Commission Support Officer and Senior Commission Support Officer

About the role

The Senior Commission Support Officer and Commission Support Officer roles provide administrative and secretarial support to the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC), its Committees, Departmental Committees and the WAPC Chair. They support the administration of WAPC and committee meetings, including agenda preparation, detailed minutes and documented outcomes, stakeholder liaison, research, governance requirements and the maintenance of administrative records and systems. There is one permanent full-time Level 4 position, one permanent Level 3 position and one fixed-term Level 3 position available.

Key responsibilities

• Support formal WAPC and committee meetings, including preparing agendas and detailed minutes
• Document meeting decisions and outcomes accurately
• Carry out stakeholder liaison and research
• Maintain administrative records and systems
• Prepare briefing notes and correspondence

Required profile

• Experience providing administrative and support services, including preparing meeting agendas and minutes and managing documentation in an electronic records environment
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation and policies to meet statutory and governance compliance requirements
• Knowledge of committee governance practices, including the role of the chairperson and members (for the Senior role)
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency for permanent appointments; proof of right to live and work in Australia for fixed-term ones

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• Electronic records management
• Preparation of detailed minutes and documentation

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home or alternate locations
• 12% superannuation with full employer contribution and salary packaging
• Learning and professional development opportunities
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading, plus 3 extra public sector holidays
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and leave for study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting
• Confidential employee assistance program

Applications are submitted online with a CV showing two referees and a maximum two-page cover letter demonstrating experience with minutes and meeting outcomes.