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Closes: 28 November 2025

Classification: Adviser Level 1
Salary: $80,572 - $100,183 - plus 7% allowance plus superannuation
Position No: 60314
Directorate: ACT Executive
Advertised (Gazettal date): 13 November 2025
Contact Officer: Benjamin Tomlinson on Stephen-smith@act.gov.au or 0413 953 714

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Details: The Office Manager position is responsible for the smooth management of the Minister’s Office with a primary focus on diary and schedule management, effective office systems and high-quality service to stakeholders and the community.

Key responsibilities of the Office Manager include:

• Providing high level administrative support to the Minister’s Office and office staff.
• Providing first point of contact for the office, including for telephone enquiries and to meet and greet visitors.
• Assisting in the running of the office, including answering the office phone and managing emails and correspondence as required.
• Managing, co-ordinating and negotiating the Minister’s diary scheduling.
• Coordinating and managing a range of office processes with limited supervision.
• Coordinating the Minister’s event and travel arrangements and coordinating travel arrangements for other staff as required.
• Liaising with constituents, senior public servants, MLA and Minister’s offices and other stakeholders as required.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment and culture where all staff are valued and respected.
• Other duties as directed.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

Applicants will need to demonstrate:

• A keen interest in achieving good social outcomes for our community.
• Strong office administration skills.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Capacity to work independently, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Desirable:

• Experience or understanding of parliamentary systems and/or the ACT political system would be an advantage.

Notes: The role is an Adviser Level one position with a salary of $80,572 – $100,183 plus seven percent allowance and superannuation.

The successful candidate will be engaged under a Legislative Assembly Members’ Staff contract, and other terms and conditions of employment are governed by the ACT Legislative Assembly Members’ Staff Enterprise Agreement 2023 - 2026.  It is not an ACT Public Service position.

How to apply:

• For further information please contact Ben Tomlinson on 0413 953 714.
• Please submit a one-page expression of interest plus a curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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