First Assistant Secretary, Ministerial Support

1 week ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

Location: Barton, ACT

Application Closing Date**:Wednesday 10 July 2024 by 11:30pm AEST**

**Classification**

SES Band 2

**Employment Type**

Ongoing

**Flexible Work**

At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of ‘how can we make this work?’ and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.

**Who we are**

The role of First Assistant Secretary (FAS), Ministerial Support Division (MSD) is a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to join our senior leadership team.

The role oversees and is accountable for the work of three branches; Ministerial and Parliamentary Support; Protocol and International Visits; and Communications (internal and external).

Teams work flexibly to adjust priorities depending on the requirements and priorities of the Prime Minister and their Office, as well as the Secretary of PM&C and range of key stakeholders in PM&C and across the Australian Public Service (APS).

The role reports to the Deputy Secretary, Corporate and Government Group/ Chief Operating Officer.

**What you will do**

You will lead the work of the Ministerial Support Division to:

- Oversee internal communications across the Department, including development of communication strategies and projects; media releases and speechwriting.
- Oversee the Department’s Parliamentary responsibilities including ministerial correspondence, responses for Parliamentary and Senate Estimates QON’s and Question Time Briefs.
- Support the Prime Minister’s Office and their official establishments including VIP operations, supporting former Governor-Generals, on and off-boarding Ministerial staff.
- Facilitate, co-ordinate and support a range of (incoming and outgoing) visits and events including the Prime Minister’s program, ceremonial welcomes, Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meetings and related hospitality events.

All APS employees are required to comply with the APS Code of Conduct, including to at all times behave in a way that upholds the APS Values and Employment Principles, and the integrity and good reputation of their agency and the APS. This ensures public trust in the impartiality and reputation of the APS. Employees must also disclose any real or perceived conflicts of interest.

SES leaders in particular are required to _demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, uphold and promote the APS Values and Employment Principles by personal example and other appropriate means. _To learn more refer to the APS Values and Code of Conduct in Practice.

SES leaders who make, or participate in making, decisions that affect the whole, or a substantial part, of PM&C (as the Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking, PCBU) are regarded as an Officer for the purposes of the _Work Health Safety Act 2011 _(WHS Act). To fulfil their duty under the WHS Act, Officers must exercise due diligence to ensure PM&C complies with its work health and safety duties and obligations. It is PM&C’s expectation that all SES Leaders act in a way that is consistent with the obligations of an Officer under the WHS Act.

**What you will bring**

You will role model inclusive leadership behaviours and foster a safe and respectful workplace in which individuals and teams feel safe and can thrive.

More specifically, you will have the skills and expertise at a senior leadership level to:

- Use a client service model to deliver a range of logístical and strategic outcomes and events for PM&C and Government, including the most senior Government officials and Prime Minister.
- Understand and navigate the complexities and risks of the political landscape.
- Proactively develop reputation as a trusted and influential advisor, and build productive relationships and networks across the department, APS and directly with the Prime Minister’s Office.
- Anticipate and respond to the changing needs of the Government of the day and PM&C.
- Make effective and defensible decisions under pressure, which may come under media or parliamentary scrutiny.

**Eligibility**

**Identified Position**

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 issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples,
- demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and
- demonstrated capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.

**Security Clearance Required**

Negative Vetting Level 2 (Top Secret)

**How to apply**
- Your resu

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