AddressThe Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is an independent statutory authority. The AEC has a role 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.
The First Assistant Commissioner, Enterprise Strategy and Transformation (FAC, EST) will join a team of highly motivated and collaborative professionals that work in the Enterprise Transformation Group (ETG). The ETG is made up of two Divisions – the Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD) and Enterprise Strategy and Transformation Division (ESTD).
ETG is focused on providing high level advice and leadership in the design, development, and implementation of secure, contemporary IT services and solutions, and delivering a modernisation agenda that will see the AEC transition away from legacy election and roll management systems onto contemporary, citizen centric and secure solutions.
The FAC ESTD is responsible for supporting the agency’s transformation journey through robust program management and overseeing AEC enterprise capabilities including the data technology landscape, change management and portfolio management.
The ETG is committed to establishing and maintaining a high performing and positive workplace culture.
The AEC values respectful leadership. You will operate in a fast paced, dynamic environment, working closely with the Senior Responsible Officer, the Chief Information Officer and Assistant Commissioners (ACs) as part of the ETG senior leadership team to ensure the AEC’s strategic objectives are met.
About the role
The responsibilities of the First Assistant Commissioner, Enterprise Strategy and Transformation Division will include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Provide strategic leadership, advice and guidance across ESTD and the Indigo Program to ensure key activities and the services required by the agency and staff are delivered in the most effective, efficient and contemporary way.
- Perform the roles of Deputy Senior Responsible Officer for the Indigo Program and Deputy Chair of the Indigo Steering Committee.
- Provide high quality advice on business process transformation, portfolio and program management, change management, and assurance and governance to AEC Executive Leadership Team, Senior Responsible Officer and staff.
- Identify and manage relevant organisational and program risks and ensure governance frameworks and reporting systems are in place to deliver the Indigo Program and projects within budget and on-time.
- Lead the development and implementation of organisational strategies including the transformation strategy, data strategy and digital strategy.
- Oversee the vendor management capability, providing effective procurement, contract management and strategic vendor engagement support for the Indigo Program and other activities in ETG.
- Represent the AEC in meetings with other APS agencies, private sector stakeholders and at Parliamentary Committee hearings.
- Lead, manage and mentor all direct reports and a large contractor-based workforce, including those who perform specialist or legislated functions.
- Support the achievement of the AEC corporate outcomes and key objectives as outlined in the AEC Corporate Plan.
- Perform additional duties or assume responsibility for additional functions as directed by the Electoral Commissioner and the Executive Leadership team.
The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:
- Proven experience in strategic leadership and management of transformation programs.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain high performing teams, ensuring effective program delivery and assurance.
- Demonstrated sound judgement and curiosity to provide good advice and explore innovative solutions in delivering a large-scale transformation program.
- Demonstrated stakeholder management and client service skills, including experience in producing highly quality written materials and communicating with influence at all levels.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage uncertainty and constant change in the formulation, integration and implementation of transformation strategies and services.
- Demonstrated awareness and understanding of contemporary Commonwealth public sector policies and frameworks including the Resource Management Framework and the Federal Budget process.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of, or ability to quickly gain knowledge of, Australian electoral law and practice.
- Experience in major program transformation assurance and governance including the Department of Finance Gateway reviews.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this position, you must be an Australian citizen. Exemptions may apply in certain circumstances, such as if you are expecting to gain citizenship. In addition, there may be an exclusion period if you have received a redundancy benefit from a previous APS employer.
This position is a position of trust. The occupants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance to the level of Negative Vetting Level 1 or hold a current security clearance of appropriate level.
Those candidates that are shortlisted for an interview may be required to undertake a psychometric assessment as part of this process.
Any person who is, and is seen to be, active in political affairs may compromise the strict neutrality of the AEC and cannot be considered. Candidates will be required to provide assurances regarding potential conflicts of interest (political, financial and personal) and their personal financial affairs.
The AEC observes strict impartiality and independence in all electoral processes, and any person in this role must be, and be seen to be, neutral. Sensitivity to the needs of a diverse client base is essential.
How to apply
Your application, specifying which role you are applying for must be submitted online prior to the closing date.
Your application must contain the following documents:
- Based on the duties and responsibilities of the role, and the qualities of an ideal candidate, a two-page pitch outlining why you are the best person for this role
- Your resume, including the names and contact details of at least two referees, of no more than three pages.
For further details on this opportunity including a copy of the candidate pack, please contact Nicholas Chapman at ***************@aec.gov.au
