The ACT Long Service Leave Authority (ACT Leave) is a Statutory Authority of the ACT Government responsible for the administration of portable long service leave benefit schemes for covered industries within the ACT.

Under the direction of ACT Leave’s Strategic Plan, we are in an exciting time of innovation and change, and with several major transformation projects in progress, strong executive and governance support will be essential.

We are looking for an Executive Officer who:

• Loves a challenge in a changing environment.
• Can solve problems effectively and creatively.
• Has experience providing administrative and governance support.
• Appreciates the importance of communicating well – particularly in writing.
• Pays attention to the tiny details.
• Is excited about playing an important role in transforming ACT Leave.

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We can’t wait to have you on board!

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and Registrar, you will be responsible for:

1. Providing executive support to the Chief Executive Officer and Registrar including email, diary and travel management, organisation of and preparation for stakeholder meetings.
2. Providing whole-of-organisation administrative support including liaison with ACT Government Directorates, and service providers, management of stationery supplies, coordination of facilities management (office repairs etc), and assist with the administration of recruitment processes.
3. Coordinating governance processes related to the Governing Board, Audit and Risk Committee, ACT Leave Executive Team, ACT Leave Leadership Team and Work Health and Safety Committee, including preparing agendas, coordinating agenda papers, managing board portal software, drafting meeting minutes, managing and following up actions arising, and making preparations for each meeting.
4. Coordinating the delivery of the Internal Audit Program, assisting with the establishment of procurement processes to support engagements, and monitoring audit recommendations for reporting to the Audit and Risk Committee in coordination with the responsible officer.
5. Coordinating the development, implementation and review of organisational policies and procedures, including managing the review schedule, and associated reporting.
6. Managing the legislative compliance register, ensuring it is updated and reported against appropriately.
7. Promoting and embodying ACT Public Service values and ethical standards, through professionalism, workplace respect, equity and diversity work practices, and workplace health and safety principles and practices.

Note: This is a temporary position available from 1 July 2025 until 30 June 2026 with the possibility of permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: 41137 - Careers and Employment