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Director, Parliamentary Workflow, Appointments and Systems Canberra ACT
The Corporate and Enabling Services Group enables our Ministers, the Secretary, and the department to deliver education outcomes for the Australian community. The Parliamentary, Audit and Risk Branch contributes to this objective by providing trusted parliamentary, security, integrity, and assurance services that enable the department to deliver on its purpose.
The Director, Parliamentary Workflow, Appointments and Systems will be a member of the Branch's executive team, providing leadership, building culture, and delivering high-quality outcomes. You will have the opportunity to shape parliamentary and ministerial appointment processes and build networks across government, including representing the department at whole-of-government forums.
The key duties of the position include: Overseeing the workflow of parliamentary documents, such as ministerial correspondence, briefs, and submissions, ensuring a high level of service and quality to our Ministers and the Executive. Providing central oversight of governance matters relevant to portfolio entities, board appointments, and board appointment reporting. Administration of the department's Parliamentary Document Management System (PDMS). Collaborating with the branch leadership team to build and promote agility and flexibility of staff across the branch, to build capacity and ensure consistency. Presenting data using PowerBI reporting. Providing accurate and timely advice to senior management and the Ministers' offices. Providing leadership for a small team, undertaking people management functions, and driving process improvements across the team. Employment at the Department of Education is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:
Citizenship: 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. Security Clearance: This is a designated security assessed position. The successful candidate will have the ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. 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:
Getting to know the Department of Education The Department of Education contributes to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning. A strong early childhood education system built around early learning and child care gives children the best start in life—supporting them to build social and behavioural skills to help prepare them to transition to school. For parents and carers, affordable child care enables them to participate in the workforce, pursue further education, or other opportunities to contribute to their community—bolstering the social wellbeing and economic prosperity of the nation. As children continue their journey through school, access to quality education creates the foundation for a bright future – it opens a world of possibilities and equips children and young people with the skills, knowledge, and career advice to prepare them for further work or study to fulfil their dreams. An affordable, and accessible higher education sector allows Australians and international students to pursue their passion in life or reskill for the jobs of the future. A strong higher education and research sector in step with national priority areas provides people with an opportunity to choose a career path that addresses skill shortages or the challenges of the future including, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, health, and education. Through education and learning, we change lives, create opportunities, and support Australia's economic success and social wellbeing.
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