" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eEL1 Business/Operations Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14580\"\u003e Admin / Secretarial / Office Support \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14581\"\u003e Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14582\"\u003e ACT \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14583\"\u003e Contract or Temp \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 5/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eCanberra based position\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNV2 Secutity Clearance Required\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrictly work from office\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEL1 Business Operations\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapital Recruit is partnering with a Federal Government client to source an experienced EL1 Business Operations Manager for a key operational coordination role within a complex government environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is an opportunity for an experienced professional with a background in business operations, governance, project coordination or senior executive support to contribute to branch-wide planning, coordination and delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a labour hire contract for 6 months, with extension options.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe position is Canberra based and due to the nature if the work it will be strictly work from office.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The successful candidate will support senior leadership by translating strategic priorities into coordinated work plans, monitoring progress, managing competing commitments and identifying emerging operational issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a branch-wide business coordination role, rather than a traditional Executive Assistant position. You will work across multiple business areas, supporting effective communication, accountability and decision-making while helping improve operational processes and reporting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinate branch-wide business operations, work plans, timelines and delivery priorities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitor workflows, identify emerging issues and escalate risks or delivery delays to senior management.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain action registers, reporting trackers, dashboards and standard operating procedures.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinate cross-functional activities involving operational teams, finance, governance and corporate areas.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare executive briefings, meeting papers, decision records and operational performance reports.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify opportunities to improve business processes, strengthen governance and address operational inefficiencies.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will ideally bring:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience in business operations, project coordination, governance or senior executive support, with responsibility for coordinating activities across multiple teams.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive briefs, reports and meeting documentation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience maintaining action registers, work plans, reporting dashboards, timelines and operational procedures.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience identifying process improvements, operational risks and opportunities to strengthen business delivery.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProficiency in Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint and other relevant business coordination tools.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMandatory Requirements\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) security clearance. Applicants must hold a current clearance at the time of application.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to work onsite in Canberra.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow to Apply\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIf you have the relevant experience and hold a current NV2 security clearance, we would like to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePlease submit your current CV outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFor a confidential discussion, please contact Jess via email - jessk@capitalrecruit.com.au \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4484004\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "