Manager - Office of the ADG, Human Resources

at  Education

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

CAPABILITIES INCLUDE:

• Management skills and the abilities necessary to determine resource allocations, manage staff and resources, formulate policy initiatives and develop corporate strategies are usually required at this level.
• A knowledge of financial program management practices and the evaluation of the results of program activities against stated objectives are normally required at this level.
• A high level of discipline and knowledge including detailed knowledge of both government policies and procedures and their application in relation to office operations.
• Experience in overseeing the implementation of personnel management functions and to plan, develop and implement programmes associated with equal employment opportunity, occupational health and safety, and formulate policies and plans for staff and organisational development.
• Liaison and communication skills to enable the effective resolution of complex organisational issues, including the capacity and ability to negotiate or communicate on behalf of the office with clients or other interested groups, often to finality, may be required.

YOUR ROLE:

As Manager you will contribute to the leadership of the Office of the Assistant Directors-General and Chief HR Officer to ensure the quality and timeliness of information provided to the Deputy Director-General, Director-General and Minister’s Office including briefings, submissions andcorrespondence.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Undertake time critical special projects as directed by senior officers of the Office of the Assistant Directors-General and Chief HR Officer. You will be dealing with emergent and potentially contentious issues and facilitating the provision of concise and accurate information in situations requiring a rapid response.
• Providing specialist consultancy advice within or across Agencies, developing policy and interpreting, reviewing and implementing policy instructions, setting objectives in the work area, processing representations to the Minister, overseeing responses to Parliamentary Questions, preparation of reports to government, preparing ministerial briefing notes and correspondence, liaising with other government bodies and community organisations, including the provision of public information on programs, activities or services; and representing the department at meetings, conferences or seminars.
• Discipline, expertise and experience combining elements of planning, organising, directing and evaluating to determine goals and priorities within the framework of the corporate objectives of the office or of other agencies.
• Original thinking, creativity, the exercise of significant levels of independent judgement, and the exercise of delegated authority as required
  Management responsibilities are usually a significant function at this level, with management of a number of projects of significance within and outside the office being involved.