Business Services and Corporate Support Officer in Melbourne

About the Department

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology.

We do this by:

• Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
• Investing in science and technology
• Strengthening the resources sector

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people. If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia's future. Please see the APSC's APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

About the team

We are Australia's trade remedies authority - the Australian Trade Remedies Commission. The commission is responsible for undertaking investigations into allegations of unfair international trade practices involving goods entering Australia and administering Australia's anti-dumping legislation. These investigations seek to deliver a level playing field for industry. Professionalism, excellence and independence underpins the commission's world-class reputation.

What's in it for you?

This role provides the unique opportunity to gain insights into the diverse work carried out across the commission, enabling you to establish connections with team members from various roles and disciplines. The commission offers a high-quality learning and development program, which facilitates a swift understanding of your responsibilities. Furthermore, it presents opportunities for career growth, allowing staff to transition between different sections and disciplines, when the time is right.

Our ideal candidate

To undertake this role, you will be required to demonstrate that you have:

• strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• effective time management and organisation skills.
• ability to understand and follow processes and procedures.
• ability to identify and escalation issues and risks.
• ability to prioritise between multiple competing tasks to deliver outcomes in a responsive, timely manner.
• a proactive can-do disposition with a track record of demonstrating initiative.
• proficient Microsoft Office suite skills.
• high standards of professional and personal integrity.

Role responsibilities

This role will be responsible for providing administrative and corporate support to the senior executive at the Anti-Dumping Commission. Specifically, this role requires you to work within departmental policies and procedures to:

• Manage office supplies, visitor attendance and mail distribution
• coordinate various monitoring and reporting tasks across property and OH&S.
• Coordinate logistics associated with on-boarding and off-boarding staff.
• Support Commission staff coordinate and deliver functions and events.
• Work with executive and executive support staff to prepare and manage Commission-wide reports, templates and corporate requests, including mailbox management.
• Act as Executive Assistant to executive staff as required.

Skills and experience in undertaking a similar role, or capacity to develop these skills quickly is essential for this position.