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Senior Executive Service Band 1 - Bulk RoundJob Title: Senior Executive Service Band 1 - Bulk Round
Employment Type: Ongoing/Non-Ongoing
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 1
Closing Date: Monday 13 January 2025, 11:30pm AEDT
The OpportunityThe 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.
As a member of the DPS Senior Executive cohort, you will be expected to:
Provide leadership to your Branch while working collaboratively with 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 Branches:
Property ServicesBe 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.
Parliamentary and MediaDrive 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.
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.
Parliamentary EngagementThe Parliamentary Engagement Branch delivers engaging visitor experiences, including tours and public programs, and provides tailored services for parliamentarians, building occupants, and visitors.
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.
Who we are looking forDPS 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.
Selection Criteria: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 to applyPlease upload an up-to-date CV/Resume, contact details of 2 referees and a two-page statement of claims (approximately 1000 words) outlining:
why you are interested in the rolewhat you can offer DPS in context of the job specific requirementsyour relevant skills career history and achievementsOur purpose and valuesWe proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do.
What we can offerJoin our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy:
access to flexible work arrangementsongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilitiessecure parkinggym membership and access to recreational facilitiesaccess to on-site childcare, banking services, post office, dining options and more within APH.Conditions of EmploymentThe Parliamentary Service Act 1999 provides for mobility between the Australian Public Service and the Parliamentary Service. Employment opportunities in the Parliamentary Service may be subject to a range of conditions of engagement including:
Australian citizenshipcriminal history check and security clearancespossession of mandatory qualifications for certain jobshealth clearanceprobation period of 6 monthsSection 22 of the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 requires that employees of the Parliamentary Service are generally required to be Australian citizens. If you are not an Australian citizen, you may still be considered for engagement on the condition that you are able to gain Australian Citizenship within a specified time.
Department of Parliamentary Services acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.
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