The Environment, Water and Heritage (EHW) Division delivers the following functions for the ACT government:
- Nature conservation policy, planning and delivery;
- Heritage conservation policy and regulation;
- Environment protection policy;
- Catchment management, water policy delivery and water regulation;
- Conservation research and evaluation;
- Management of Parks and Reserves;
- Fire and Forest Management; and
- Biosecurity policy and delivery.
The Division also supports ACT NRM and ACT Heritage.
**The Team**
In supporting the Executive Group Manager - Environment, the Business Support Unit (BSU) coordinates, administers and delivers effective corporate and business management functions across the Environment, Heritage and Water Division. This unit has strong collaborative links with Senior Directors, Managers and Administration staff across the Environment Portfolio. The Business Support Unit also works collaboratively with the Directorate's Corporate Services & Operations Branch.
**The Role**
The Government Business Officer will report to the Senior Director - Business Manager but work closely with the EGM and other Senior Directors, to provide a range of administrative support functions in the preparation of ministerial replies, briefs, constituent inquiries and Questions on Notice.
Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate that you have high level communication skills, including the ability to manage effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, high quality writing skills to prepare constituent responses, Ministerial, briefs and a capacity to advise, negotiate and consult to gain input. You will have outstanding organisational skills, including the ability to effectively prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
**Eligibility/other requirements**:Knowledge of government business processes, in particular ministerial procedures would be an advantage.
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This position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.
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**How to apply**:Please review the Position Description for details about the role and associated responsibilities. Suitability for this position will be assessed on your Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviour in relation to the duties/responsibilities listed in the Position Description.
Applicants should submit a supporting statement of no more than four pages addressing the requirements of the position, as well as a copy of a current curriculum vitae and include contact details of at least two relevant referees.
**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for six months with the possibility of permanency.