Gaz - Aps4 - Act - Testing Centre of Excellence

**Contact**:hiringManagerName **Phone**: 0432 290 512
**Period of Vacancy**:Ongoing
**Number of Vacancies**: numberOpenings

**Who can apply**:
Please note this opportunity is available to current Australian Public Service employees and all eligible members of the community.

**About the Department of Home Affairs**:
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The Department of Home Affairs is responsible for centrally coordinated strategy and policy leadership in relation to domestic national security arrangements, law enforcement, emergency management, counter-terrorism, social cohesion, the protection of our sovereignty, the integrity of our border and the resilience of our national infrastructure.

The Australian Border Force, an operationally independent body within the Department of Home Affairs, is Australia's frontline border law enforcement agency and Australia's customs service. The Australian Border Force's mission is to protect Australia's border and facilitate the legitimate movement of people and goods across it.

**Overview of the Branch and Section**:
The TCoE provides a range of test services, including test management, manual testing, test automation, and performance testing, as well as test support services like service virtualisation and test data management. It supports the Department's move towards contemporary development and delivery models, including Cloud, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), DevOps, and Agile.

ETSA seeks to improve testing by maturing our processes through test automation, innovation, collaboration, and by empowering our staff to use their talents and skills to the best of their ability.

**About the role**:
The Administrative Support Officer will undertake activities including, but not limited to: contract management, recruitment, resource management, and other corporate functions to ensure efficient operation of the TCoE.

They will assist with triaging correspondence that comes through the team mailbox regarding operational activities and requests for resources. Provide information which may assist team members to resolve or refer issues. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of internal clients and stakeholders will be essential for the role. Providing quality advice to TCoE team members to drive section outcomes.

The TCoE Administrative Support Officer works closely with team members, clients, and stakeholders; managing relationships and ensuring that our services are deliverered to meet client’s goals and expectations.

**Specific duties/responsibilities**:

- Assist with recruitment activities, including: interviews, onboarding, exit procedures
- Undertake filing and records management functions and ensure records are accurate, complete and managed in accordance with departmental policy
- Undertake administrative tasks including, data collection and reporting
- Assist with collation of section information such as working from home forms and accommodation
- Assist with basic contract and panel management.

**Role requirements/qualifications**:

- Mandatory _
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.

**Applicant response**:
Please prepare a one-page Applicant Response in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

- How your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role
- Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
- Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

**How to apply**:

- Your CV
- Your Applicant Response document
- Details of referees
- Include your full name and the Requisition Number - **id** in the footer of any documents being uploaded.

**Eligibility and Specific Conditions of Employment**

To be eligible to work with the Department of Home Affairs you must:

- Be an Australian Citizen
- Obtain and maintain the required AGSVA clearance
- Obtain and maintain a current Employment Suitability Clearance
- Satisfy a probation period
- Undergo a health assessment (if applicable).

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**Notes**

Remuneration: The Department offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.