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This is an Identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977
  
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Indigeco is supporting a major federal Government organisation to recruit an APS5 Secretariat Officer to join an Independent Advisory Council Secretariat.
This position offers the opportunity to support meaningful advisory work that influences national disability policy and outcomes for people with disability, families and carers.
  

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Indigeco is partnering with a large federal Government organisation operating within a legislative and regulatory environment, committed to inclusion, accessibility and culturally safe practices.
The organisation values collaboration, integrity and participant-centred outcomes and actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to the Director, Strategic Advice, you will provide secretariat and project support to an Independent Advisory Council and its reference groups.
• Providing secretariat and project support to advisory council members and the broader secretariat team
• Coordinating meetings, calendars, attendance records and meeting logistics
• Supporting travel, accommodation and venue bookings for council and reference group members
• Maintaining accurate records for sitting fees, expenditure and financial tracking
• Assisting with invoicing, purchase orders, procurement tasks and contract monitoring
• Drafting reports, tracking actions, advice and meeting outcomes
• Supporting members to access meetings, including basic technical troubleshooting
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders in a culturally safe and accessible way

  
YOUR REQUIREMENTS

• You possess Secretariat or Government experience 
• Clear written communication skills, including the ability to write in plain English
• Confidence working with spreadsheets, calendars and Microsoft Office tools
• Strong relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders
• An understanding of culturally safe approaches and accessibility considerations
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

  
YOUR PERKS

• Opportunity to contribute to nationally significant advisory work
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Flexible location options
• Meaningful work supporting First Nations voices and people with disability

  
HOW TO APPLY

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and this sounds like the perfect opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply now and a consultant from Indigeco will get in touch with you asap!

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