Details

The Executive Coordinator’s prime responsibility is to ensure the proactive coordination and management of the diary and mailbox of the Chief Executive to provide timely, confidential and professional support across a range of functions.

The role operates within a dynamic environment, characterised by competing priorities, heavy work pressures and matters of a highly confidential, sensitive and political nature.

Special Conditions:

• An ability to obtain an NV1 security clearance is required.
• Some out-of-hours work will be required.
• A flexible approach to taking annual leave is required.
• Interstate travel may be required for specific events.
• The incumbent will be required to participate in the agency’s performance review processes.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in providing specialised high level executive support.
• High level of communication skills with experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders and senior executives.
• Proven experience in organising and maintaining relevant documentation for meetings with experience in preparing board, committee and meeting submissions, papers and minutes and follow up on actions arising.
• Government experience is highly regarded but not essential.
• Experience in the defence or space sector will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to and adapt to changes within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Application Guidelines:

All applications must be submitted online via defencesa.com/careers.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume, together with a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience giving consideration to the key selection criteria in the specific technical knowledge, experience and skills in the job and person specification. Applicants must submit a completed “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector” form.

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