EL1 - Assistant Director, Conduct and Performance, People Branch

Job Description

Learn how a merit list or pool may be used Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.This merit list or pool may be used to fill other vacancies anywhere in Australia. For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle. Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts EL1 - Assistant Director, Conduct and Performance, People Branch Canberra ACT The opportunity we have available The Conduct and Performance team is a small, collaborative and high performing team responsible for innovating, designing and implementing the department’s people performance and conduct strategies. The team coaches and supports our people leaders and management through performance and/or behavioural cases. Team members also conduct preliminary assessments, APS Code of Conduct investigations and review of actions. As a learning organisation, subject matter experts within the team also design and deliver targeted training courses. The key duties of the position include: What will you do? You will contribute to the department’s people performance and conduct strategies, promoting innovation and best practice while ensuring Australian Government policy advice is applied. This role is varied and dynamic, typically including the following duties: Lead a small team of subject matter experts who build and maintain a strong and effective partnership with all clients and stakeholders to deliver pragmatic and timely advice, support, and coaching. Design and implement performance and behavioural strategies for the department ensuring best practice and compliance with relevant legislation, APS policy, and departmental practices. Undertake or facilitate APS Code of Conduct investigations, preliminary assessments, including preparation of briefings, reports, reviews, and assessments. Build a performance culture within the department, and support people leaders to lift performance and capability, including guiding parties through relevant policies and processes. Manage data and reporting for the team to support evidence-based decision making. Prepare and present targeted training programs for management and employees on a range of matters including but not limited to respect at work, performance, and behaviour including the APS Code of Conduct and Values. Contribute to projects to assist the section in meeting Branch priorities, as required. Who are we looking for? The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the Executive level 1 Work level standards. To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate your ability to: Achieve results and quality outcomes by showing initiative and leadership, working in a small team delivering multiple activities at any given time, often within tight timeframes. Communicate effectively both in written and verbal formats, delivering information in a variety of formats for a range of audiences. Collaborate across diverse teams, using your exceptional interpersonal and engagement skills to engage with senior leaders and a wide variety of stakeholders, valuing different perspectives, contributions, and backgrounds. Have a growth mindset with a willingness to continue to learn, develop, and foster an environment for team members to do the same. Think strategically, evaluating complex information from a variety of sources to make connections and sound decisions while exercising good judgement. Human resource qualifications and/or a certificate in investigations is desirable, but candidates with extensive work experience are welcome to apply. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. Eligibility requirements Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including: Citizenship: candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application. Health Assessment: the preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider. Security Clearance: the successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at baseline. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website. Notes For more information about this role, including the type of person we are looking for and how to apply, please refer to the position description available by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. 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 Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Our work connects and enriches every Australian community, underpins our economy and society, and empowers our regions. We provide strategic policy advice, fit-for-purpose regulation, and deliver programs, projects, and services in the major infrastructure, transport, communications, and arts sectors, supporting our regions, cities, and territories. Our staff have the opportunity to work on high profile and diverse national projects that have a meaningful impact on the lives of all Australians. We seek people with a wide range of skills and competencies. Whether you write policy, deliver programs, projects, or corporate services, or have experience in research, data, or technology, we look for employees who are innovative, respectful, and professional. We are an inclusive employer and promote, value, and support diversity among our employees with the aim of ensuring our workforce reflects, respects, and benefits from diverse communities including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, people with disability, and LGBTQI+ people. We are committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women’s progression into senior leadership. #J-18808-Ljbffr