Engagement and Business Continuity Positions, Business Services Branch

Location: Barton, ACT

Application Closing Date**:Sunday 2nd March** **by 11:30pm AEDT**

**Classification**

APS Level 6 ($94,715 - $106,438)

**Employment Type**

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period up to 12 months)

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

**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 Business Continuity and Taskforce Coordination Support Team (BC&TCS) is a small team within the Business Services Branch, Corporate Division. We provide a ‘one stop shop’ for new taskforces, bodies and functions within PM&C thereby facilitating streamlined access to key enabling services for seamless taskforce establishment and closure. Additionally, we oversee the Business Continuity (BC) framework, coordinating divisional Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), disruption rehearsals, staff education and reporting to ensure PM&C is prepared to respond to business disruption events. As a small and dynamic team our staff work across functions, embracing flexibility, collaboration and innovation.

**What you will do**

There are two (2) roles available within the team, both of which offer the opportunity to work across the two functions of our inclusive, dynamic, flexible and vibrant team.

Engagement Role:

- Support the coordination of taskforces by organising regular meetings, monitoring issues, following up on concerns, and clearing obstacles
- Lead the engagement and management of small taskforces, contributing strategically where necessary
- Prepare content for meetings, including agendas, products and talking points
- Provide guidance on taskforce resourcing, design template documents, and map processes
- Maintain intranet content, guidance material, and standard operating procedures
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders through proactive outreach, regular updates, and addressing concerns effectively
- Undertake project work with limited direction, managing ad hoc tasks as they arise
- Provide cross functional support to Business Continuity operations

Business Continuity Role:

- Support the management of the department’s BC Framework, processes and plans
- Identify and drive initiatives to improve our BC processes
- Conduct educational briefings with incoming staff responsible for BC, ensuring they understand their accountabilities
- Plan, conduct and review disruption rehearsals; identify issues, recommend solutions, and lead outcomes
- Prepare correspondence for meetings, including agendas, products and talking points
- Manage the department’s emergency notification system, testing register, and maintain operating procedures and guidance material
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders through proactive outreach, regular updates, and addressing concerns effectively
- Undertake project work with limited direction, managing ad hoc tasks as they arise
- Provide cross functional support to taskforce operations

**What you will bring**

We’re looking for self-motivated professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Whether you’re in a similar role or looking for a new challenge, you should be:

- An adaptable and proactive professional comfortable with managing multiple tasks and responding quickly to emerging challenges.
- A detailed-oriented individual who maintains critical information and produces clear, well documented material.
- A strategic thinker capable of contributing to strategy development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- A resourceful professional prepared to tackle ad hoc projects and support cross-team functions as needed.
- A confident communicator who excels in both written and verbal interactions with diverse stakeholders.

Prior experience working with senior executives is desirable but not essential. Prior experience working in business continuity for the BC role is desirable but not essential.

**Eligibility**

**Security Clearance Required**

The Engagement Role requires a Baseline clearance.
The Business Continuity Role requires the ability to obtain a Negative Vetting 1.

**How to apply**
- Your resume (maximum three pages)
- A ‘one page pitch’ telling us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualif