Manager, Strategy, Policy and Organisational Performance

• Ongoing & Non-ongoing for a period of up to 24 months
• Executive Level 1 ($126,342 - $143,993) plus 15.4% superannuation
• Barton, ACT
• Location: Barton, ACT
• Application Closing Date: Monday 25 August at 11:30pm AEST

Classification
Executive Level 1 ($126,342 - $143,993)

Employment Type
Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period of up to 24 months)

This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the PM&C delegate.

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for a maximum period of two (2) years. If the initial contract is for less than 2 years, it may be extended or renewed once, up to the 2 year limit.

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
Situated within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Australian Government Consulting (AGC) was established to help the Australian Public Service (APS) confidently meet current and future challenges in-house, and selectively engage external consultants in a way that maximises value-for-money.

We do this by delivering high-quality consulting projects that reflect our distinctive character as government consultants working for public impact (and nothing else).

Working In Partnership With APS Agencies On a Wide Range Of High-profile Issues That Make a Real Difference To The Wellbeing Of Australians, We Use Consulting Methods And Deep Knowledge Of Government To Deliver

• Strategy and policy
• Organisational performance
• Buying better from external consultants.

We use consulting methods and deep knowledge of government to deliver strategic policy advice and organisational transformation projects. Situated within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, we work in partnership with APS agencies on a wide range of high-profile issues that make a real difference to the wellbeing of Australians.

We support APS clients to advise the government of the day, implement policies and deliver services to the community.

Our team is committed to the public service and dedicated to maximising our impact by working collaboratively and pursuing excellence. Our project teams also help to shape AGC – and reshape the APS.

We are pioneering a different way of working – a unique APS style of strategic management consulting.

For more information on AGC including information on our service lines please visit the AGC Website.

Our offer to you
At AGC, We Offer

• The opportunity to develop rapidly by solving problems in small teams of talented peers and senior public servants
• The opportunity to work on fast-paced projects across a wide range of APS portfolios and functions, using your consulting skills to deliver public value
• A chance to shape and lead the future of the Australian Government's in-house consulting function
• Formal learning and development – on top of the opportunities available to every PM&C employee
• Generous and flexible conditions, including 15.4% superannuation in addition to base salary, allowances, salary sacrifice, study assistance, shut down leave, and relocation assistance for those outside of Canberra
• Relocation assistance to relocate to Canberra – due to the nature of the work, roles with AGC are Canberra-based. We offer relocation assistance to candidates located outside of Canberra for these roles.

What You Will Do
Due to increasing demand for our critical in-house consulting services across the APS, we are expanding our team. We are looking for talented professionals to join our high-performing workforce and contribute complementary skills that will help us continue to deliver impactful outcomes.

We are looking for exceptionally talented Organisational Performance Consultants, Strategy Consultants or those who have a track record of delivering solutions to complex strategic problems, who are inspired by our mission to deliver public impact. You will work with a high-performing team to deliver management consultancy projects for Australian Public Service clients.

As a Manager, You Will

• Work closely with partners and clients to drive and deliver end-to-end high quality strategic consulting projects that meet client needs, aligned to AGC's strategic policy and organisational transformation service lines
• Manage client relationships and skilfully engage with key stakeholders to influence outcomes
• Provide thought leadership across AGC to refine and expand AGC's service offer, while lending your expertise to other project teams and proposing innovative ideas and solutions to drive AGC forward
• Apply strong critical and strategic thinking and an entrepreneurial mind-set
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques to policy and organisational challenges, facilitate workshops and interviews, analyse data and deliver meaningful results
• Manage and mentor AGC staff in a positive and uplifting manner, contributing to AGC's culture and capability.

What You Will Bring
As a Manager, you will bring:

• Advanced expertise in a consulting, advisory or analytical environment that aligns with our strategic policy and organisational performance service offerings
• The ability to plan effectively and exercise initiative and judgment to deliver high quality work products which have been tested
• The ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with internal and external audiences to drive the development of solutions
• The ability to work autonomously and at pace to deliver results in sometimes uncertain and high-pressure work environments
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels
• Flexibility and resilience to deliver results, maintain team morale and manage expectations in ambiguous and sometimes high-pressure work environments.

In line with our dedication to an inclusive and safe workplace culture we are seeking candidates who are respectful of people's unique differences, backgrounds and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture) particularly when communicating and working together.

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. At PM&C to be eligible for this position you should be an Australian Citizen by the completion of the recruitment process , except under exceptional circumstances.
• 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.

Security Clearance Required
Baseline Vetting (Protected)

Recruitment Process
In addition to your written application, the recruitment process will include a work sample assessment (approximately 4-hour time commitment) as well as an interview.

How To Apply
Submit an online application through the PM&C Current Opportunities by
11:30pm AEST on Monday 25 August.
As part of your application you will need to provide:

• Your resume (maximum three pages)
• A 'one page pitch (no more than 650 words)' telling us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you the best person for the job and to perform at the relevant classification level.

You are encouraged to refer to the Candidate Pack and the relevant classification level of the PM&C Performance Model to assist you in drafting your one page pitch.

You may also refer to the APSC resource Cracking the Code for further guidance and assistance on applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service.