The key duties of the position include:The RoleEnterprise Governance Branch has exciting opportunities for motivated professionals to be a part of teams in the strategic centre of Defence.
As an APS 6 in Enterprise Committees, you will be provided with the unique opportunity to provide support to decision-making forums and Defence's most senior leaders.
You will be a part of a team that supports senior leaders, manages outcomes from committees, and supports strategic direction for the operation of key senior committees.
You will supervise staff and be responsible for reviewing the quality of work undertaken by your team.
As an APS6 in Enterprise Accountabilities and Governance, you will be part of a team that is accountable for the delivery of detailed and technical policy advice in relation to complex issues around compliance with legislation and administrative policy arrangements.
You will supervise staff and be responsible for developing and reviewing the quality of work undertaken by your team.
About our TeamThe Enterprise Accountabilities and Governance Directorate establishes and manages a number of enterprise level governance frameworks.
These include: Accountability and Administrative Policy arrangements, the How Defence Works document, Defence Instructions, the Strategic Accountabilities Table and Defence-wide administrative policy guidance and senior committee evaluation.
Enterprise Committees is a dynamic, high performing team who have the privilege of working directly with the Department of Defence's 'Top 4' leaders – the Secretary of Defence, the Chief of the Defence Force, The Associate Secretary of Defence and the Vice Chief of the Defence Force.
The team enables critical decision making that occurs through the Defence committee meeting process
Our Ideal CandidateThe successful applicant will be a team player that thrives in a dynamic environment.
They will be responsive to changing circumstances and possess excellent administration and communication skills.
They will display initiative, have a strong attention to detail and be committed to providing consistent, high-quality support, as well as:
Be positive and motivated;
Work effectively both independently and as part of multi-disciplinary teams;
Possess an outcome-focused mindset with an ability to achieve results;
Exhibit strong ethics and judgement in working with sensitive information; and
Respect and display awareness for diversity, with an ability to give and receive feedback constructively.
It should be noted that the Enterprise Committees team requires a level of access to information and resources that reduces the possibility of long-term remote working arrangements.EligibilitySecurity Clearance:Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Negative Vetting Level 1".
Getting to know the Department of DefenceThe Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees.
Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job.
Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work.
Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few.
We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce.
To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers