Senior Governance Officer, Information Services Division

Job Description

Location: Barton, ACT Application Closing Date: Sunday 2 February by 11:30pm AEDT Classification: APS Level 6 ($94,715 - $106,438) Employment Type: Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of extension) 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 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 Information Services Division (ISD) is responsible for the secure provision and support of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services to PM&C and client agencies. ISD has various boards and committees which provide assurance and advice on ICT delivery and performance. What you will do: The Senior Governance Officer, supported by the Governance Support Officer, will lead the secretariat and coordination support function for various boards and committees across the Information Services Division. You may also be required to handle sensitive information in accordance with the relevant policies and APS standards. Key Duties: Drive the preparation of Senior Executive Service officer meeting material, including papers for consideration and decision by SES level boards and committees, and recording of meeting minutes, outcomes and decisions for meetings. Draft high-quality and accurate written communication materials and visual presentations using Microsoft Office software. Lead, plan and prioritise work, being flexible to changing business priorities, and acting as the escalation point for related matters of concern. Initiate, build and maintain strong, productive working relationships with stakeholders across internal and external networks. Mentor staff to be their best. Undertake proactive continuous improvement and learning and development. What you will bring: Our ideal candidate will have: Demonstrated experience providing secretariat or governance support to a government board or similar. Strong organisation skills, ability to manage competing priorities and respond to changing requirements. Ability to prepare high quality communication materials, including formal Minutes, board papers and briefs, tailored to stakeholders working at varying levels, including senior executive audiences. The ability to communicate with influence and clearly articulate messaging. High attention to detail. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities under tight timeframes and under limited direction. Ability to work well in a diverse team and mentor junior staff. Demonstrated experience developing strong working relationships with stakeholders. 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 Sunday 2 February by 11:30pm AEDT. 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. Contact Officer: Olivia Heasley on 0418 335 855 or Please 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr