Aps6 Senior Governance Officer

Job Title: APS6 Senior Governance Officer
Job Reference 2023-357 multiple
Work Area Parliamentary, Governance and Assurance, Deputy Electoral Commissioner
Location National Office, Canberra ACT
Classification APS 6
Salary Range $87,635 to $98,223 plus 15.4% superannuation
Employment Type Ongoing
Contact Bronwyn Hill 02 6268 9711 or aec@chandlermacleod.com
Due Date 11pm 21 January 2024
The AEC
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is an independent statutory authority established by the Australian Federal Government.
Our role is to maintain an impartial and independent electoral system for eligible voters through active electoral roll management, efficient delivery of polling services, and targeted education and public awareness programs.
Our values and commitments are the cornerstone of our operating environment and how we work.
Our strategic focus of electoral integrity is achieved through our values of Quality, Agility and Professionalism.
What we offer
The AEC is an inclusive and flexible workplace where our employee's individuality and contributions are valued. We understand the importance of balancing your work and personal life commitments to achieve optimal health and wellbeing. We help our employees with this through our suite of flexible working options and providing our people with supportive and comprehensive employee assistance and wellbeing programs.
The AEC believes in continuous learning and professional development to assist you in achieving your career goals, offering our people a range of learning and development opportunities and a study assistance program.
You can also enjoy 15.4% superannuation contributions, 20 days annual leave per year and paid holiday closedown. Please note: As of 1 December 2022, the payrates for AEC workers employed under the AEC Enterprise Agreement 2016-2019, increased by 3%as per the new Section 24(1) Determination. You can find more information on the 24(1) Determination here.
The Team
The Parliamentary, Governance and Assurance Section brings together three key functions that support the agency to:

• deliver service to the portfolio ministers and Parliament;
• govern with structure and integrity; and
• have confidence that business activities achieve objectives.

The Governance team deliver high quality governance and secretariat services to support the AEC achieve effective and efficient decision making. The Senior Governance Officer plays a vital team role to ensure the smooth operation of the secretariat function for key corporate committees, subcommittee's and working groups.
The Opportunity
The Governance team manages the smooth operation of the secretariat function for a number of key corporate committees, sub-committees and working groups.
The work environment is very supportive with a focus on all team members achieving positive outcomes to support the AEC achieve effective and efficient decision making.
If you want to work in a small yet dynamic team, enjoy a challenge and are looking for an opportunity to lead positive change, this may be the role you have been looking for.
In this role you will:

• Assist the Assistant Director in the provision of Governance services to the agency to ensure the agency satisfies its legislative obligations under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and all related policy and guidelines.
• Provide secretariat services to the key committees in the AEC's governance framework including, quality review of papers submitted for each meeting, management of Action Registers and development of meeting minutes.
• Draft strategic reports and briefing papers on complex issues for presentation to the committees that form the AEC's governance framework.
• Develop Standard Operation Procedures associated with secretariat function.
• Provide analysis on complex issues and contribute to the management, preparation, and coordination of policy formulation and/or project management.
• Develop and support key internal and external relationships, including managing stakeholders to achieve work area and agency goals.
• Provide accurate specialist advice, guidance, and reporting on team functional responsibilities.
• Make and communicate decisions using good judgement, expertise, and knowledge, governed by legislation, regulations, best practice principles or relevant operating instructions and procedures.
• May be required to supervise a team to ensure high quality outputs, including the development of team members at lower classifications, building team capacity, and encouraging career development.
• Perform additional duties or assume responsibility of functions as directed from time to time.

To excel you'll have:

• Knowledge and experience in the areas of corporate governance and/or a willingness to obtain qualifications in this area.
• Knowledge and experience in successfully setting priorities and delivering quality results on time and on budget.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively whilst anticipating stakeholder needs and expectations at all levels of seniority across a geographically dispersed network.
• Proven analytical abilities to propose and facilitate change and contribute to business improvement strategies.

Desirable

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in corporate governance, public administration or similar.
• Knowledge of, or ability to, quickly gain knowledge of Australian electoral law and practice.

The AEC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
You will need to provide:

• An up-to-date resume (one or two pages maximum)
• A two-page pitch outlining how your skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications make you the best person for this opportunity.

RecruitAbility
This scheme aims to attract and develop applicants with disability and also facilitate cultural changes in selection panels and agency recruitment.
If you are a person living with a disability and opt into the scheme; you are required to declare you have disability; and must meet the minimum requirements of this vacancy. Once these
requirements are met, you are advanced to a further stage in the selection process. Merit remains the basis for engagement and promotion.
You do not need to provide further information about your disability. For further information visit the APSC website.
Australian Citizenship
All positions in the AEC require employees to be Australian citizens and is a condition of engagement.
Information on Australian citizenship including how to obtain evidence of Australian citizenship is available from the Department of Home Affairs.
Politically Sensitive Position Any person who is, and is seen to be active in political affairs, and intends to publicly carry on this activity, may compromise the strict neutrality of the AEC and cannot be considered.
Security Requirements
Some positions may require an applicant to gain and maintain a security clearance in addition to pre-employment screening.
This position requires candidates to obtain and hold a Baseline security clearance.
Pre employment screening includes a check on police records, identity check and checks addressing agency specific on political neutrality. Assessments of ongoing suitability form part of all positions at the AEC. For more information, please see the Personnel Security Policy under the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework.
Talent Pool
Candidates who are found suitable but not offered a position may be placed in a talent pool for up to 18 months from the date of advertisement. The AEC will use talent pools to fill future vacancies.