Agency overview
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) improves safety and public confidence in marine, rail and aviation transport through:
the independent "no blame" investigation of transport accidents and safety occurrences
safety data recording, analysis and research and
influencing Safety action through fostering safety awareness
ABOUT THE ROLE
The IT, Property and Security team is a small team responsible for the provision of a wide range of services that underpin the agency’s Corporate and Operational capabilities. These services include but are not limited to ICT Infrastructure, Cloud, Network services, End User Computing, Cyber and Physical Security and Property services. As a member of this team, you will be exposed to a wide variety of duties, projects, initiatives and technologies. As the Project Manager and Procurement Lead, you will have a strong customer service focus and be responsible for performing these roles across a range of functions duties across the areas of responsibility. You should have excellent organisational skills, able to focus on multiple projects at once, enjoy working in a small agency and a diverse team environment.
The key duties of the position include:Responsibilities include:
Managing multiple projects and initiatives for the IT, Property and Security team, includes scope, schedules, budgets, outcomes and reporting.
Lead the effective operation of a Project Management Office.
Manage end-to-end procurement processes, from business needs analysis to identifying, selecting and implementing the preferred supplier.
Ensure compliance with PGPA procurement policies and guidelines.
Security services for ATSB personnel including, security clearances, Office Pass Access, staff on boarding, and on-call after hours site security.
Ensure ATSB security policies and practices align with legislative and regulatory requirements.
Assist other team members with administration tasks and other initiatives, as required.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
a knowledge of procurement, frameworks, policy, and inter-related dependencies to enable successful implementation of projects, initiatives, operational requirements, and to provide objective advice to senior management and stakeholders.
the ability to adapt effective communications, tailored to the various audiences is of high value, as a small agency you will be required to engage with all levels of staff through to the Executive.
an ability to troubleshoot, identify and resolve problems of a complex nature. Analysis of these complex problems will require the ability to think laterally and to consider system and operational interdependencies and impacts, and to present clear pathways to satisfactory outcomes based on evidence.
a desire for self-identifying opportunities for agency and capability improvement and to work effectively with other subject matter experts for delivery. A commitment to working collaboratively with supervisor to validate success criteria and to ensure quality in delivery.
project management experience and a desire to manage effective outcomes, often with competing priorities and changing stakeholder groups on a diverse series of projects spanning IT, Property, Physical and Cyber security.
they are able to clearly communicate goals and objectives to others and to effectively communicate the reasons for decisions and recommendations.
they can build and sustain positive relationships with team members, stakeholders, clients and contractors for the positive benefit of the agency goals and service delivery expectations.
they invest in their own development, meeting high standard of performance and quality, and investing in the development of junior personnel.
personal responsibility and accountability for achieving goals and outcomes.
EligibilityUnder section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed (on a temporary or permanent basis) in the APS
A police/character check will be undertaken to ensure you are a fit person to be employed in the Australian Public Service. It is also a condition of your employment that you obtain and maintain a baseline security clearance.