Assistant Director, Capability, Access And Governance

The Assistant Director, Capability, Access and Governance plays a lead role in communicating the value of information, records and archives and influencing practice across the ACT Government and the community, to drive a culture of open government and effective information governance.

The Assistant Director is a member of a small team which provides providing high level strategic and operational advice on whole-of-government archives and records management issues. This position is particularly focussed on designing and planning the implementation of business initiatives and projects to help build on existing Government and community awareness of, and capabilities to meet, emerging trends in records, archives and information management, and drive continuous improvement.

We are looking for someone who is a people person, can communicate effectively and strategically lead change. Someone who can work collaboratively, promote and advocate for ideas, facilitate skill-sharing, and both seek and provide support among stakeholders.

If you have a ‘can do’ attitude and enjoy bringing an innovative approach to your work, are keen to promote the value and importance of efficient and effective information, records and archives management practices, we want to hear from you. If you can capitalise on your experience, knowledge and skills to deliver outcomes that influence and inject good records and information management principles and strategies into ACT Government business, then we would love to hear how you could lead, support and shape the Territory Records Office’s initiatives and outputs.

You will be a valued member of the team. You will see direct and immediate impacts of the work you do and will have the chance to make long lasting improvements to the ACT public service.

As part of the central agency, the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate, you will exemplify the public sector values of respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply. Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements

The following capabilities form the criteria that are required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge

High-level liaison and communication skills with the capacity to develop corporate and professional networks, and a proven ability to engage and communicate with influence, to a variety of stakeholders at differing levels.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and exercise effective management skills to plan, coordinate and deliver outcomes to a high standard within agreed timeframes.
Understanding of archives, records and information management practices and issues in a government context with a proven ability to support and enhance information governance, accountability and open government principles.

Behavioural Capabilities

Makes balanced decisions using professional judgement, evaluating ambiguous or incomplete information, factoring risk and organisational context to a solve issues and build organisational capability.
Shows resilience in a changing environment, is proactive in creating a culture of improvement and thinks innovatively to achieve quality outputs and share ideas.
Displays leadership ability that demonstrates the Respect, Equity and Diversity (RED) Framework, the ACTPS Values and Signature Behaviours and Code of Conduct, Participative Work Practices and Workplace Health and Safety.

Desirable

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.

Compliance Requirements / Qualifications

This position does not require a pre-employment medical.
Driver's licence C Class is not essential
This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check

Notes: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future temporary or permanent identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

Please note, this position operates in an activity-based working (ABW) environment. Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. Under the current COVID-19 restrictions most staff are currently working from home with limited access to on-site working.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports, interviews may not necessarily be held

How to Apply: Please review the Position Description for details about the role and associated responsibilities. Suitability for this position will be assessed on your demonstrated Skills, Experience, Knowledge and Behaviour in relation to the duties/responsibilities listed in the Position Description.

Please submit the following:
A two-page pitch that tells the selection committee about your ability to perform the advertised role (knowledge, experience, skills, behaviour) and why you are the best person for this role. The pitch should:

Show that you have the capabilities in the “What you Require” section of the Position Description including Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities.
Demonstrate your capacity to perform the duties and responsibilities detailed in “What You Will Do” at the specified classification including examples of how you have done this in the past.
Tell the panel how your abilities, ingenuity, experience and qualifications make you the best person for this role.

A current curriculum vitae including details of work history (roles, timing, responsibilities and achievements), qualifications and contact details of two referees (including one from your current supervisor).

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