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Change Manager/Assistant Director - Portfolio Change Stewardship Office

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 134819

 

Location

ACT 

 

Classification

Executive Level 1 - $110,788.00 and $129,928.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

 

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time 

 

Flexible work

Flexible arrangements considered 

 

Contact Officer

Leigh Hibberson - 0407 554 353 

 

Applications close on 28/10/2024 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

 

About our opportunity

 

This process is being used to fill 1 vacancy. A merit pool may be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months. 

 

About our team

 

GM Technology & Major Cap Group | Major Capability | Capability Value Realisation Centre | Portfolio Change Stewardship Office

 

The Portfolio Change Stewardship Office (PCSO), within the Capability Value Realisation Centre, is an exciting and dynamic award winning team, and the Australian Public Service (APS) Centre of Excellence in Change Management.

 

The PCSO is committed to building change management capability across the APS by:

  • Delivering high quality services
  • Providing change management training and workshops
  • Offering coaching and mentoring by experienced change management practitioners
  • Developing and implementing best practice change management frameworks, tools, templates and guides and
  • Providing specialist change management practitioners for projects across Home Affairs and ABF.

 

Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force

 

Our ideal candidate

 

  • Have demonstrated experience in the practice of Change Management and associated guiding principles. The successful candidate would ideally have relevant qualifications/experience in Change Management and would be familiar applying change management models such as PROSCI, Kotter or Lean Change.
  • Possess excellent presentation, communication and facilitation skills and have experience in delivering training in both online and face-to-face environments.
  • Be self-driven, strategic in thought and passionate about building change management capability in public servants and staying up-to-date with contemporary change management practices.
  • A dynamic and motivated leader who enjoys working in a rapidly evolving and forward thinking environment.
  • Possess strong stakeholder engagement skills with ability to work confidently with people from all levels of the Australian Public Service and be committed to the principals of adding value and continuous improvement.

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

  • Supporting the uplift of Change Management capability in public servants through Change Management training programs and workshops for a range of audiences with a strong focus on using best-practice change management approaches, principles, processes, tools and techniques.
  • Assist with the design and delivery of research activities and conduct data driven analysis (both qualitative and quantitative) of PCSO service offerings, to tell a story through data and support decision making across the business.
  • Development of reports, executive briefs, corporate documentation in a variety of formats to provide visibility, strategic analysis, insights and advice to support change. Manage the development and maintenance of procedural instructions/manuals.
  • Liaise and work with key stakeholders to foster partnerships, provide strategic advice as well as manage work output and quality. Identify and manage the implementation of continuous improvement of service delivery standards to maintain viability managing stakeholder expectations.
  • Assist the Director, PCSO and the PCSO team as directed, including staff management, administration tasks, representing the Director at meetings where necessary and acting for the Director as required.

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 28/10/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT  – Late applications will not be accepted.

 

As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document 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.

 

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 134819 in the document footer.

 

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to.

 

Eligibility

 

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

 

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance, and:
 

  • ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
  • Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.
     

In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.  

 

Diversity and inclusion

 

The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

 

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

 

Technical assistance

 

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Notes

 

The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position. The Australian Public Service (APS) Employee Value Proposition (EVP) highlights the top reasons our employees enjoy working in the APS.

 

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

 

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers

 

Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.

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