• Job Description

  Req#: 131573

  Job Req ID

  Home Affairs - 131573

  Location

  ACT

  Classification

  Executive Level 1 - $110,788.00 and $129,928.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

  Employment Type

  Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time

  Flexible work

  Flexible arrangements available

  Contact Officer

  Melissa Van Rooy on (02) 6264 3892 or melissa.van-rooy@homeaffairs.gov.au

  Applications close on 09/04/2024 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

  About our opportunity

  This process is being used to fill up to 4 immediate vacancies. A merit pool may be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months.

  About our team

  DS Executive | Executive Coordination | Ministerial & Parliamentary | Parliamentary

  The Ministerial and Parliamentary Branch provides support to the Home Affairs portfolio Ministers' Offices, and support and advice to the Department of Home Affairs' Senior Executive in relation to Ministerial and Parliamentary matters. The Branch consists of four sections: Parliamentary Section, Ministerial Support Section, Ministerial Correspondence and Parliamentary Document Management System (PDMS) Section, and the Cabinet Liaison Office (CLO). The Branch also provides Department Liaison Officer (DLO) support to the portfolio Ministers' Offices.

  The Performance, Governance and Inquiries (PGI) Branch is a central point of support and oversight for the Department, providing strategic advice and guidance to the Department, Executive and relevant Portfolio Ministers. All roles within PGI Branch provide an excellent opportunity to gain an understanding of the broader work of the portfolio, including boarder policy and security, emergency planning and management, counter terrorism and cyber transport security.

  Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force

  Our ideal candidate

  We are looking for an experienced manager to lead small, high performing teams that provide support and advice to top-level decision makers and principal advisors across government. We want candidates who enjoy working in a fast paced, rapidly evolving, and forward-thinking environment who can represent the portfolio at the highest levels.

  The successful candidates will have a demonstrated capacity to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, and work closely with colleagues across the Branch to deliver key outcomes for our portfolio Ministers and senior executive.

  The successful candidates will have exceptional service delivery experience and can provide advice and support in relation to Ministerial submissions, briefs and correspondence and will work closely with the DLOs in the Ministers' Offices, portfolio senior executive and their offices, and colleagues across government. In addition, the successful candidate will be able to provide advice to a range of stakeholders about Parliamentary and Cabinet business and processes.

  Duties and responsibilities

  • Lead a small team in providing exceptional service and support to the portfolio's Ministers' offices and senior executive
  • Proactively engage with all areas of the Home Affairs portfolio, and across government
  • Identify opportunities for improvements to procedures and processes, whilst nurturing expertise within the Branch.

  Additional information

  • Strong focus on service delivery, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
  • Rapid acquisition of an understanding of Australia's system of government and Parliamentary and Cabinet processes
  • Excellent time management skills, including the ability to work independently to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines
  • An ability to exercise sound judgement and to think strategically and creatively in a fast-paced work environment
  • Proven capacity to work well in a team
  • Staff across all sections may be required to work extended hours on occasion.

  How to apply

  Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 09/04/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT – Late applications will not be accepted.

  As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

  • How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role

  • Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us

  • Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role

  Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 131573 in the document footer.

  Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.

  Eligibility

  To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

  The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance and an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).

  Diversity and inclusion

  The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

  RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

  Technical assistance

  For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:

  • Email: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au
  • Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)

  Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.

  Notes

  The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

  The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

  Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers

  Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.

• About the company

  The Department of Home Affairs is the Australian Government interior ministry with responsibilities for national security, law enforcement, emergency management, border control, immigration, refugees, citizenship, transport security and multicultural a...

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