Engagement and Education Administrator (APS6)
- Coordinate engagement initiatives and support strategic plans.
- Provide high-quality administrative and project support.
- Engage with stakeholders to improve service delivery outcomes.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join a Commonwealth Government client as an Engagement and Education Administrator at the APS6 level. This role is suited to individuals who enjoy working in a stakeholder-focused environment, supporting engagement initiatives, and contributing to improved service delivery outcomes. You will play a key role in coordinating activities, supporting strategic initiatives, and delivering high-quality administrative and project support.
If you have strong organisational skills, enjoy working across multiple priorities, and are confident engaging with a range of stakeholders, we encourage you to apply.
An initial 12-month labour hire contract is on offer, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. This is a full-time opportunity based in Canberra, ACT, with flexible working arrangements considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please note: only Australian citizens with the ability to obtain/maintain a Baseline security clearance can be considered for this role (an existing clearance is highly desirable). Appointment is subject to pre-engagement checks.
Duties:
- Assist with developing and implementing a departmental strategic plan, and refreshment of the agency’s engagement framework.
- Coordinate consultations to improve the agency’s engagement and support improved services for stakeholders.
- Managing day-to-day communications and operational logistics, including providing secretariat support for forums and consultation groups.
- Maintain and enhance engagement resources to support consistent information-sharing.
- Assist with developing an annual plan for the agency’s participation in national peak body conferences, including a Request for Information (RFI) process and liaison with business areas.
- Research and write communication and engagement materials.
- Provide project-based input and support on initiatives, including website improvement activities.
- Manage incoming inquiries to the email inbox, ensuring timely responses or escalation as required.
Requisite skills:
- Demonstrated experience in project support, logistics, secretariat and/or high-level administration functions required.
- Ability to effectively liaise with a range of stakeholders while supporting productive working relationships and coordinating and managing engagement activities.
- Sound organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and achieve results.
- Demonstrated research and writing skills, including experience developing communication materials and communicating with influence.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team environment, while displaying personal drive and integrity.
- Ability to support strategic direction through proactive contribution, effective communication, and a focus on delivering results.
Culture and benefits
People enjoy contracting with relatbl because our business is owned and managed by people who have first-hand experience working as contractors. We can relate. We treat people the way we would want to be treated, and we provide a range of perks and benefits to our staff.
How to apply
Click APPLY or get in touch with Fern (***************************) or Emarni (***************************) for a confidential discussion. Applications for this position close on midday Tuesday 16 June 2026. However, applications received after the closing date will be considered for similar future roles.
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