PN:TBA,Cabinet Support Officer

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Directorate:
Division:
Business Unit:
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Policy and Cabinet
Cabinet Office
Position Title:
Position Number:
Classification:
Cabinet Support Officer
TBA
Administrative Services Officer Grade 3
Directorate Overview
CMTEDD leads the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) and provides strategic advice and support to
the Chief Minister, Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development and the Cabinet on
policy, financial and economic matters, service delivery and whole of government issues.
The Directorate facilitates the implementation of government priorities and drives many
new initiatives.
The Directorate is responsible for collecting and managing taxation revenue; managing the
Government's financial assets and liabilities, including superannuation liabilities and
investments; and providing advice to the Government and ACT agencies on the Territory's
budget and financial management, economic and revenue policy, federal financial relations,
and workers’ compensation policy. The Directorate is also responsible for Shared Services
which provides financial, IT and HR support across Government.
The Economic Development focus is on land release, facilitating business development,
investment, sport and recreation, tourism and events, arts, and other government activity,
often in coordination with the private sector, to increase the economic performance of the
ACT.
Division Overview
Policy and Cabinet Division provides advice and direction across the ACT Public Service on
complex policy matters, incorporating a central agency coordination role in strategic
planning, social and economic policy, spatial planning, regional policy and strategy, and
across-government information and ICT strategy.
The Division supports the Chief Minister, Cabinet and the Director-General as Secretary of
Cabinet, through the provision of policy and support, including Cabinet secretariat functions
GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 | phone: 132281 | www.act.gov.au
and advice. The Division also provides secretariat and policy support to the ACT Public
Service Strategic Board, chaired by the Head of Service, which comprises the DirectorsGeneral of all ACT Government agencies.
The Division supports the Chief Minister and represents the ACT at intergovernmental
forums, notably the Council of Australian Governments and the Council for the Australian
Federation. The Division manages and coordinates the ACT's relationships with other
jurisdictions, most significantly with the Commonwealth, NSW, and local councils in the
region.
Business Unit Overview
The Cabinet Office:
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provides coordination and operational support to the Chief Minister, the ACT Executive,
the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate and the ACT Public
Service in relation to Cabinet; and
coordinates and facilitates the passage of Government business in the Legislative
Assembly.
Duties/Responsibilities
As a Cabinet Support Officer within the Policy and Cabinet Division you will:
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Assist in the circulation and recording of draft Cabinet Submissions, including liaison
with other ACT Government Directorates;
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Assist with the handling and distribution of Cabinet papers and other documents to
effectively meet Cabinet's requirements with particular regard to quality, accuracy and
timeliness;
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Prepare routine correspondence and other written material with particular regard to
quality, accuracy and timeliness; and
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Assist with the documentation and record keeping of Cabinet papers – in particular
Cabinet Decisions and other Cabinet documents.
Selection/Criteria
1. Knowledge of, and experience in, standard office procedures including the preparation
of routine and other correspondence, record keeping, coordination and liaison with
other directorates.
2. Ability to work individually and as a member of a team.
3. Ability to prioritise, exercise good judgment and work within tight deadlines.
4. Understanding of and commitment to high quality customer service.
5. Understanding of public service values covering ethical standards and a demonstrated
self-awareness, professionalism and a proven commitment to the ongoing integration of
workplace respect, equity and diversity work practices and workplace health and safety
principles and practices.