About the Role

We are looking for a talented Administrative and Executive Support Officer to work in our Administration and Project Support team in our Canberra office. The team contributes high-level administrative project and executive support to the Commission’s work groups who deliver a variety of inquiry, research, policy and reporting projects across the organisation.

This role involves supporting one or more inquiry or study projects and undertaking a wide variety of administration services with a focus on working proactively as part of a team, which includes:

• providing high-level administrative and executive support
• organising meetings, travel and accommodation, and coordinating diaries and managing documents, including submissions for publication
• using SharePoint Online and other tools
• preparing project plans, budgets, contracts, reports, presentations, agenda papers and correspondence, 
• handling enquiries and liaising with stakeholders and members of the public
• receptionist duties as needed.

The successful applicant will have strong organisational and communication skills, along with sound judgement, and the ability to work to deadlines with minimal supervision in a transparent and collaborative manner. Applicants who have a positive attitude, are proactive, have high attention to detail, and can work independently while maintaining constructive working relationships are encouraged to apply for the role.

While working from home is an option, regular office attendance at least four days a week is important to excel in this role.  

*Immediate vacancy in the Canberra office. A merit pool of suitable candidates will also be created for similar ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies in Melbourne or Canberra. 

Position eligibility requirements

To be eligible for employment with the Productivity Commission, applicants must:

• be an Australian citizen or hold an Australian Citizenship 
• be willing to undergo a security and character clearance (which may include, but not limited to, completing an identity verification check, police check, and obtaining/maintaining an Australian Government security vetting clearance if required by the role)
• provide evidence of mandatory qualifications (if applicable).

APS RecruitAbiliy Scheme

RecruitAbility is an affirmative measure that provides progression of applicants with disability to the next stage in a selection process if they have been assessed as meeting the minimum requirements of the job. For further information please refer to the Australian Public Service Commission RecruitAbility Guidance.