The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is seeking a high performing Director to lead the Public Programs and Engagement section of the Parliamentary Engagement branch (PEB).
The Director, Public Programs and Engagement is a leadership role within PEB, leading the successful development and delivery of public programs and events, and external engagement with the cultural and tourism sectors. The role is also responsible for managing flag requests, building illuminations (including for the Enlighten Festival) and other public engagement opportunities.
The Director position will play a leadership role in enhancing Parliament House’s status as an iconic building and location of national significance to ensure that the public can experience the heart of Australian democracy.
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate will have a track record in leading high performing teams responsible for designing and delivering public programs and events in a government context to meet the needs of diverse audiences.
You will be a collaborator with well-developed project planning and event management skills to manage resources to achieve quality outcomes in a complex stakeholder context. Effective and respectful collaboration is critical to the success of the position - both internally with stakeholders and externally with other government departments and industry partners. You will have experience working in organisations with responsibility for sound governance and respect for protocols, and an ability to develop and maintain effective foundations and systems to ensure ongoing success.
As a member of the senior leadership team, you will drive a high-performance culture, engage and motivate staff, and ensure the team is set up for success as we evolve public programming at Parliament House. If you believe that you are a good fit for DPS, what we are looking for, and have the requisite skills, we would like to hear from you.
Job Specific Requirements:
* Relevant qualifications from a tertiary institution, or substantial relevant work experience.
* Experience working in government agencies would be highly regarded.
* The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (Confidential/Highly Protected/Secret) security clearance.
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