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Job Vacancies Assistant Director-General (SES Band 1) Facilities Services
Job type: Leadership in ASIO, Trades & Property, Business & Corporate Services
Location: Canberra, Sydney
Category: Ongoing - Permanent
Job reference: 00420242025
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25-Nov-2024
Description:
The Organisation
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things - they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient. We seek to reflect the diversity of the community we protect. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
The opportunity
ASIO is looking for a highly-skilled, committed and experienced senior executive with relevant experience and a demonstrated record of success to lead ASIO's Facilities Services Branch. As an integral part of the Senior Leadership team, you will work closely with the Executive, SES colleagues, external and internal partners and stakeholders to lead and inspire teams to deliver outcomes and champion the Organisation's values and leadership behaviours. This includes providing timely and influential information to ASIO's Executive.
As the Facilities Services Branch Head, you will achieve enterprise service delivery and advisory outcomes including:
Providing strategic investment advice and planning for the breadth of the Organisation's accommodation portfolio. Leading innovation and strategic uplift in ASIO's property program to drive efficiency and deliver outcomes. Negotiating and managing commercial contracts and leases with a wide range of government and commercial entities to meet current and future requirements, in compliance with the highest standard of procurement and probity. Managing a portfolio of complex facility operations and maintenance services including through commercial contract services in a high security environment to deliver cost effective, safe, secure and sustainable accommodation. Delivering a range of construction, uplift and maintenance programs to scope, time and budget. Key attributes
We invite applications from candidates with the following attributes:
Demonstrated experience successfully leading Facilities Services teams, to deliver high quality enterprise outcomes in a complex high-security environment. Deep understanding of relevant legislation and standards, and commitment to work health and safety and outcomes for staff, contractors and visitors to ASIO's facilities. Proven ability and core capabilities to prioritise and continuously adapt to deliver results in a dynamic, high-pressure and challenging environment, while engaging with risk. Demonstrated communications skills to inspire your team and engage with stakeholders across the Organisation to deliver against ASIO's mission and enterprise-critical outcomes. Strong representational skills to build strategic partnerships across the public and private sectors. Demonstrated ability to uplift capability in your team, and personally adapt and develop new skills. What we offer you
A competitive salary, including a 7.5% allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance. Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%. A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work-life balance. Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance. (Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are generally not available). Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education. Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks. Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Eligibility
To be eligible for the role, you must be:
An Australian citizen. Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance. Reasonable adjustments
Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace. We will seek to provide any reasonable adjustments within the recruitment and vetting process where possible and when required. We encourage you to contact ASIO Recruitment to discuss any specific adjustments to the process you may need.
Location
Canberra, ACT and Sydney, NSW.
How to apply
Click on 'Apply online ' to commence your application. Your application must be complete and include the following:
A written pitch of up to 500 words against the selection criteria, using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements. An up-to-date CV, no more than 2 pages in length. Details of 2 referees, which must include a current or previous manager. All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages.
ASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence. It is essential that you do the same. Please do not discuss your application with others as doing so may adversely affect your potential employment. A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months.
Closing date and time
Monday 25 November 2024, at 5:00pm AEDT
Employment conditions
Employment is under the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979. Conditions of service are similar to those applying in the Australian Public Service. We recognise entitlements accrued under the Public Service Act 1999 and provide for continuation of superannuation under the Commonwealth schemes. Salary packaging arrangements are also available.
Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI)
In 2024, ASIO achieved the AWEI Gold Standard, recognising ASIO's inclusion work and positive culture. ASIO was one of only 7 public sector employers, and the first Australian intelligence agency, to achieve this status. The ASIO Diversity and Inclusion Strategy reflects ASIO's commitment and recognises the benefits of being a diverse and inclusive organisation. For further information about ASIO's Diversity and Inclusion networks, please visit:
Enquiries
If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact ASIO Recruitment at or phone 02 6257 4916. We thank all applicants for their interest in applying. In accordance with ASIO policy, we will notify unsuccessful candidates but will not provide feedback on any aspect of the selection process.
More information
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