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The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is establishing a talent pool of high performing Senior Executive Service Band 1 staff to fill a variety of expected and upcoming roles across the Department.
DPS comprises over 1,200 staff that support the Parliament of Australia through innovative and client-focused services. The department delivers a broad range of services to support a working parliament including enabling engagement with the public and acting as custodian and stewards of Australian Parliament House.
DPS provides innovative, unified and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and Parliamentarians. As custodians of Australian Parliament House, we deliver a broad range of services, experiences and large-scale construction projects that enable Australian parliamentary democracy and engagement with it.Employees atDPS work across a diverse range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles.
DPS also has responsibility and oversight of functions including retail outlets, commercially licensed operations and own-source revenue streams.
As a member of the DPS Senior Executive cohort, you will be expected to:
Provide leadership to your Branch while working collaboratively with the other business areas to deliver on the department's strategic priorities as outlined in DPS Corporate Plan.Provide high quality strategic and technical advice to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, members of the DPS SES team and other internal and external stakeholders.Contribute to the overall strategic, planning, operational capability and accountability of DPS.Develop an environment that ensures sound planning, a culture of innovation, effective risk management, continuous improvement and a strong service delivery focus.Model contemporary aspirational leadership behaviours and work collaboratively to drive a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and a strong service delivery focus.Appear with the Secretary at Senate Estimates hearings when required.About the Vacancies: We have expected and upcoming vacancies at the Assistant Secretary level in the following areas:
Property Services
Be at the heart of managing and enhancing some of Australia's most iconic assets. Property Services oversees the upkeep and operations of Australian Parliament House, delivering cutting-edge facilities management and ensuring seamless services for one of the country's most important buildings. Your leadership can help shape how this world-class facility operates and evolves to meet the needs of Parliament, staff, and visitors.
Parliamentary and Media
Drive the connection between Parliament and the public as a leader of Parliamentary and Media. Oversee media relationships, publications, social media, and speechwriting while managing the department's contributions to Senate Estimates, Senate Inquiries, and parliamentary documentation. This is your chance to lead impactful initiatives and foster transparency and engagement at the heart of Australian governance.
Commercial Operations (Non-ongoing contract – 5 years)
Lead the team behind one of the country's most unique and vibrant event and hospitality operations. Commercial Operations crafts extraordinary culinary experiences using local and native ingredients while supporting iconic venues like the Queens Terrace Café and private event spaces at Parliament House. Beyond hospitality, they manage press gallery operations, retail tenants, childcare, wellness services, and more. Bring your leadership to this multifaceted branch and leave a lasting impression on every visitor, tenant, and Parliament House event.
Parliamentary Engagement
Parliamentary Engagement delivers engaging visitor experiences, including tours and public programs, and provides tailored services for parliamentarians, building occupants, and visitors. It also oversees the operation of the Parliament House Shop, offering an onsite and online retail experience designed to foster lasting appreciation and confidence in Australia's democracy.
Please note: This selection process will also be used to establish a merit pool that may be used to fill roles as they become available within the following 18-month period.
DPS prides itself on leaders who can support the high-tempo needs of a modern parliament through contemporary leadership practices. Diversity is our strength, and we seek to continue to build high performing teams comprised of industry-best talent.
Interested applicants will need to demonstrate experience in leading a large, complex and diverse workforce and driving change within a client-focused service environment. Strong personal accountability, managing complex stakeholder relationships, being agile and adaptable, and the capability to deal with ambiguity and change are crucial to succeeding in this role.
Established leadership skills that inspire and motivate teams, creating a common purpose and direction and a high-performance culture, to support the work of the Parliament and DPS.Excellent stakeholder relationship management skills, including the ability to provide insightful, persuasive, and trusted advice to a diverse range of important stakeholders in a politically complex environment.Strong strategic judgement, political acuity, and ability to manage ambiguity to resolve complex issues as they evolve.Demonstrated achievement of delivering quality results, within budget, tight time frames and across multiple stakeholders.An understanding of the institution of parliament and the role of parliamentary democracy.A university degree, tertiary qualification or relevant professional qualification in a related field.Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 2 security clearance.Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice. DPS welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.
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