The successful candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the DPS office locations in Canberra.Position OverviewThe Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Executive Level 1 Assistant Director, Planning within the Planning and Quality Branch. The Assistant Director, Planning will assist the Director, Planning with advice and technical expertise to guide and manage project and program activities in the Planning section and across the Finance and Property Services Division where activities link to other sections.The position will also manage administrative tasks and support Executives with reporting requirements and ensure alignment to objectives using appropriate benchmarks and financial analysis.Our ideal candidate will:have the proven ability to develop comprehensive Initial Business Cases for new projects, integrating departmental objectives such as universal accessibility, sustainability, CREs, and asset management principleshave demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining professional governance frameworks and policy documentation, and experience in producing a range of professional documentshave demonstrated capability in assisting and supporting senior management with key tasks and projects, offering strategic insights and recommendations, backed by sound judgement and analytical skills, and the ability to support governance activities for committeespossess excellent written communication and attention to detail, effective time management and prioritisation skills, and proficiency in using departmental systems and leveraging technology to enhance processeshave excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholdersshow a proven commitment to building and sustaining a positive workplace culture and promoting a collaborative, inclusive and respectful environment.The key duties of the position include:The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.NotesWe are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as neurodivergent, and mature aged people.Getting to know the Department of Parliamentary ServicesThe Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) supports Australia’s Parliament and parliamentarians through innovative, unified and client-focused services. DPS is proud to be the custodian for Australian Parliament House (APH) as the working symbol of Australian democracy and as a significant destination for our citizens and international visitors alike. It is a place where more than 3,500 people work on sitting days and which nearly one million people visit each year.
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