AO6 Senior Advisor

AO6 Senior Advisor

• Provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Deputy Director-General and their office.
• Coordinate, review and quality assure a wide range of correspondence and communication materials before progressing to approval.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, the Office of the Director-General, and external partners to ensure smooth workflow and escalation of matters as required.
• Oversee the timely delivery of briefing notes, hot issue briefs, reports, and formal correspondence.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of departmental structure, key contacts, and ministerial protocols.
• Ensure all materials are accurate, professional, and compliant with public sector governance standards.
• Support special projects and confidential initiatives on behalf of the Deputy Director-General.
• Assist with diary management, meeting coordination, and general office operations.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, respect, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

• Previous experience in an executive support or governance-based role, ideally within government.
• Strong eye for detail with experience in proofreading, formatting, and quality assurance of high-level documentation.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage sensitive matters with discretion.
• Familiarity with ministerial and government processes is highly desirable.

• Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid visa with work rights.
• Current C Class driver’s licence.

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