Advisers are assigned responsibility for one or more Cabinet Committees, and assist the Secretary, Deputy Secretary and Assistant Secretary of the Cabinet to ensure that Cabinet and its Committees provide an efficient and effective decision-making process for central executive government. Advisers must have excellent organisational skills, a good understanding of how government policy is developed, and the ability to identify and summarise for Ministers the background and key aspects of issues going before Cabinet and its Committees. Excellent communication skills and strong organisational and analytical skills are essential. The position requires a high level of judgement, discretion and tact. Computing experience in word processing, document management and email.
Tertiary qualifications are desirable.
Committee meetings are effectively and efficiently organised and decisions are recorded accurately. Papers prepared on policy and administrative issues are relevant, accurate and meet the requirements of the Secretary of the Cabinet. Judgement and initiative is exercised judiciously, and in consultation with the appropriate manager or supervisor. One-off tasks are undertaken as required, and completed to the quality standards and deadline requirements established by the person assigning the task. The ability to attain and retain a Top Secret security clearance is a prerequisite for this position.