First Assistant Secretary (Multiple) - Enterprise Technology Services and Digital Services

Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority; Australia; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority is creating leadership roles in its technology divisions. Successful candidates will have extensive ICT management experience and will lead teams responsible for digital services and technology infrastructure. This is an outstanding opportunity to reshape digital functions in a significant governmental department.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale ICT environments.
• Proven experience in contemporary technology delivery.
• Experience managing ICT/business risks in complex settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead ICT service management and operations.
• Deliver complex operational technology capabilities.
• Manage ICT infrastructure and support systems.
• Oversee delivery of digital platforms for government.

Skills

ICT project management

Digital transformation

Risk management

Collaboration

Job description

About the Department of Home Affairs

The Department of Home Affairs supports a prosperous, secure and united Australia through the management of a range of functions including responsibility for Australia’s migration and citizenship programs, cyber security policy, the protection of critical infrastructure, countering terrorism, and countering foreign interference and espionage. In addition, it is responsible for strengthening multiculturalism and democratic resilience, and facilitating legitimate trade and travel while maintaining the integrity of the Australian border.

Our Senior Executive Service

Our SES leaders are transparent, accountable, and highly-skilled communicators who contribute to and lead the strategic priorities and objectives of the organisation. We work as a team to solve some of the most challenging problems facing Australia. We deliver high quality impartial advice and work with domestic and international counterparts in federal, state and territory governments, and industry, to deliver for Australia and its national interests.

We are an organisation who puts our people at the centre of our thinking. We are driving an exciting transformation for our Department to support our people, and enable us to deliver on our vision that will build our nation and secure our future.

Our SES are role models of behaviours consistent with the APS Values and Code of Conduct, the Secretaries’ Charter of Leadership Behaviours (DRIVE) and our organisational values of excellence, integrity, openness and collaboration.

We want leaders who prioritise their people, who are resilient and collaborative, who can think creatively and deliver results in a large, complex and fast-paced environment. If that describes you, we would love to hear from you.

About theRoles

The Department is restructuring its digital and technology leadership team to optimise and maximise its technology resources and ensure the Department is set up to meets its future digital and data needs. The new structure will have three First Assistant Secretaries reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer:

• Strategy and Data Division -responsible for technology strategy, data, user research, planning, and investment
• Digital Services Division - responsible for the delivery and sustainment of digital platforms and products
• Enterprise Technology Services Division -responsible for ICT service management, technology infrastructure operations, cyber security operations, cyber advice, shared services for the Australian Secret Network and delivering complex operational technology capabilities for the Australian Border Force (ABF).

We are looking for dynamic and collaborative technology professionals for the Enterprise Technology Services Division and Digital Services Division roles. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a joint team to reshape the Department’s digital and data operating model in a unique and complex technology environment.

This process will also be used to create a merit pool for future vacancies.

Enterprise Technology Services Division

As First Assistant Secretary of Enterprise Technology Services Division, you will lead a large and diverse team responsible for ICT service management, technology infrastructure operations, cyber security operations, Cyber advice and delivering complex operational technology capabilities. You will also undertake the duties of a Chief Information Security Officer.

The Enterprise Technology Services Division is expected to comprise of around six branches. The work ranges from delivering and supporting ICT infrastructure and software services; enabling operational capability through the provision, supporting and sustaining technology to operational areas responsible for ABF frontline activities; the provision of 24/7 cyber operations and network operations oversight; incident, problem, change management; providing specific expertise in delivering ICT sourcing and procurement programs and projects and support and maintenance of the Department’s corporate, case management and service management systems.

Digital Services

As First Assistant Secretary of Digital Services Division, you will lead a large and diverse team responsible for the delivery and sustainment of digital platforms and products for the Department, including the ABF.

The Digital Delivery Division is expected to consist of five branches. The work ranges from oversight and governance of ICT programs that enable digital transformation within the Department; enabling the effective and efficient delivery of Visa and Citizenship programs; providing support and enhancements to more than 90 critical border management systems; working closely with policy and operational areas to expand and enhance business systems functionality and the sustainment of technology systems on behalf of other agencies.

The key duties of the position include:

See Candidate Information Pack via for specific duties of the advertised job roles.

Core Capabilities for our digital and technology leadership team

To be successful in these roles itis critical that you are a collaborative leader that can work as part of a joint team to deliver the Department’s digital and data functions. Applications are sought from applicants with:

• Demonstrated and proven experience working with large-scale ICT environments, including delivery of complex ICT projects and programs.
• Proven experience and understanding of contemporary technology delivery approaches.
• Demonstrated experience in managing ICT/business complex risks in a dynamic multi-faceted environment.
• Experience in contributing to and implementing strategic digital and data initiatives at an enterprise level.

General Responsibilities for all Department First Assistant Secretaries

• Promote APS and departmental values and behaviours
• Translate organisational vision and strategy into operational reality
• Demonstrate responsible stewardship through effective governance, reporting and resource management
• Lead change and engage staff through clear communications and proactive stakeholder engagement
• Motivate and manage team performance, including monitoring divisional performance and addressing potential barriers to success
• Build and sustain a high performance culture
• Lead with excellence and inspire, care for and invest in people
• Model integrity, openness and collaboration
• Deliver enduring, positive change to Australia’s Prosperity, Security and Unity

Eligibility

The successful candidate must:

• be an Australian Citizen.
• obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance at a minimum of Negative Vetting 2.
• obtain and maintain departmental Onboarding Checks.

Notes

This role has been assessed in accordance with the APSC Role Evaluation Framework. To perform the role effectively, an individual should demonstrate the capabilities, skills and knowledge, and adhere to all relevant aspects described by:

• Work Level Standards
• ILS - A guide to the Integrated Leadership System
• Home Affairs Professional Standards and Integrity Framework
• APS Legislative Requirements
• APS Values and Code of Conduct

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