Admin and Governance Officer, Exercises - Canberra, Australia - Australian Electoral Commission

Australian Electoral Commission

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Canberra, Australia

4 days ago

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Description

Agency Purpose

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is an independent statutory authority established by the Australian Government to maintain an impartial and independent electoral system for eligible voters through active electoral roll management, efficient delivery of polling services, and targeted education and public awareness programs.

The AEC's values and commitments
The AEC values and commitments are an essential component of our operating environment and frame how AEC staff work. The AEC's focus is on electoral integrity through the values of quality, agility and professionalism.

The Team

The Admin & Governance Officer role sits in the newly established Exercises and Rehearsals Section reporting directly to the First Assistant Commissioner and National Election Manager.

The section is located within the Service Delivery Group and is responsible for developing the AEC's exercises and rehearsals capability.

The team is a small core group of experienced professionals who provide a positive, kind and inclusive work environment.

The Admin & Governance officer will play a pivotal part in maturing the AEC's exercises and rehearsals capability and is an exciting opportunity to be a part of establishing this new section.

The Opportunity
The Admin & Governance Officer supports the administration and coordination of work within the Exercises and Rehearsals section.

You will be responsible for the administration and governance of the section and will support the Director and Assistant Directors in the design, development and implementation of projects and programs.

The role is responsible for undertaking moderately complex work, under broad direction. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your skills in coordination, organisation, and positive engagement.

To excel you'll have:

Demonstrated ability to communicate and make decisions exercising sound judgement, expertise and knowledge, governed by legislation, regulations, best practice principles or relevant operating instructions and procedures.
The ability to contribute to innovate ideas and maximise the benefits of change, including the identification of opportunities to improve employee engagement initiatives and processes.
The ability to communicate sensitively and respectfully with internal and external stakeholders, through the use of excellent written and oral communication skills.
A demonstrated ability to work autonomously and a strong commitment to working harmoniously within a team to achieve positive results and support the AEC's strategic direction.
The ability to remain positive and respond to pressure in a calm manner, while committing energy and drive to see that goals are achieved.

Eligibility

AEC employees must be Australian citizens.
Any person who is, and seen to be active in political affairs, and intends to publicly carry on this activity, may compromise the strict neutrality of the AEC and cannot be considered.
Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain a character clearance.
Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain the security clearance required for this role.