Corporate Advisors - Bulk Round

Requisition Number: 132049 Position Number/s: Several Classification: APS Level 5  Location: ACT   Branch: Corporate   Section: Multiple   Security Classification: Baseline Vetting  Salary: $82,550.00 to $88,253.00   Contact: Alicia Day at **********@nema.gov.au  Period of Vacancy: Ongoing Number of Vacancies: Several

Applications close: 28/04/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) - AEST. Late applications will not be accepted.

Who can apply:

Please note this opportunity is available to current Australian Public Service employees and all eligible members of the community.

National Emergency Management Agency:

Do you enjoy working in a rapidly evolving and forward-thinking environment? Are you willing to step-up to work in a challenging, high-paced, supportive and collaborative workplace where you will build your knowledge and experience? If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established on 1 September 2022 as a single, accountable Commonwealth authority that delivers a whole-of-nation approach to reducing disaster risk, planning, preparing for, responding to and recovering from all hazards across the emergency management continuum. 

We work closely with states and territories to deliver the best outcome for communities across Australia. To help communities respond and recover, while preparing Australia for future emergencies, we:

• Fund programs and initiatives, big and small, that help communities in times of emergency, as well as to recover and prepare, including through disaster recovery funding and the Disaster Ready Fund to help reduce the risk and impact of disasters;
• Have officers located across Australia, working in partnership with states and territories to support disaster-affected communities to collectively build resilience, reduce risk and harm, and effectively respond to and recover from disasters
• Provide national leadership to share knowledge, situational awareness, and trends in disaster efforts to inform, guide and shape the national picture and decision-making at the Commonwealth, state and local Government level – including through policy development and strategy to improve risk reduction, resilience and recovery; and
• Provide round-the-clock all-hazards monitoring and operational coordination for domestic and international emergencies, including supply chain disruptions, critical infrastructure outages, biosecurity risks and widespread cyber-attacks, and through supporting preparedness and response activities, including through the operationalisation of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework.

At NEMA we understand our people are our greatest asset, we encourage and support a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and supported. We promote a psychological and physically safe working environment, are committed to the ongoing development of our people and facilitate access to flexible working arrangements to allow our people to reach their full potential.

We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people who are neurodiverse, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age people and people from other diverse backgrounds. The successful candidates will be self-driven with a can-do attitude and commitment to delivering quality outcomes.

Overview of Corporate branch:

The Corporate branch in NEMA provides support across the areas of Finance, Governance, Coordination, Assurance and Human Resources.

Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) Claims and Assurance

The DRFA Claims and Assurance section is responsible for delivering financial assistance to state and territory governments under the DRFA and works closely with state and territory government stakeholders to assess and assure their financial claims.

Finance

The Finance team manages internal and external financial reporting and treasury functions for the NEMA. Home Affairs provides shared services to the NEMA for all accounts payable and receivable, the Finance team are responsible for ensuring that the services provided meet the requirements of the NEMA.

Governance and Coordination

The Governance and Coordination section manages multiple enabling functions for NEMA, including Ministerial, Parliamentary and Cabinet, Planning and Performance, Risk and Audit, Integrity, Fraud and Public Interest Disclosures, Conflict of Interest, Privacy, Freedom of Information and whole-of government coordination.

Human Resources, this function is split across two teams:

• Conditions and Wellbeing who provide wellbeing support and initiatives, proactive early intervention support and rehabilitation, guidance and expert advice on payroll matters, working conditions and work, health and safety services.
• Engagement, Strategy and Performance who provide recruitment, on-boarding, performance management, culture, learning and development, workforce planning and reporting, and HR services

We are looking to fill multiple APS 5 Advisor roles across the Corporate branch. As an APS 5 Advisor, you will work under limited supervision to enable the delivery of a range of corporate services and advice to business areas across NEMA. You will be committed to ongoing development of your corporate expertise and apply problem solving across a range of functional areas including Human Resources, Governance, Assurance, Compliance and Finance.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in building and maintaining effective relationships
• Comprehensive research, interpretation and critical analysis skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• The ability to work autonomously, make decisions and exercise judgement within a regulatory environment
• The ability to take responsibility for managing work projects and deliverables with a focus on quality and timeliness
• The ability to be responsive and adaptive to changing priorities in a dynamic environment
• The ability to conduct risk assessments to support assurance activities
• Sound judgment and critical thinking skills to analyse issues and provide suitable solutions.

Specific duties/responsibilities:

• Provide timely and quality customer service in a regulatory environment
• Assist in provision of logistical corporate support to internal and external stakeholders in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Prepare reports that incorporate a range of data sources to provide visibility to senior executives on a range of corporate matters
• Provide coordination for relevant committees, networks and stakeholder engagement
• Support relevant governance bodies as required through the provision of secretariat support
• Contribute to the preparation of correspondence, briefs, minutes and reports on emerging issues
• Engage in self-development by applying constructive feedback and committing to ongoing professional development
• Promote an inclusive and diverse workplace culture and ensure all staff are valued and recognised for their qualities, ideas and perspectives.

An understanding of the Pubic Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, Work, Health and Safety Act 2011 and Public Service Act 1999 are desirable for these opportunities.

Application Response:

To apply for these opportunities at NEMA please submit a one-page response of no more than 700 words outlining:

• How your skills, knowledge and experience are relevant to these opportunities

• Why you are interested in the opportunities
• Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate relevant skills and ability to achieve success in these opportunities.

How to apply:

As part of your application, you will need to provide:

• Your CV
• Your Applicant Response document
• Details of two referees
• Include your full name and the Requisition Number - 132049 in the footer of any documents being uploaded.

Eligibility and Specific Conditions of Employment

To be eligible to work with the NEMA you must:

• Be an Australian Citizen
• Fulfil the Agency’s minimum requirements by satisfactorily answering all screening questions during the application process
• Obtain and maintain the required AGSVA clearance
• Satisfy a probation period
• Undergo a health assessment (if applicable).
   

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Notes

Remuneration: The Agency offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

If you will not have access to your agency email during the process of this requisition, please advise the contact officer and provide alternate contact information.