Position Overview
Duties & Responsibilities:
Reporting to an Assistant Director, your main responsibilities will be:
  • Providing high level business and administrative support to the team, including support needed for meetings, calendar arrangements and scribing.
  • Maintaining business processes to ensure accurate recording of application data and advice to the Department, and efficiently manage information flow between the Department and Commission.
  • Developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Working in a virtual environment in a team that works in office locations across Australia.
Essential requirements:
  • Strong experience in providing business and administrative support services with a high level of attention to detail.
  • High level of proficiency in systems such as Microsoft e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams or similar.
  • Well-developed oral and written communication skills, including proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong organisational skills, initiative and flexibility to manage a workload and perform under pressure.
  • The ability to quickly understand new processes to support the team.
  • Ability to be flexible and work within a team to meet deadlines and ensure work is delivered against Commission objectives.
  • The ability to act professionally and display the behaviours in accordance with the APS Values and Code of Conduct.
Mandatory Requirements:
  • Applicants must be Australian Citizens.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively, you can call Leanne Porter on 02 6268 9926 or email Leanne.Porter@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.