Aps6 Pdms Support Officer

Support the parliamentary function of this highly sought-after Commonwealth Government Department by providing PDMS system support and training.

Our client is a large Commonwealth Government Department that is tasked with the responsibility of advancing Australia and its citizens internationally. They work with international partners and other countries to tackle global challenges, increase trade and investment opportunities, protect international rules, keep our region stable and help Australians overseas.

They have an excellent reputation, and their work focuses on high profile initiatives.

There is an opportunity for an APS6 PDMS Support Officer to join the Cabinet, Ministerial and Parliamentary Branch. The primary focus of the role is to provide the Department with PDMS support and training on the PDMS system. 

• This is an opportunity to join one of the most sought-after employers in the APS. Joining a department of this calibre will open up career opportunities for you in future
• Expand your senior leadership network by having direct access to the SES. You’ll be liaising with them on a regular basis
• Highly rewarding position as the agency is reliant on this team to ensure it meets the Minister’s requirements 

If you are currently a permanent APS employee, you can be engaged on a permanent s26 transfer to the Department. Non-APS employees will be engaged on a 12-month non-ongoing contract initially with view to permanency.

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Provide Departmental employees with PDMS support including helpdesk support, access requests, system issue resolution and staff training
• Coordinate advice on the Department’s engagement across parliament including committees, inquiries, private briefings and Senate Estimates
• Coordinate delivery of Senate Estimates activities, including logistical requirements at Parliament House during days of appearance
• Provide robust quality assurance and document work-flow services across the full breadth of written material within the department 

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge and experience using the PDMS system and be highly familiar with the parliamentary process within a Commonwealth government department.

You will also:

• Have strong judgement, initiative and outstanding attention to detail
• Use your high-level communication and relationship-building skills to develop strong relationships with parliamentary and departmental stakeholders
• Be comfortable engaging at all levels across the department, including with other agencies and ministerial offices 

To be eligible for this role, you must:

• Be an Australian citizen
• Have a minimum NV1 security clearance
• Be willing to undergo a police check 

• If you are currently a permanent APS employee, you can be engaged on a permanent s26 transfer to the Department. Non-APS employees will be engaged on a 12-month non-ongoing contract initially with view to permanency
• Office is located in Barton, Canberra