Position Description
The Parliamentary Services and Media team supports the Commission’s public accountability through effective engagement with parliamentary processes, the Minister’s office, and the media. The team provides support through briefings, responses to questions on notice, draft correspondence, and information in response to issues raised with the Minister and Members of Parliament.
Position Duties
As Coordinator, Parliamentary Services and Media, you will work within a small team to coordinate, research and draft high quality written responses and briefings in a Ministerial context and support the functions of the team, while following established processes and meeting timeframes.
Key Accountabilities
• Liaising with key stakeholders to prepare high-quality written briefings, correspondence and other documents within set timeframes, following style guides and templates.
• Self-manage and prioritise workload to meet deadlines and team goals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Use judgement to monitor, triage and escalate issues in a timely way.
• Use and maintain systems and processes to track and report.
• Perform other duties in line with the classification and objectives of the Commission.
Position Eligibility Requirements
Key Capabilities
• Excellent attention to detail and experience preparing high quality written material, including Ministerial briefings and correspondence.
• Well-developed interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to consult with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound judgement skills, with the ability to research, critically evaluate and synthesise information into considered advice.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-moving environment and work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and maintain business and sector knowledge relevant to the role.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or knowledge, skills and experience.
Position Notes
Salary offered will be between $89,394 and $100,849* per annum depending on skills and experience. In addition, 15.4% superannuation will be paid. *Note; these figures do not include the newly agreed APS Enterprise Agreement bargaining pay offer.
Only candidates who hold Australian citizenship can apply. Appointment is conditional on successfully completing a national police check. For more information please visit www.apsc.gov.au/citizenship-aps
In your application please provide a statement of claims against the Eligibility Requirements in no more than 600 words.
Merit Pool established through this selection process may be used to fill this or future ongoing or non-ongoing roles.
How to Apply?
1. Navigate to ‘Current Vacancies’ section of the careers page and locate the relevant job title. All documentation relating to the role and application process will be located here.
2. Click on the job title and at the bottom of the Advertisement you will be asked to create an account If you are a first-time user or to sign in to complete your application.
3. As part of your application you will be requested to complete a statement of claim and attach your Resume. Cover letter is optional
4. Click ‘Apply Now’ when you are ready to submit your application.
Please complete an online application form and submit to https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/about-us/careers/current-vacancies by 11:59pm (AEST) on Friday, 22 March 2024
Only completed applications will be accepted.
Contact Officer:
Please contact our recruitment team on (02) 9633 3*** or ***********@agedcarequality.gov.au for assistance with accessing our website or with lodging your application. Specific questions about the role can be directed to Nicholas Bacon by emailing **************@agedcarequality.gov.au with Position title in the subject line.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Commission is committed to fostering a workplace with flexible work arrangements to support a diverse, respectful and inclusive culture for all staff.
The Commission recognises the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and is committed to the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan. The Commission values the unique knowledge and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees which strengthens and supports our focus on protecting and enhancing the safety, health, wellbeing and quality of life of aged care consumers.
Further information:
For further information about the Quality Commission, office locations and other related resources, please visit https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au
For more information on the Australian Public Service, please visit http://www.apsc.gov.au/publications-and-media/current-publications/cracking-the-code/factsheet-4 and http://www.apsc.gov.au/publications-and-media/current-publications/cracking-the-code.