Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority include:

• We successfully deliver our objectives by creating a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision and use of parliamentary work resources. Our approach is to guide Parliamentarians and their staff with the development of tailored education, advice, reporting to assist with compliance and enforcement as appropriate.
• providing advice to parliamentarians and their staff employed under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 (MOP(S) Act) on travel expenses and allowances
• monitoring parliamentarians and MOP(S) Act employees regarding travel expenses, allowances, and related expenses
• administering travel expenses, allowances, and related expenses, including processing of these claims
• educating parliamentarians and their staff and raising awareness of the Parliamentary Business Resources framework
• publicly reporting on work expenses under the Parliamentary Business Resources framework
• assuring and auditing the use of travel resources
• advising, educating and raising awareness about the Parliamentary Business Resources framework and the principles to consider when making decisions about the use of taxpayer money, and
• assure the Australian public about the efficient, effective, economical and ethical use of taxpayer money.
• We are a cohesive and flexible agency that embraces the Australian Public Service (APS) philosophy of one APS career, thousands of opportunities. At IPEA, we value diversity, inclusion, and flexibility, and we draw on our team’s diverse skills, perspectives, and backgrounds to achieve our goals.

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.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Hybrid. Details: Working from home arrangements are available.

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.