Flexible working arrangements will be considered in accordance with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Enterprise Agreement 2024-27.
Merit List or Pool UsageApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool.
If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles.
Applicants may be offered a future role without the need to reapply.
A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.
This merit list or pool may be used to fill other vacancies in Canberra.
For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools, please visit the APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle.
The Corporate Governance Team undertakes a variety of governance and corporate functions to support Executives and business groups to implement cross-agency initiatives.
The team contributes to support governance frameworks, building relationships, and working collaboratively with a range of Commonwealth agencies, portfolio entities, and other key internal and external stakeholders.
Key responsibilities fall under four focused areas:
Oversight of the department's governance framework, including Executive Board.Oversight of the department's Internal Policy Framework.Oversight of external relationships, including management of senior governance committees.Oversight of the department's enterprise project management and governance.Reporting to the Director, Corporate Governance, the Assistant Director is responsible for leading the following key tasks and functions:
Oversight of external relationships, including strategic coordination of the department's intergovernmental governance committees:Bilateral Management Committee with Services AustraliaMemoranda of Understanding (MoU) Governance Committee with the Department of EducationCoordination and management of the DEWR to Education MoU requirements.Coordination and management of the Statement of Intent and supporting Protocols.Oversight of the department's application of the Multicultural Access and Equity Policy.Supervise APS-level staff.Other tasks as directed.Key Duties of the PositionResponsibilities of the Executive Level 1 may include:
Providing direction regarding the purpose and importance of internal and external governance work, illustrating the relationship between operational tasks and organisational goals, and setting tasks that align with the strategic objectives and expected outcomes.Building and sustaining relationships with a network of key people internally and externally, proactively offering assistance for a mutually beneficial relationship, and anticipating and being responsive to client needs.Involving people, encouraging them, and recognising their contribution.
Consulting and sharing information and ensuring others are kept informed of issues.
Working collaboratively and operating as an effective team member.Establishing clear plans and timeframes for achieving governance and secretariat deliverables and outlining specific activities that need to occur.
Responding positively and flexibly to change and uncertainty.
Sharing information and assisting others to adapt to changing circumstances.Undertaking objective, systematic analysis and drawing accurate conclusions based on evidence.
Recognising the links between interconnected issues and breaking through problems to identify solutions, including exploring possibilities and innovative alternatives.Please note, under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency delegate has agreed, in writing.
This is a designated security-assessed position.
The successful candidate will have the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.
This selection process may be used to establish a merit pool.
The pool might be accessed to fill ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies for similar roles in the Department over the next 18 months.
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 Getting to Know the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)We are the department that helps job-seeking Australians find safe, secure, and well-paid work while we ourselves strive to be a model employer.
We provide the framework for fair and productive relationships between employers and employees.
We also oversee skills development and training initiatives to support those entering the workforce or retraining to take advantage of emerging employment opportunities.
Secure jobs are vital—driving future economic growth and providing people with certainty.
We focus on connecting Australians who are starting, advancing, or changing their career with the relevant skills, knowledge, and experience to gain or regain employment.
Our work directly contributes to shaping the employment landscape.
It is our unique purpose to help people realise their potential and we want you to be part of it.
Underpinning our important work is our focus on culture.
We recognise that how we do things is equally important as what we achieve.
Our workplace is one where different perspectives are encouraged, people feel a sense of belonging, and draw on the expertise of their peers.
Our people demonstrate the APS Values, which include being open, thoughtful, curious, and candid.
We also value employee wellbeing and developing leadership through investment in capability.
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