Executive Officer, Aps Level 6, National

**Job no**: 511872

**Employment type**: Ongoing

**Location**: Sydney

**Categories**: APS Level 6, Administration

**About the National Measurement Institute**:
We are the Australian Government’s national authority on measurement. We play an important role in the Australian economy by leading, maintaining and regulating Australia’s measurement system. We deliver world-class measurement products, advice and client services and administer the regulatory framework for measurement. Our national measurement standards are recognised internationally and we work to enhance and maintain these standards.

We value the different skills, knowledge and perspectives our employees bring. We’re committed to giving everyone an equal opportunity to participate, contribute and progress. Our values and behaviours centre on being, adaptable, innovative, accountable, strategic, inclusive and influential.

**About the team**:
The Chemical and Biological Metrology Branch provides measurement standards such as certified reference materials. These include pure chemicals, gas standards, matrix materials and DNA standards. The branch also co-ordinates proficiency testing programs to assist laboratories assess their ongoing quality and performance. The branch houses three of Australia’s national testing laboratories for anti-doping, forensic drugs and ultra-trace analysis. The branch delivers services across all of these fields and carries out research and development to enhance our capabilities in line with national and international requirements.

The Executive Officer provides support to the General Manager, the Branch Management team and other Branch staff, supporting broader NMI initiatives as required.

You will:

- Have a sound understanding of Commonwealth procurement processes, with demonstrated experience in facilitating and advising on procurement activities
- Have a sound understanding of Commonwealth recruitment processes, with demonstrated experience in co-ordinating a range of recruitment activities for APS and contract roles
- Be highly motivated and organised with demonstrated project management skills and an understanding of change management approaches
- Be able to manage competing priorities in a professional, responsive and reliable manner
- Have excellent communication skills and the ability to build and sustain positive working relationships
- Have personal drive, sound judgement, discretion, integrity, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

**What you will do**:
In this role you will:

- Provide advice on and facilitate procurement assignments for Branch managers and staff in line with Government Procurement Guidelines, including:

- procurement of capital items
- the use of panel providers for service provision
- ensuring effective documentation and record keeping
- Co-ordinate recruitment processes, including contractor panel hiring, student placements and the on-boarding of new staff.
- Project manage the development and implementation of people related plans, such as:

- branch CENSUS action plans
- learning and development and staff wellbeing plans
- aspects of the NMI Strategic Workforce Plan
- Maintain excellent linkages across NMI and across the Department, particularly in finance and people and planning.
- Maintain and review branch governance and compliance activities, including asset management planning and business continuity planning.
- Maintain and update systems and procedures to improve efficiency and service delivery.
- Provide coaching and technical advice to staff across the areas of the role.

**Eligibility**:
To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, applicants must be Australian Citizens.

This position requires a Baseline security clearance. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

**Notes**:
A merit pool may be established and used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies for 18 months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Gazette.

**How to apply**:
**Contact information**:
**Learn more about our values**:
The NMI has invested in identifying and defining six critical values for success for the organisation:

- Adaptable: We embrace new ways of working to meet present and future challenges
- Innovative: We learn from today to create solutions for tomorrow
- Accountable: We each take personal responsibility for what we do, why we do it and how we work with others to achieve NMI’s goals
- Strategic: We navigate uncertainty with clear purpose and direction
- Inclusive: We champion a safe and supportive environment, powered by diversity of thought, experience and culture.
- Influential: We create opportunities to promote our value, broaden our reach and increase our impact.

**Learn more about the department**:
The department’s Enterprise Agreement and policies provide for a flexible working environment to assist staff balance their work and home life. Staff and managers work t