AddressThe Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) is an executive agency of the Attorney General’s Department and is responsible for managing the application of bankruptcy and personal property securities laws through the delivery of high-quality personal insolvency and trustee, regulation, enforcement, and personal property securities services. With professionals based in offices across Australia, extensive local and international networks, and an unwavering commitment to action, AFSA serves as Australia’s custodian for financial stability.
AFSA is comprised of two groups: Regulatory Operations, which is tasked with the execution of AFSA’s Regulatory Framework, and Enabling Services, which align support services with the agency’s core regulatory functions.
The Strategy & Government division sits within the Enabling Services Group and manages the enterprise strategy and supporting frameworks, drives the organisations risk management framework and assurance activities that support AFSA’s compliance, oversees the ministerial and government engagement functions, and engages across the agency to support policy position development. The division also oversees the agency’s communication and stakeholder engagement activities.
The Strategy & Government Division’s responsibilities include:
- Developing and setting the Enterprise Strategy and associated planning for AFSA, drawing insights from various sources to provide advice for effective decision-making, and delivering activities that support the business that drives outcomes aligned to the strategy.
- Leading and directing risk, governance, and government and ministerial engagement services that further the agency’s strategic agenda, while complying with the legislative and regulatory requirements.
About the role
The National Manager, Strategy & Government provides executive leadership for a substantial and diverse portfolio which sets the strategic direction for the agency. This role involves developing and implementing the stakeholder engagement plan, including co-ordinating with central agencies and Ministers to further the agency’s agenda. The National Manager ensures high-quality, timely government engagement and advice and oversees effective governance and risk management practices. They act as a primary point of contact for government and other Commonwealth agencies.
As a member of AFSA Executive Leadership Team, the National Manager, Strategy & Government will play a pivotal role in setting and implementing the strategic direction of AFSA, while overseeing government relations and policy development. This role requires strong attention to detail, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills along with a keen understanding of governance and risk management practices.
The National Manager, Strategy & Government will also be comfortable leading and managing teams to develop, deliver, implement, and evaluate a range of high-profile projects and policy initiatives. This role will contribute to addressing AFSA’s critical issues and strategic planning, while supporting the Chief Executive and senior leadership to deliver government and organisational priorities.
Key accountabilities
- Collaborate with AFSA Executive Leadership Team to articulate AFSA’s overarching value proposition and strategic direction.
- Oversee the development, implementation and continuous assessment of strategies, programs, and priorities to ensure they align with AFSA’s strategic direction.
- Provide visionary guidance, considering external and internal factors influencing AFSA’s role in government and the financial system.
- Identify key user segments and devise strategies to support compliance outcomes, with particular attention to vulnerable users and those misusing insolvency and personal property securities systems.
- Strengthen strategic partnerships and consultative relationships with industry and community stakeholders.
- Oversee AFSA’s website, media interactions and engagements, including responding to and facilitating media enquiries, creating, and distributing internal and external communications and media monitoring.
- Take the lead on maintaining the agency’s governance framework, corporate compliance, and ethical standards.
- Oversee the implementation and evaluation of AFSA’s risk management framework and compliance systems.
- Establish professional networks and relationships to develop agency relevance, share ideas and learnings, and collaborate on common responses to emerging and/or developing issues.
- Establish, lead, and manage a diverse and geographically dispersed division. Lead the division through the agency’s transformation and drive a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
Key Challenges
- Anticipating, responding and mitigating issues that are likely to impede effective implementation of strategy and government policy.
- Developing innovative initiatives to address new and emerging issues in a complex and dynamic environment where competing or conflicting interests and positions across the key stakeholder group require continual monitoring, analysis, and response.
Skills and capabilities
Focuses strategically
Understands the agency’s direction and role in government and society including the whole of government agenda. Considers multiple perspectives when assessing the ramifications of issues.
Harnesses information and opportunities
Draws on information and alternative viewpoints, and monitors information to understand new issues of importance to the government. Monitors change in the environment. Seizes opportunities and adjusts approach to respond to threats.
Steers and implements change and deals with uncertainty
A planned approach to managing programs. Defines high-level objectives and translates these into implementation strategies. Operates effectively in an environment of change and uncertainty and maintains flexibility.
Engages with risk and shows personal courage
Provides impartial and forthright advice. Is prepared to make tough corporate decisions to achieve desired outcomes. Challenges and encourages debate on difficult or controversial issues.
Ensures closure and delivers on intended results
Drives a culture of achievement. Ensures ideas and intended actions become reality and that planned projects result in expected outcomes. Strives for quality and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
Decision-making
The role requires a high level of autonomy, including making decisions about work priorities and workload management. It is required to supervise and develop themselves and staff within their management line. The role is also accountable for the quality, integrity, and accuracy of the advice and information provided.
Qualifications
A tertiary or post-graduate qualification relevant to the disciplines of public policy, business administration or governance is essential.
For further information, please review the attached position description available on our website.
Why AFSA?
We have an important role to play in the Australian economy, improving access to credit and increasing financial stability, and contributing to economic and social outcomes. You will deliver a program of work that has impact across government, industry, and the Australian community.
You will enjoy excellent conditions including generous superannuation (15.4%), a modern work environment, and flexibility to balance work and personal life
We are a workplace committed to providing an environment that values diversity and supports staff to reach their full potential.
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, peoples from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
Eligibility
Please note that this opportunity is open only to Australian Citizens.
The successful applicant must have, or be willing to, undergo a security clearance to the level of Negative Vetting 1 as a condition of employment.
To satisfy character requirements all AFSA employees must undergo a police records check.
Where a person has received a redundancy benefit from APS agency employment and their corresponding redundancy benefit period has not expired, they may be ineligible for employment.
How to apply?
Applications close: Monday 22 July 2024 11:59PM AEST.
Prior to applying, please obtain an applicant pack by emailing *****@amandaorourke.com.au quoting Ref. No. 1141 in the subject line.
If further information is required after reviewing the documentation, please contact Amanda O’Rourke on 0452 199 ***.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job.
For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability
