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Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
EL2 - Director, Performance and Corporate Reporting Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT
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The Assurance, Integrity, Risk and Governance Branch leads the department's pro-integrity culture to ensure it meets all relevant governance, risk management, and assurance requirements including supporting Executive committees, overseeing the Risk Management Policy and Framework and Integrity Strategy, administering the department's disaster preparedness arrangements, undertaking fraud investigations, managing the internal audit program, and providing audit liaison services to the department, as well as engagement with the Australian National Audit Office across a range of external audits.
The Branch also manages the department's Performance Reporting Framework and supports the department to meet its performance reporting obligations. The Branch works directly with performance measure owners to ensure measures meet legislative requirements and provide a complete performance picture for the department; as well as overseeing the production of the Corporate Plan and Annual Report.
Being part of the Branch provides a unique opportunity to gain an overall view of the department's broad scope of policy, program, and regulatory activities. This is an opportunity for people who are keen to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team, get an aerial view of everything the department is responsible for, and gain an in-depth understanding of the department's planning, reporting, and compliance obligations as a non-corporate Commonwealth entity under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act (PGPA) 2013, The PGPA Rule 2014, and subsequent Resource Management Guides.
The opportunity we have available Effective performance reporting ensures objectives are achieved, promotes accountability, and builds organisational capability and culture to manage risks and deliver priorities.
The Director, Performance & Corporate Reporting leads the team responsible for overseeing the performance reporting framework for the department in accordance with the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (PGPA) Act 2013, Rule 2014 and supporting Resource Management Guides. The Director is also responsible for overseeing the production of the Corporate Plan and Annual Report each year.
This is an opportunity for someone who is keen to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team, get a bird's eye view of the broad range of the department's responsibilities.
The key duties of the position include: What will you do? Managing the delivery of the department's performance framework for inclusion in the Portfolio Budget Statements, corporate plan, and annual report, including coordinating input from divisions across the department. Supporting business divisions to develop performance information aligned to the department's frameworks and PGPA requirements. Frequent liaison with senior executive, the Secretary's office, and the Ministers' Offices. Managing and developing relationships with internal and external clients, service providers, and other stakeholders. Promoting better practice, good governance and empowering and supporting departmental employees. Ensuring record-keeping practices are current and effective. Leading the engagement with ANAO on the department's performance framework. The skills and experience gained from working in the branch are highly transferable, either to build a career in the assurance, performance, and integrity fields or to broaden your experience for other roles across the APS.
A merit pool may be established for a period of 18 months from the date of this advertisement as a result of the selection process.
Who are we looking for? The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the Executive level 2 Work level standards. We are looking for high-performing candidates who work collaboratively and flexibly with the team and other stakeholders to advance the section's priorities and influence best practices. Candidates should be outcomes-driven, accountable, adaptable, and have the ability to manage competing priorities.
In particular, to be successful in this role, you will need the following skills and experience:
In an extremely fast-paced environment, be well-organised and have the ability to effectively prioritise and manage competing priorities, including being flexible with quickly changing priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor language to different audiences and a high level of attention to detail. The ability to distil complex information and quickly identify critical issues to formulate appropriate advice and guidance and make informed decisions. Engaging effectively with stakeholders and colleagues and a demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Always acting with high levels of integrity and professionalism in accordance with APS values and ethical standards. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to uplift staff capability in a supportive, productive environment. Have a growth mindset with a willingness to continue to learn, develop, and foster an environment for your 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. Knowledge and understanding of performance and/or corporate reporting requirements, legislation, and management guides. We currently have one EL2 position available but will be developing a merit pool for future roles for both Performance Reporting and Corporate Reporting.
RecruitAbility minimum requirements Minimum requirements for this role include:
The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment, while effectively prioritising and managing competing priorities. Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Knowledge and understanding of performance and/or corporate reporting requirements, legislation, and management guides. RecruitAbility is a scheme which aims to attract and develop applicants with disabilities and also facilitate cultural changes in selection panels and agency recruitment. Job applicants with disabilities who meet the requirements are advanced to the next stage of the selection process:
Opt into the scheme. Declare they have a disability, and Meet the minimum requirements of a vacancy advertised in the scheme. More information can be found at RecruitAbility scheme: A guide for applicants | Australian Public Service Commission.
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 applicant 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 Negative Vetting 1 Level. 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. Our values outline the characteristics, behaviours, and professional capabilities we seek in our workforce:
Collaborative – we work together and with others across the system, to achieve our objectives and deliver for the Australian community. Respectful – we create diverse teams and a respectful and inclusive culture that supports high performance, innovation, and the wellbeing of all people across the department. Informed – we have the expertise, knowledge, and skills that we need to succeed, and we have good communication practices. Adaptive – we are constantly learning and adapting to improve what we do and we have corporate systems in place to support staff in a rapidly changing world. Accountable – we are rewarded and trusted to deliver, we are held accountable for the results and delivering with integrity, and we celebrate our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr