Our ideal candidate has a high level of experience and skill in corporate functions in the Australian Government environment, works collegiately, and is a respected leader of small teams. They will have strong working legislative knowledge, particularly of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
Substantial experience in more than one of the key corporate functions of this position will be highly regarded, particularly in a smaller agency environment. However, candidates who have a depth of experience in at least one of the work streams listed, a desire to broaden their experience, and who can demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn should consider applying.
The APS Work Level Standards provide five key characteristics about the broad job requirements and operating context for this role.
1. Leadership and accountability
2. Management diversity and span
3. Stakeholder management
4. Job context and environment
5. Independence and decision-making
For further information regarding these key characteristics review the candidate information pack on the IPEA website Working at IPEA | Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority.
The key duties of the position include:
Duties and responsibilities
The Director of Corporate leads multiple corporate functions including Governance, Human Resources, Communications, and Secretariat support for the Members of the Authority. These functions are delivered by small teams within IPEA reporting to the Director of Corporate. The Director of Corporate works to the Chief Operating Officer, and in close partnership with the Chief Financial Officer to deliver these core corporate functions. As IPEA is a small agency with close internal working relationships, the Director of Corporate also has a key role in advising IPEA's Chief Executive Officer and other branch heads.
A key focus of the role over the next 12 months will be refreshing IPEA's governance, and preparing for an anticipated Machinery of Government change.
Ongoing duties include:
1. Leadership and management of teams tasked with delivering key corporate functions;
2. Formulating policies, procedures, business plans, and other key corporate documents;
3. Drafting briefs, papers, and correspondence relevant to IPEA;
4. Providing subject matter expertise and technical advice to IPEA's CEO, COO, other senior managers, and Members of the Authority;
5. Representing IPEA in meetings and cross-agency forums.
The position is temporarily vacant through to April 2026 due to a temporary transfer of the substantive position holder. Ongoing or non-ongoing engagement will be discussed with the successful candidate.
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