Location: Barton, ACTApplication Closing Date: 08-Dec-2024 by 11:30pm AEDTClassification: Executive Level 1 ($121,717 - $138,722)Employment Type: Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period up to 18 months)This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the PM&C delegate.Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment; however, this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.Flexible Work: At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of 'how can we make this work?' and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part-time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.Who we are: The Protocol and International Visits Branch is responsible for administering the state occasions and official visits program in a manner that enhances Australia's international relationships, the image of Australia and the Australian Government. The principal activity of this position is to plan, manage and coordinate complex arrangements for a range of events relating to ceremonial and visits activities. The position involves liaison with the Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General, Prime Minister's Office, Ministers' offices, diplomatic representatives, other Commonwealth departments and state and territory governments in relation to visits and events.What you will do: In this role you will be based in Canberra and will be responsible for leading a team to plan, manage and coordinate a range of event or visit activities for PM&C, including (but not limited to):Arrangements for high-level Guest of Government visits to Australia, and accompany as required.Arrangements for the Prime Minister's overseas visits, and accompany as required.Implementing Project plans, Risk Assessments and Virtual meetings.National and official events, including meetings, hospitality, ceremonial occasions, State Funeral and Memorial Services and other official events.Manage, supervise, mentor and train staff engaged in project work relating to visits and events.Prepare briefs and programs for a range of complex visits and events, and provide associated advice.Represent the Department and undertake high-level and complex liaison and negotiation.Develop complex briefs and responses to parliamentary questions, FOI requests and ministerial or general correspondence of a sensitive nature.Participate, and on occasion, lead the implementation of policies, systems and procedures to improve the delivery of services.Demonstrate public service professionalism and probity and adhere to the APS Values and Code of Conduct.What you will bring: The role of the Senior Protocol Officer will involve working in a variety of interesting, dynamic and often high-profile environments where you will play a leadership role within a team under broad direction. An understanding of protocol is highly desirable. You will need to:Provide expertise across a broad range of activities potentially relating to the work of different, and at times, competing, program areas.Demonstrated maturity, confidence and high-level organisational skills, including drive, flexibility and attention to detail in undertaking work that is very complex and/or sensitive.Operate under broad direction exercising a considerable degree of independence to deliver quality outcomes.Ability to work under pressure, display resilience and steer change by dealing with uncertainty in a positive and flexible manner.Generate new ideas, approaches and strategies. Implement change and business improvement strategies in the workplace.Be responsible for team achievements and contribute to building team capacity through coaching and mentoring of new/current staff, providing performance feedback and encouraging career development.Demonstrated personal qualities of integrity, discretion and sound judgement.Understand cultural sensitivities and value individual differences and diversity to enhance interactions.This role will involve extended and varied work times. A willingness to work outside core hours when required, and travel interstate and overseas at short notice is essential. Where additional hours are completed outside of PM&C's ordinary hours of work, employees will be compensated through the Department's Time Off In Lieu or Overtime provisions.A merit pool may be established and used to fill the same or similar vacancies for 18 months from the date of advertising.Eligibility:Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing. At PM&C to be eligible for this position you should be an Australian Citizen at the closing date of application, unless exceptional circumstances apply.The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.The successful candidate will be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check, and will normally be subject to a six-month probation period if new to the APS or has not yet completed their probation period elsewhere in the APS.Security Clearance Required: Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret)How to apply: Submit an online application through the PM&C Current Opportunities by 11:30pm AEDT on Sunday, 8 December 2024.As part of your application, you will need to provide:Your resume (maximum three pages)A 'one page pitch' telling us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you the best person for the job and to perform at the relevant classification level.You are encouraged to refer to the Candidate Pack and the relevant classification level of the PM&C Performance Model to assist you in drafting your one-page pitch.You may also refer to the APSC resource Cracking the Code for further guidance and assistance on applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service.Contact Officer: Melissa McKay on (02) 6271 5017 or ****** Note: This is an unclassified web-based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your one-page pitch and resume.
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