Boards and Committees Secretariat
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Closes: 16 October 2025
Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $100,650 - $114,448 plus superannuation
Position No: 57969
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 09 October 2025
Contact Officer: Erin Barker on
Erin.Barker@act.gov.au
or
(02) 6207 2000
Details: We are seeking applications from highly motivated and goal orientated people to fill the role of Boards and Committees Secretariat. This position sits within the Boards and Committees team and is responsible for providing support to the Director, Boards and Committees. Your role will include undertaking administrative functions, assisting the section management with daily operations including assisting with any matters requiring an immediate or urgent response. The administrative functions include, data entry, coordination of papers, writing of briefs, recording of meeting minutes and other duties as directed.
In this role you will be responsible for providing secretariat support for internal boards and committees, as well as national boards and committees.
Ideally, you will have the ability to:
- Provide high level confidential secretariat and coordination services to a variety of boards and/or committees.
- Manage and coordinate the business needs of a variety of boards and committees and provide effective corporate support.
- Undertake research and analytical tasks and assist with the preparation and review of reports and other documentation.
- Develop and foster effective working relationships with all stakeholders within the Directorate and other agencies.
- Ensure a high standard of customer service is achieved.
- Work cooperatively within, and contribute to the positive culture of, a small team and undertake other duties as required.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately up until 12 October 2026 with the possibility of permanency. Selection may be based on written application and referee reports only and is open to current ACTPS employees.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit a one-page pitch and curriculum vitae addressing their suitability and availability for the role.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
City and Environment
City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.
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Note
This is a temporary position available immediately up until 12 October 2026 with the possibility of permanency.