Employment Type
Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period of up to 12 months)
Classification
SES Band 1
This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the PM&C delegate.
Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.
A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.
Flexible Work
At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed.
We consider flexibility first from a starting position of 'how can we make this work?' and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements.
Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.
Who we are
The Information Services Division provides information and communication technology (ICT) and cyber security support to the department, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), portfolio ministers, and our shared services agencies, and may take on additional responsibilities depending on structural arrangements.
The Division is within Governance and Corporate Group and works closely with other enabling divisions in the group, including the Corporate Division, Government Division, Cabinet Division and Ministerial Support Division.
What you will do
We are establishing a merit pool to fill various SES Band 1 roles in the Information Services Division, spanning functions such as Cyber Security, Service Management, Architecture, Strategy and Project Delivery.
As an Assistant Secretary you will work collaboratively to provide strategic direction and cohesive leadership across the Division and broader department.
You will oversee liaison with business areas to develop proposals and solutions that meet their needs; engage with business areas to clarify constraints and expectations and establish an agreed understanding of what can be achieved.
You will ensure the compliance of all systems with relevant legislation (for example, privacy legislation) and security requirements.
The roles are high profile, fast paced and varied and present an exciting opportunity to help shape the department's future IT infrastructure and services.
As an Assistant Secretary you will be accountable for the strategic direction and operational management of the key priorities of the Division.
This may include:
What you will bring
The ideal candidate will perform at the SES Band 1 leadership level in accordance with the PM&C SES Band 1 Performance model and demonstrate the APS-wide DRIVE Leadership behaviours.
We are seeking strong leaders with technical knowledge and skills in technology and information and data management.
A deep understanding of the broader IT context, including new technologies of relevance to the department, and of wider Government ICT regulations, legislation, policies, and frameworks is desirable.
Roles require leaders to work effectively under pressure and in a rapidly changing environment, taking accountability for high-quality advice and outcomes in line with the department's priorities.
Experience leading in some or all of the following is beneficial, noting there may be a range of roles:
Integrity and Work Health and Safety
All APS employees are required to comply with the APS Code of Conduct, including to at all times behave in a way that upholds the APS Values and Employment Principles, and the integrity and good reputation of their agency and the APS.
This ensures public trust in the impartiality and reputation of the APS.
Employees must also disclose any real or perceived conflicts of interest.
SES leaders in particular are required to demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, uphold and promote the APS Values and Employment Principles by personal example and other appropriate means.
To learn more refer to the APS Values and Code of Conduct in Practice.
SES leaders who make, or participate in making, decisions that affect the whole, or a substantial part, of PM&C (as the Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking, PCBU) are regarded as an Officer for the purposes of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act).
To fulfil their duty under the WHS Act, Officers must exercise due diligence to ensure PM&C complies with its work health and safety duties and obligations.
It is PM&C's expectation that all SES Leaders act in a way that is consistent with the obligations of an Officer under the WHS Act.
Identified Position
This position has limited contact with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers, but is still required to have the capacity and willingness to further develop these skills.
You will require capacity to attain cultural competency, including:
Eligibility Security Clearance Required
Negative Vetting Level 2 (Top Secret)
How to apply
Submit an online application through the PM&C Current Opportunities by 11:30pm AEDT on 05-Jan-2025.
As part of your application you will need to provide:
You are encouraged to refer to the Candidate Pack and the relevant classification level of the PM&C Performance Model to assist you in drafting your one page pitch.
You may also refer to the APSC resource Cracking the Code for further guidance and assistance on applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service.
Contact Officer
Justin Keefe on 0427 039 832 or ******
Please Note – This is an unclassified web based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information.
This includes in your one page pitch and resume.
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