The opportunity

The ANAO is seeking a highly capable and experienced Executive Officer to provide strategic operational, administrative, and stakeholder engagement support to the Office of the Auditor-General (The Office). This is a critical role, responsible for ensuring the efficient coordination of the Auditor-General’s priorities and delivering high-level support to the Deputy Auditor-General and other senior executives.

The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding organisational and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to proactively manage the operations of a dynamic, fast-paced executive office. Work may be required outside normal work hours to meet peak work demands.

As the Executive Officer, you will be a trusted advisor and liaison, working across ANAO and with key external partners, including senior government officials and parliamentary stakeholders.

The key duties of the position include:

• Coordinate and manage the daily operations of the Office of the Auditor-General, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

• Provide executive support to the Auditor-General, Deputy Auditor-General, and other senior leaders, including briefing coordination, correspondence, and diary management.

• Lead high-level stakeholder engagement, maintaining strong relationships across the SES, government agencies, and parliamentary bodies.

• Anticipate and respond to emerging issues, supporting the timely delivery of executive priorities.

• Exercise discretion and sound judgment in managing confidential and sensitive matters.

• Ensure high standards of communication, professionalism, and service delivery within the Office.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team as an Executive Officer, providing critical support to senior executives within a complex and fast-paced environment. This role demands exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong organisational and time management capabilities, and the ability to operate discretely with tact and diplomacy. The successful candidate will thrive under pressure, manage competing priorities with confidence, and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality. Flexibility and a commitment to excellence are essential, particularly during periods of increased demand or extended working hours.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience supporting senior executives in a complex government or corporate environment.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage relationships at the most senior levels.

• Highly developed organisational and time management abilities, including the capacity to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

• Demonstrated discretion, tact, and diplomacy in handling sensitive information.

• Flexibility to work outside standard hours during periods of high demand.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to play a pivotal role in supporting the agency’s leadership at the highest level.

Desirable qualifications / experience

There are no mandatory qualifications for this role, however, the following experience is highly desirable:

• Experience supporting senior executives or ministers within the APS or government sector.

• Familiarity with Cabinet processes, parliamentary engagement, or intergovernmental relations.

Eligibility

Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the ANAO, applicants must be an Australian citizen.

Security Clearance – The Australian community requires the highest level of integrity from ANAO employees. The preferred applicant must have at minimum; a baseline security and is required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting 1 level. For more information about the AGSVA security clearance process, please refer to the AGSVA website.

Assessment process / Reasonable adjustment

As part of the assessment process, you may be asked to participate in one or more of the following assessment activities:

• Interview (in-person or virtual)

• Written assessment

If you believe you may require reasonable adjustments to participate in the assessment process, please ensure this is indicated on your application. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss the adjustments prior to the assessment process.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted using the online recruitment system. Applications sent via email cannot be accepted.

Applicants are required to submit a current CV/resume and a statement of claims (500 words maximum) outlining why you are interested in this position and why you believe that you have the skills, capabilities, knowledge and experience to be considered for this role. Please provide examples which demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of the position.

We highly recommend that you refer to the ANAO Core Capability Framework when preparing your statement of claims.

We strongly recommend that you use a personal email address rather than your work email address to ensure you don’t miss updates and invitations to participate in the assessment process. Please also regularly check your junk or spam folders.

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring how your skills and experience can contribute to our agency.

Contact

Name: Carla Jago

Phone Number: 02 6203 7761

Email Address: [email protected]

Closing date

Applications close 11:30pm (AEDT) on Wednesday, 2nd July 2025.