Executive Level 1 Canberra, ACT $115,996 - $128,200 About the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations We enable access to quality skills, training and employment services to support Australians find secure work in fair, productive and safe workplaces – supporting individuals and our nation to prosper. The Role The Employment Procurement Branch is seeking dynamic people who will contribute to a variety of projects, while working collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders. This may include working on projects with strict timelines, drafting process documentation, contributing to papers and briefs, development of planning documentation to support procurement activities, undertaking procurement processes, undertaking quality assurance activities, and supporting program areas. There are a number of positions available across the branch. Outlined below are the duties associated with the roles. Duties and Responsibilities Assistant Directors lead a range of project activities related to employment services procurement, which may include: Managing, coaching and developing staff Creating documentation for the executive and minister to support purchasing activities Overseeing administrative and secretariat staff to ensure liaison with stakeholders is effective Managing the development and maintenance of project documentation such as project status reports, project management plans, project schedules, and risk, issues, and change registers Oversee the implementation of IT and property changes to support large-scale projects Identifying risks and related mitigation strategies to support the work of the branch Managing communications including overseeing hotline staff and developing advertising products Finalising advice and guidance materials to support procurement and related activities Implementing processes, procedures and tools to support the delivery of high-quality employment services procurement projects Providing reports on the evaluation and review of progress against milestones Overseeing input to a range of procurement project tasks such as probity compliance, assessment, debriefing, procurement administration and support, related training and provision of related advice. How to Apply Applicants are required to provide up to a one-page summary (no more than 500 words) that outlines skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work. The APS work level standards accommodate the diversity of roles across the APS and are structured to clearly differentiate between the work expected (i.e. responsibilities and duties) at each classification level. In the eRecruit (the department's online recruitment system) you will also need to: upload a Curriculum Vitae provide contact details for 2 Referees. Eligibility Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it. Security Clearance - our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a Baseline security clearance. Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role. How to apply for jobs in the Australian Public Service (APSC Guide) Opens in new window Job Information Pack Opens in new window