The Performance Governance & Inquiries (PGI) Branch within the Executive Coordination Division is a central point of support and oversight for the Department and provides strategic advice and guidance to the Department, Executive and relevant Portfolio Ministers. The PGI Branch is responsible for the strategic oversight and coordination of a number of key enterprise performance functions, including governance, risk management, external inquiries, performance reporting and evaluation, and organisational structure changes. The PGI Branch ensures key planning, performance, evaluation, risk and issues management processes are embedded within the Department. It provides high-level oversight and advice for the Department's strategic priorities and challenges, including the management of enterprise risks and strategic issues. The PGI Branch is also responsible for the management and support of the Department's top-level decision-making bodies, and provides centralised oversight and coordination support for the Department, and broader Home Affairs Portfolio's, engagement with Royal Commissions, independent reviews and other non-parliamentary inquiries. The PGI Branch provides subject matter expertise and strategic coordination for a number of key enterprise functions and plays a critical role in assisting senior executives in implementing and delivering on the Departments key priorities. The advertised vacancies are available in the below sections: The Enterprise Planning and Reporting Section Responsible for ensuring key planning and performance processes are embedded in the Department's governance functions with clear lines of responsibilities. The team provides high-level oversight of the Department's strategic priorities and challenges to support greater transparency of program health, and supports Government objectives through ministerial reporting. This includes delivery of the Corporate Plan, the Annual Report and the business planning process. The Evaluation and Impact Analysis Section Centralised team that facilitates and coordinates consultation across relevant enabling areas to ensure appropriate consideration of key risks, sensitivities and government priorities are given early in the policy process. The Enterprise Governance Section Responsible for the Governance Framework and manages and supports the Department's strategic-level decision-making bodies and provides advice on strategic governance matters. All roles within the PGI Branch provide a unique opportunity to contribute towards the broader work of the Portfolio, including, Immigration, Operations, National Security and Cyber & Infrastructure Security. These invaluable insights and network building opportunities can be utilised throughout your career within the Home Affairs Portfolio. There may also be opportunities to surge within other teams within the Executive Coordination Division, broadening your wealth of knowledge and strengthening existing skill sets. Our ideal candidate We welcome applications from a range of professional backgrounds, who will bring varied perspectives to the work environment, are willing to work collaboratively as part of a diverse and supportive team, and have a desire to contribute to organisational and Government outcomes. Noting there are multiple roles to be filled across a range of teams, some of the ideal attributes and skills include: Strong stakeholder engagement, consultation and collaboration skills, including the ability to build rapport and maintain both internal and external stakeholder relationships. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate moderately complex ideas in a clear and logical manner Sound organisational skills, including managing work flow whilst adapting to competing priorities Ability to problem solve and make decisions relating to the area of responsibility Ability to identify and mitigate risks which impact of own and team outcomes Ability to work under general direction and conduct research and analysis activities and report on findings High levels of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality. The key duties of the position include Specific responsibilities will vary across the teams and may include the following: General administration duties Secretariat support duties including tracking and responding to queries, drafting agendas, consolidating committee papers, distributing meeting packs and recording and monitoring action items Assisting with providing advice and guidance to stakeholders on strategic objectives and enterprise performance to support informed, risk-based decision-making Collecting and analysing data through consultation with stakeholders and incorporating feedback into team deliverables Assisting with the development of performance reporting and/or advice Gathering information related to enterprise performance indicators, including departmental data, to evaluate effectiveness and make recommendations on opportunities for improvement Undertaking records management functions to ensure records are accurate, complete and managed in accordance with departmental policy.