Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Australian Public Service Commission include:

• Our 2024-28 key activities and priorities build on our current Corporate Plan
• Promote and uphold the high standards of integrity and conduct within the APS
• Lead and support the development of quality APS workforce management policy
• Build APS capability and leadership for the future
• Foster an APS that engages and partners with people, communities and business
• Ensure trusted contemporary enabling capabilities for the APSC (internal activity)
• You can learn more about the APSC by visiting https://www.apsc.gov.au/about-us.
• The Australian Public Service Commission (the APSC) seeks to attract, develop and retain diverse, enthusiastic and high-performing employees. To help us in achieving this, we maintain a temporary employment register of interested applicants that the APSC can use to fill a variety of employment opportunities across various classifications and business areas. The positions may be full time, part time or casual depending on individual team needs.
• How does a temporary register work?
• The Commission's employment register is used to fill a variety of vacancies across the Commission.

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo a mandatory National Criminal History check (NCHC).
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo a mandatory National Criminal History check as part of the pre-employment eligibility checks.
• 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. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Work From Home;On Site;Flexible;Hybrid. Details: Some work from home will be considered in line with team arrangements.

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.