Business Services and Corporate Support Officer, APS Level 4, Australian Trade Remedies Commission

• Melbourne
• Applications close 6 October
• The salary range for this role is $81,448 - $87,918

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 escalate 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.  

Are you unsure about applying? If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point described, please still apply or get in touch with the contact offcer to learn more about the role.

What you will do

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.

Eligibility

To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Notes

A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette. 

The department offers flexible working arrangements for many roles; however, this position is based in our Melbourne CBD office and is an in-office role. Please contact the nominated contact officer if you would like to discuss the working arrangements for this position further.

Application information

Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.

Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 750 words and should align to the key duties listed above.

You may use AI tools to support your application. However, all content must be accurate, authentic, and reflect your own capability in line with APS merit principles. For further guidance, please refer to the APSC’s Principles for candidate use of AI in recruitment.

Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).

Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact *************************** or (************* if you require assistance with your application.

Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.

Contact Information

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Monika Lacey via email on ************************