* Ongoing & Non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 12 months, Flexible working arrangements will be considered
* Adelaide, SA; Alice Springs, NT; Brisbane, QLD; Woden, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Newcastle, NSW; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW (however other NIAA office locations may be considered)
* Location: Adelaide, SA; Alice Springs, NT; Brisbane, QLD; Woden, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Newcastle, NSW; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW (however other NIAA office locations may be considered)
* Application Closing Date: 14-Nov-2024
Classification
Executive Level 2 ($141,669 - $168,609)
Employment Type
Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months)
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 NIAA 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
Flexible working arrangements will be considered
The Opportunity
The NIAA Integrity Group aims to be a responsive, trusted and reliable partner that delivers valued advice and services to enable a high-performing NIAA. It works in a professional, respectful and accountable way to deliver corporate services to better support outcomes for the NIAA. The Integrity Group has at least 2 immediate and exciting EL 2 opportunities within the following branches:
Governance, Assurance and Risk Branch: Director, Planning and Performance
The Director, Planning and Performance Director role within the Governance, Assurance and Risk (GAR) Branch is a leadership position. It has people, program and stakeholder management responsibilities and responsibility for staff performance and contribution to Branch results. The role builds on, and contributes to, a range of strong internal and external stakeholder relationships and internal and external stakeholder relationships and networks. The GAR Branch has overall accountability for the delivery of NIAA’s enterprise governance, assurance, audit and risk management programs. The Branch provides strategic advice and specialist expertise across a broad range of activities to ensure quality outcomes are delivered across program outputs. The successful candidate will be expected to:
* lead a small team to deliver a number of the NIAA’s key accountability mechanisms, including the NIAA Corporate Plan, Annual Report and Agency Key Performance Measures and quality indicators
* ensure any risk is managed in keeping with the Public Governance and Performance Accountability (PGPA) Act
* provide a strategic level of specialist, professional and/or technical expertise and advice to the NIAA Executive. Leveraging the expert skills and knowledge of staff
* further develop and deliver compliance and integrity related training and education to all staff, relevant stakeholders and partners.
Program Compliance and Fraud Branch: Director, Program Compliance Section
The Director of the Program Compliance and Fraud Branch Compliance Section is responsible for managing matters reported to the Branch where complex or serious non-compliance by NIAA funded service providers is detected. They provide strategic direction and leverage expertise to ensure quality outcomes are delivered across the program outputs. The role fosters teamwork and encourages wider collaboration and information sharing to achieve results for the Branch and broader NIAA objectives.
The role provides strategic advice and specialist expertise across a broad range of possible activities including fraud and corruption control and compliance, community and partner engagement and associated advice to the government of the day. The successful candidate will be expected to:
* lead the coordination of all case management for grant-related contractual compliance matters reported to the Integrity Group, including where there is suspected complex or serious non-compliance
* ensure the development and delivery of Program Compliance and Fraud Branch grant-related contractual compliance training to staff
* developing and delivering robust frameworks relevant to grant-related contractual compliance to support Government and NIAA services and initiatives and adapt these frameworks as circumstances evolve
* ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should exhibit outstanding judgment and professionalism and have the capacity to work flexibly and responsively to achieve results. To succeed in these role you will have the ability to:
* build and manage strategic relationships with internal and external network, liaising with stakeholders to address their needs and present the NIAA view on highly complex and/or sensitive issues
* anticipate and establish priorities, monitor progress and work to deliver required corporate outcomes, specific NIAA functions or programs, and oversee the development of strategic business plans and strategies and deliver on aims and objectives
* ensure the development, coaching and mentoring of staff is in place. Ensure succession planning is in place and maintained by having strategies in place to identify and foster emerging talent
* monitor risk activities for area of responsibility, identifying strategic changes that may impact on risk management and mitigation activities
* research and critically analyse complex information from various sources and points of view to develop and provide high level advice, reports, recommendations and other documentation; identify and appropriately address emerging risks and opportunities
* demonstrate a high degree of cultural acumen and create a culturally safe workplace
* foster an environment where the concept of culture and how it influences the workplace and interactions, is understood. Steer the creation of culturally appropriate strategies for working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Identified Position
The Governance, Assurance and Risk Branch position has strong involvement in matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This position is required to liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers. You will require cultural competency, including:
* understanding of the matters impacting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
* demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
* demonstrated capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.
The Program Compliance and Fraud Branch position has direct engagement with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers, or is involved in the development of programmes and policy. You will require a high level of cultural competency, including:
* demonstrated understanding of the matters impacting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
* demonstrated high level ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
* demonstrated high level capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.
The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check.
Security Clearance Required
Baseline Vetting (Protected)
Contact Officer
Ian Bartholomew on (02) 6152 3575 or ian.bartholomew@niaa.gov.au
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.
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