Advisers - Governance, Performance & Audit Branch

3 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Government Full time
About the Role

We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented professionals to join our Governance, Performance & Audit Branch as Advisers. As a key member of our team, you will provide advice and support to senior executives and stakeholders on a range of governance, performance reporting, business planning, and external audit matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Foster and sustain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, providing high-quality advice and managing the resolution of issues.
  • Handle sensitive information, maintaining confidentiality and modeling ethical behavior and practices consistent with the APS Code of Conduct and APS Values.
  • Prepare various briefing materials to the Executive.
  • Other duties as required in consultation with the Director and Assistant Secretary, Governance, Performance and Audit.
Integrity-Specific Duties
  • Coordinate the review of PM&C's Integrity Framework and related policies and developing supporting work plans.
  • Provide advice on integrity-related risks, policies, and processes and business improvement initiatives to support a culture of high integrity.
  • Review and update PM&C's Conflict of Interest Policy and associated processes and provide advice relating to conflicts of interest.
Annual Performance Statements-Specific Duties
  • Coordinate and facilitate engagement between the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) and the department, including scheduling meetings and managing information requests.
  • Support business areas during audit activity, including through the provision of high-quality advice.
  • Support the coordination of division business plans and review.
  • Undertake assurance activities to support PM&C's performance reporting, including opportunities for continuous improvement.
Organisational Performance-Specific Duties
  • Coordinate divisional/group input for corporate reporting requirements for the annual report and corporate plan.
  • Engage with divisions across the department to support performance reporting requirements, including preparation of the Annual Performance Statement and continuous improvement in performance reporting.
  • Support and coordinate the department's emissions reporting requirements and implementation of APS Net Zero.
Requirements
  • You will demonstrate the ability to contribute to a high-performing small team in a time-critical environment, manage competing priorities, and demonstrate a flexible approach.
  • Given the nature of the roles and exposure to sensitive conversations and information, you will possess sound judgment, discretion, and strong attention to detail.
  • You will be committed to working collaboratively across the department to drive results, have a good understanding of the importance of the department's purpose and values, and a proven track record in supporting senior leaders.
  • Relevant experience in a similar role will be highly regarded, but is not essential.
Eligibility
  • Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing.
  • The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
  • The successful candidate will be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check, and will normally be subject to a six-month probation period if new to the APS or has not yet completed their probation period elsewhere in the APS.

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