Expressions of Interest - Secretary - Department of Parliamentary Services

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  • Lead at the heart of Australia’s democracy
  • Manage Australia’s iconic Parliament House
  • Oversee the key services that enable Australia’s parliament
  • Total Remuneration of $490,370 per annum

The Parliamentary Service Commissioner is seeking expressions of interest from outstanding senior executives for the role of Secretary of the Department of Parliamentary Services.

Responsible for Australia’s iconic Parliament House, the Secretary leads more than 1200 staff who enable the work of Australia’s parliament by providing high quality services to parliamentarians and others working in the building, along with one million visitors each year.

As head of the Department, the Secretary is the Principal Adviser to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Department matters and its Accountable Authority under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.

This is a rewarding and challenging opportunity for a senior executive with strong delivery expertise and extensive experience in complex operational environments. Suitable candidates will be exemplary leaders, with outstanding stakeholder engagement capability and the capacity to partner across agencies to achieve outcomes. They will possess strong people and financial management skills as well as integrity, judgement, resilience and political acumen.

Experience working in a parliamentary service or with the Parliament is desirable but not essential. Candidates with prior experience leading large scale operations or corporate services will be highly regarded.

For all enquiries or to obtain a copy of the job information pack, please email  
seniorappointments@apsc.gov.au.

How to Apply

To express your interest in the position, please submit the following to seniorappointments@apsc.gov.au by 11.59pm on Sunday 2 February 2025:

  • A maximum three-page CV. This should include relevant qualifications and experience, and details of three professional referees who can speak to your delivery expertise, stakeholder engagement approach and leadership capability.
  • A 1000 word expression of interest articulating your understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing DPS and how your experience in relevant senior leadership roles will support you to deliver in the role.

Eligibility

To be eligible, candidates must:

  • be an Australian citizen;
  • be able to commence work in March 2025 or within a reasonable period.
  • be required to successfully attain and maintain a security clearance vetting process at Negative Vetting Level 2 at a minimum.
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