Aps 4 - Brisbane, Australia - Federal Court of Australia
Description
_This vacancy is advertised as an 'identified position' as the work of the National Native Title Tribunal has a strong involvement in issues relating to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Successful applicants are required to have knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people._
Position Overview
Based in the NNTT's Brisbane Office, the role forms part of the Support & Special Projects Team, which provides high-level support to the President and Native Title Registrar in performing their specific functions and responsibilities under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth).
The team also carries out a range of geographically dispersed administrative responsibilities and project work as required.The Support and Project Officer role has three distinct responsibilities:
- Administrative duties supporting the smooth and efficient running of the Brisbane office
- Project management activities, ranging in nature according to the scope of the project
To be successful in this role, the Support and Project Officer will have excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Working as part of a team, this role would suit someone with a high level of professionalism and initiative, who takes personal responsibility to ensure objectives are met.
Duties and responsibilities
- Office administration
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail
- Maintain office supplies/equipment and report any issues requiring attention
- Maintain the currency of stakeholder information and subscriber details
- Administrative support to statutory officeholders
- Provide administrative support to the President, Tribunal Members and the Registrar
- Manage records in compliance with information management policies
- Undertake other tasks as required
- Project work
- Provide support to the Senior Project Officer on specific projects as they arise
- Perform validation and testing of new business systems, as required and under direction
- Undertake database analysis and audit activities, as required and under direction
Selection Criteria
- Possess and demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Possess and demonstrate an ability to communicate sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Strong clientservice focus and proven experience in providing front line client services.
- Proven office administration experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
- Proven initiative and adaptability, including the ability to work with mínimal supervision and as an effective member of a team.
