APS4, Multiple Positions

4 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development Full time

A little bit about us

The Commonwealth Infrastructure Projects Division, within the Infrastructure Group, is responsible for providing specialist policy, strategy and project governance advice, oversight and risk management of Commonwealth delivered, significant national infrastructure and transport projects and their associated entities including:

High Speed Rail Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport Inland Rail (and other ARTC delivered projects) Intermodal facilities across Australia.


The work across the division is interesting, rewarding and at times fast-paced, giving staff opportunities to contribute their diverse skills, experiences and knowledge to transformational and high-profile projects. Staff also have the opportunity to be directly involved in Australian Government processes, including preparation for Senate Estimates or the selection and recommendation of significant appointments.

The opportunity we have available

The Commonwealth Infrastructure Projects Division has multiple opportunities available in the Strategy and Support Branch. The Strategy and Support Branch provides the division with a range of enabling services, it provides strategic communications, government messaging and events management, parliamentary and ministerial support, recruitment, Board appointments, and change and continuous improvement initiatives.

We are seeking to fill roles within our Communications, Culture and Corporate Support (CCCS) and the Secretariat and Appointments (S&A) teams. The CCCS team provides enabling services, cultural support, leads the workforce planning and communication functions for the division. The S&A team provides meeting coordination and support for the division's Secretary level forums and manages significant board and statutory appointments for the division.

A merit pool will also be established from this process and may be used to fill future anticipated positions across the division more broadly.

We are committed to being agile, adaptive and professional public servants. We value curious thinkers who have growth mindsets and who want to make meaningful contributions to the work of the division, and are keen for opportunities for ongoing development, supported by strong leaders.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for individuals who are excited by the opportunity to work collaboratively across teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment to deliver outcomes. You will: 

Possess experience in one or more of the following areas : secretariat support, workforce planning, business management and coordination, operational and administrative roles, delivery of board appointments or similar activities. Responds in a positive and flexible manner to change with the ability to multitask under time pressures to meet deadlines. Communicates effectively in both written and oral communication , delivering clear, concise, and easily understood information to diverse audiences. Demonstrate an ability to build and sustain interpersonal relationships , with experience in building stakeholder relationships to achieve successful outcomes. Demonstrate ability to recognise how own work contributes to the achievement of the divisional or organizational goals. Collaborate within a team that values a culture of continuous improvement, integrity, respect, and a growth mindset.

As an APS4 in the Strategy and Support Branch, you will support a shared purpose and strategic direction, build and maintain internal and external relationships, apply and build personal capability and expertise and demonstrate public service professionalism and values at all times. Your duties may include but are not limited to:

Assisting drafting documentation for a broad range of audiences including Senior Executive and Ministers.  Assisting with logistics for strategic meetings including engaging with internal and external stakeholders. Collaborating across the division and with various departments to deliver enabling services and briefing material, support Parliamentary processes such as the Division’s appearance at Senate Estimates and coordinate advice to the Senior Executive and Ministers. Contributing to cultural initiatives for the division including coordination of quarterly divisional meeting.  Contributing to communication activities including the divisional newsletter and FAS updates. 

What else can we offer?

The department is committed to supporting staff in their career and professional development. We offer staff access to a large catalogue of professional development courses and assistance for external study, mentoring and access to the department’s Professional Coaching Scheme, and flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

This role offers:

Networking opportunities across the department and wider APS. Engagement with GBEs and insight into their operations. Capability development opportunities focused on your individual career goals. Mentoring and access to the department’s Professional Coaching Scheme. Flexible working arrangements where appropriate, including part time hours, home based work and job sharing.

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