Delivery Manager

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 132395

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

Kylie Johnson on 02 6264 4519 or kylie.johnson@homeaffairs.gov.au 

Applications close on 20/05/2024 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill up to 2 immediate vacancies. A merit pool may be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months. 

About our team

Chief Operating Officer Group | Cyber Risk Services | Cyber Risk Services | Cyber Engagement and Delivery

The Cyber Risk Services Branch is responsible for leading and shaping cyber resilience in all aspects of Home Affairs and ABF business design and operations. Its mission is to protect our information and operations and securely enable business change. The branch focuses on five key strategic functions to manage cyber security risk:

• The identify function develops an organisational understanding to manage cyber security risks to systems, assets, data and capabilities.
• The protect function develops and implements the appropriate safeguards to ensure the delivery of critical services.
• The detect function develops and implements the appropriate activities to identify the occurrence of a cyber-security event.
• The respond and recover function develops and implements the appropriate activities to take action regarding a detected cyber security event, and provide resilience and to coordinate the restoration of any capabilities or services that were impaired due to a cyber-security event.
• They govern and assure function directs, monitors and reports on the security posture of the Department.

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Our ideal candidate

The EL1 Assistant Director, Service Delivery Manager position and EL1 Assistant Director, Program Delivery Manager position within the Cyber Engagement and Delivery Section, are full-time ongoing roles based in Canberra.

They will manage the design and delivery of key bodies of work and strategies, which support the Branch. At times, these initiatives are generated to support achievement of our Cyber Risk Services Branch's objectives, and at other times, they are in support of whole of government initiatives within the Cyber Delivery Management Office.  

The role requires a very broad range of skills including, but not limited to, highly developed communications skills, written and verbal, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, financial management and human resource management skills.

It is expected that the candidate will be able to operate with limited supervision and will be able to use initiative to identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that could affect the successful achievement of branch outcomes. The role requires an ability to work in an agile manner and lead and mentor their team.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage and oversee staff within the Service Delivery Team or Program Delivery Team which may at times include ICT graduates and/or contractors / consultants.
• Manage the delivery and quality assurance of communication products to the Department and other Government Agencies.
• Produce and facilitate the production of collaborative strategic and service delivery products.
• Approve and prioritise requests for products and services offered by Cyber Delivery Management Office from various stakeholders in consultation with the Director of Cyber Engagement and Delivery.
• Provide representation at key stakeholder engagement activities.
• Develop strategies, frameworks and procedures to support the production of evidence based and intelligence informed products and services.
• Consider and effectively manage competing priorities and strategic directions when achieving team planning and service delivery outcomes in line with agency goals and objectives.
• Manage dissemination of communications and reports through a range of platforms and to a range of audiences.
• Provide a significant contribution to innovation and business improvement strategies.

Additional information

The following are highly desirable for the role:

• Tertiary and/or industry qualifications in any of the following domains Communications, Marketing, Project Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, Cyber Security or ICT.
• Ability to quickly gain knowledge relating to a range of technologies.

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 20/05/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEST  – 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 10pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 132395 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. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.

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 an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).

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

For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:

• Email: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au
• Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)

Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.

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 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.