68963

Assessments Support
Full-time Permanent

Closes: 30 May 2025

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $99,654 - $113,315 plus superannuation
Position No: 68963
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 May 2025
Contact Officer: Tanya Young on Tanya.Young@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 0738

Details: This ASO6 role is responsible for supporting the implementation of strategic education initiatives by coordinating administrative and project-related activities, managing relationships with school leaders and stakeholders, and assisting with the interpretation and use of education data. The successful applicant will demonstrate sound judgement, data literacy, and strong interpersonal skills in working with school principals and directorate teams.

In accordance with Directorate Policies and working in a team under the Director of the Common Assessment Tools team, the Administrative Services Officer will:

  • Coordinate and track deliverables using project management tools and templates across strategic education initiatives.
  • Provide high-level administrative and secretariat support, including scheduling, meeting preparation, minute-taking and follow-up action tracking.
  • Support strong, respectful engagement with school principals and other stakeholders, demonstrating empathy and professionalism.
  • Liaise with schools to support the collection, cleansing, and analysis of education-related data and information.
  • Assist with drafting clear and concise communications, including briefings, reports, stakeholder updates and data summaries.
  • Work collaboratively across internal teams to ensure alignment between project objectives and broader system priorities.
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to quality assurance of documentation and reporting.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Professional and Technical Skills, and Knowledge

  1. Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports, correspondence and meeting documentation.
  2. Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, particularly in working with school leaders and frontline staff.
  3. Well-developed data literacy skills, including the ability to understand and present education data clearly (e.g. Excel, Power BI, or similar).

Behavioural Capabilities

  1. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and apply sound organisational and project management skills.
  2. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and flexibility.
  3. A commitment to the ACTPS values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation, and to safe, inclusive work practices.

Desirable

  1. Experience working with schools or within an education policy environment.
  2. Familiarity with ACT Government reporting, project or data systems.
  3. Experience using SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Power BI.

Compliance Requirements / Qualifications

  1. This position does not require a pre-employment medical.
  2. This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.

Note: Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

How to Apply:

Please submit:

  • A response (of no more than two pages) addressing the ‘Professional and Technical Skills, and Knowledge’, and ‘Behavioural Capabilities’ requirements included in the Position Description;
  • A current curriculum vitae; and
  • The contact details of two referees.

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