APS4 Administrative Support Officer

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Permanent
  • AU$78906 - AU$83324 per annum + 15.4% Super
  • APS4 Ongoing Administrative Support Officer – Federal Government Statutory Agency
  • Great opportunity to support the Deputy CIO and CIO
  • Inner North Canberra location

About the Team and the role
The Information technology Services (ITS) Team is a diverse team that supports a wide range of business outcomes for the agency. The section is responsible for several IT Applications to support the Blood Sector, supporting the corporate ICT environment, agency records management and security. The ITS team is also undertaking a range of projects targeting the modernisation and upgrade of the agency’s corporate and business systems.

The ITS Admin Support Officer will perform a range of duties including mailbox management, vendor and stakeholder engagement, drafting communications including presentations and correspondence and providing secretariat duties for meetings.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals who enjoy working in a rapidly evolving and forward-thinking environment. Our ideal candidates will have strong administrative support skills, including attention to detail, excellent communication skills, good judgement, and the ability to manage competing tasks.

Successful candidates will have the capability to learn new roles, engage in ongoing learning, adapt to change and meet tight deadlines. The ability to communicate clearly, calmly and confidently with stakeholders, is necessary. Prior knowledge is not a pre-requisite, as full training in the national blood system and the APS environment is provided.

The responsibilities will include but not limited to:

  • Manage several email inboxes – triaging emails, drafting replies, responding to enquiries, filing emails according to record management guidelines
  • Build effective relationships and negotiate outcomes with internal and external stakeholders including business areas within the agency and external suppliers and vendors
  • Drafting written communications including presentations, correspondence, updates, factsheets, FAQs, etc as relevant to the work of the section
  • Providing secretariat services including, drafting of minutes, tracking action items and scheduling and coordinating meeting requirements
  • Support and assist with the development, implementation and review of standard operating procedures relevant to the tasks of the section

Selection Criteria
The suitability of applicants is considered based on the Australian Public Service Integrated Leadership System (ILS), their current and potential ability to perform the duties of a particular position at the level required, and their likely contribution to their work team and the agency as a whole.
In preparing your application, you are encouraged to consider the detailed guidance and capability descriptions of the ILS. Further information on how to write your response can be found at Cracking the Code (apsc.gov.au).

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

  • To be eligible for employment in this role, you must be an Australian citizen, have and hold, or be capable of acquiring and then retaining, an Australian Government security clearance at the Baseline level for the duration of the Contract term.

How to Apply:
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application to Connie at Talent International by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button. Alternatively, you can contact Connie on 02 6129 6318 or connie.tong@talentinternational.com for further information.

You Application will include:

  • A copy of your updated resume in WORD format
  • Your response against the selection criteria within 1000 words as follows:

1. Your suitability for appointment at the APS4 level based on the capabilities and performance behaviours for an APS4 officer described in the ILS.
2. Your capability to perform the duties of the position as described, based on your current knowledge, skills and experience and your potential to develop relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
3. Outline your potential to make a positive contribution to the immediate work team and the agency.

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EL1 Assistant Director, Compliance and Regulation

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Permanent
  • AU$115000 - AU$124500 per annum + 15.4% Super
  • EL1 Assistant Director – Cargo Profiling
  • Non-Ongoing contract – Initial 12-month contract plus possible extension
  • ACT and various agency locations available – A national virtual team

About the Team and the Role
The Cargo Profiling team is responsible for the delivery, management and evaluation of biosecurity and imported food risk profiles in the Integrated Cargo System (ICS). These profiles deliver risk from the ICS to the government agency’s systems for assessment, providing the link between import conditions and border intervention. The team provide technical, policy and operational support for the management, deployment and evaluation of cargo profiles for all profile owners.

As Assistant Director, Cargo Profiling, your duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Leading a team to develop, deploy and manage cargo profiles to give effect to the department’s risk and control settings
  • Providing technical support to stakeholders including policy areas on profiling, including driving innovative profiling solutions
  • Fostering a team culture of high performance, critical thinking and analysis
  • Leading the team to identify and deliver continuous improvement in practice and process, developing capabilities/enhancements as necessary
  • Providing robust reporting to support informed decision making by profile owners and executive, and contribute to branch and divisional reporting requirements
  • Managing and delivering projects and work activities in accordance with the section and branch plans, or as tasked
  • Supporting the design, development and implementation of policy and program initiatives that align with the department’s strategic objectives
  • Liaising and effectively engaging with and providing accurate and timely advice to internal and external stakeholders
  • Contributing to the identification and design of it system enhancements, including opportunities for the automation and improvement of workflows.

Skills and Experience

  • Demonstrated leadership in the development, deployment, and management of risk profiles, preferably within a regulatory or compliance context in the government sector.
  • Extensive experience in project management, ensuring the delivery of projects and work activities in alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, providing precise and timely advice to both internal and external stakeholders.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

  • To be eligible for employment in this role, you must be an Australian citizen, have and hold, or be capable of acquiring and then retaining, an Australian Government security clearance at the Baseline level for the duration of the Contract term.

How to Apply:
To apply for this opportunity, please send your application to Connie at connie.tong@talentinternational.com. Your application should include a current CV, a statement of capability of up to 500 words, and contact details for two referees. The referees will only be contacted if you progress past the interview stage.

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ICT Business Analyst

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • AU$100 - AU$115 per hour
  • Seeking Technical Business Analysts
  • 6 months + 4 x 6 months
  • Canberra location only
  • Must hold minimum Baseline clearance

Our Client

Our client is national public organisation with responsibility for providing technical advice to the Australian Government on all aspects of geoscience. In partnership with Government, industry, academia and research organisations, the agency provides specialist expertise, information and data on Australia’s geographic and geological services, with the aim of building resource wealth, ensuring safety of communities from natural hazards, securing and sustaining water resources and understanding natural processes and activities to inform decision-making.

The Role

This opportunity seeks an experienced technical Business Analyst to support the uplift of the agency’s product development and workflow capability. Working as part of a research and product development business area, the successful candidate will support their aim to document all product and service workflows and establish a baseline for ongoing maintenance and management and from which responsibilities are established.

The Business Analyst will:

  • Document current procedures at various levels of maturity for generating the whole suite of products
  • Review and document current state computing platforms, environments and tools used across the business area’s super and cloud computing environments
  • Identify gaps and develop policies and procedures

Skills and Experience

  • Proven relevant experience in delivering high quality technical documentation
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver within timeframes and to a high standard
  • Ability to achieve objectives and deliver intended results, build capability and manage change
  • Skills and/or familiarity with markdown language and Git

It is a requirement of this position that the successful candidate must hold an Australian Government security clearance at the Baseline level.

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APS4/5 Ministerial and Parliamentary Officer

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • AU$43.82 - AU$55.24 per hour + 11.5% Super
  • APS4/5 Ministerial and Parliamentary Officer role within Federal Government Agency
  • Contract Term: 12 Months plus possible extension
  • Hybrid working option (Maximum 2 days working from home)

Our client is seeking for two APS4 and APS5 Ministerial and Parliamentary Officers to join the Parliamentary and Ministerial Branch.

About the Role:
The Parliamentary Team is responsible for Senate Estimates and parliamentary committee inquiry hearings and administering the NDIA’s instance of the Parliamentary Document Management System (PDMS).

The Ministerial Team is responsible for Question Time Briefs (QTBs), Ministerial Correspondence, Ministerial Submissions and constituent queries.

The APS5 Ministerial and Parliamentary Officer will be responsible for ensuring that ministerial documents prepared by the NDIA are fit-for-purpose, meet the content requirements of the task and are aligned with ministerial style and preferences.

The role will have a considerable level of contact with internal and external stakeholders and will be required to communicate with and provide advice on a range of matters to resolve moderately complex to complex enquiries

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Proofing and editing ministerial correspondence, submissions and briefs prior to ministerial consideration to ensure they meet ministerial requirements for style, preferences and content.
  • Monitoring, collating, reporting and communicating feedback from the quality assurance process to NDIA drafting and clearing officers to build the NDIA’s ministerial writing capability.
  • Coordinating Community of Practices to build capability and internal stakeholder confidence with ministerial and parliamentary practices.
  • Coordinating and drafting input from across the NDIA to develop reports and input to portfolio responses.
  • Coordinating, drafting and quality checking Briefs, Ministerial Correspondence, Questions on Notice and Senate Briefs using the Parliamentary Document Management System (PDMS).
  • Contributing to the branch’s corporate work program, reporting requirements and assist deliver branch governance obligations.

The APS4 Parliamentary and Ministerial Support Officer will have a considerable level of contact with internal and external stakeholders and will be required to communicate with and provide advice on a range of matters to resolve moderately complex enquiries.

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Assisting with the coordination of parliamentary processes including NDIA appearances at senate estimates, committee hearings and Questions on Notice.
  • Managing a shared mailbox including allocating tasks.
  • Coordinating and tracking Questions on Notice and senate briefs using Parliamentary Document Management System (PDMS).
  • Coordinating, drafting and quality checking Briefs, Ministerial Correspondence, Questions on Notice and Senate Briefs using the Parliamentary Document Management System (PDMS).
  • Contributing to the branch’s corporate work program, reporting requirements and assist deliver branch governance obligations.

Skills and Experience

  • High-level organisational and planning skills and attention to detail with demonstrated experience managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines within short timeframes and working independently and as a member of a team in a high-pressure environment.
  • Possess the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of ICT systems and familiarise yourself with new concepts and technologies to deliver high level support.
  • Demonstrated experience in effective people skills and the ability to engage authentically with stakeholders.
  • Strong expertise in using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Project and Outlook and Parliamentary Document Management System.
  • Baseline security clearance would be desirable. Similarly, Worker Screening Check is not required but could be beneficial if they have a Working with Vulnerable People registration.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

  • The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, Worker Screening check and/or Working with Children Check (where required) and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.

How to Apply:
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UX Designer

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • 12 months plus 3 X12 months extension
  • Job Location-Canberra
  • Candidate Must be Australian Citizen

Our client

Our client is a statutory authority charged with the management of an impartial and independent electoral system in Australia. In addition to conducting federal elections, by elections and referendums, the agency is responsible for the management of electoral rolls, delivery of polling services, registration of political parties and education and public awareness initiatives.

The Role

This opportunity seeks a solution-focused User Experience (UX) Designer to design intuitive user interfaces and bring them to fruition. Working in close collaboration with technical and business areas, the successful candidate will support an Agile team to solve complex user and business problems.

The UX Designer will:

  • Lead UX design activities
  • Facilitate co-design workshops and interviews with system owners, business area and end-users
  • Create user interface designs and interactive prototypes
  • Develop wireframes and functional specifications
  • Document user research findings and present concepts
  • Promote a user-centric point of view
  • Build on the agency’s existing design system

Skills and Experience

  • Significant proven experience in UX/UI design
  • Proven experience running user/usability testing
  • Strong conceptual and information design skills
  • Strong experience with Figma, Miro and Adobe CC
  • Understanding of the digital landscape, technologies, trends and tools
  • High level communication skills and ability to work as part of a delivery team

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Agile Coach

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

Our Client

This agency is responsible for the collection and analysis of essential information for the purpose of providing the Australian Government with data to inform policy on a range of matters, including health, crime, demography, education, environment, research, innovation and more. They are the official source of independent and reliable information that tells the real story of Australia.

The Role

Our client seeks the services of an Agile Coach, with a proven track record of delivery, to provide considerable Agile and SaFE expertise to the implementation of a key program of work that aims to replace the agency’s legacy IT systems.

The Agile Coach will be responsible for:

  • Promoting the adoption of Agile best practices and continuous improvement
  • Knowledge sharing and upskilling of teams
  • Participation in increment planning activities
  • Assisting Product Owners and Scrum Masters to maintain product backlogs to ensure delivery
  • Advising Scrum Masters and teams to remove impediments and obstacles to progress
  • Reviewing the program management tool for compliance and reportings

Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience as a Agile Coach
  • Strong understanding of Agile principles and frameworks
  • Awareness of organisational change management methodologies and approaches
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint and Agile project delivery software (JIRA)
  • Relevant certifications in Agile(SAFE), project and program management

It is a requirement of this position that the successful candidate must hold an Australian Government security clearance at the Baseline level.

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APS4/5 Ministerial and Parliamentary Officer

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • AU$43.82 - AU$55.24 per hour + 11.5% Super
  • APS4/5 Ministerial and Parliamentary Officer role within Federal Government Agency
  • Contract Term: 12 Months plus possible extension
  • Hybrid working option (Maximum 2 days working from home)

Our client is seeking for two APS4 and APS5 Ministerial and Parliamentary Officers to join the Parliamentary and Ministerial Branch.

About the Role:
The Parliamentary Team is responsible for Senate Estimates and parliamentary committee inquiry hearings and administering the NDIA’s instance of the Parliamentary Document Management System (PDMS).

The Ministerial Team is responsible for Question Time Briefs (QTBs), Ministerial Correspondence, Ministerial Submissions and constituent queries.

The APS5 Ministerial and Parliamentary Officer will be responsible for ensuring that ministerial documents prepared by the NDIA are fit-for-purpose, meet the content requirements of the task and are aligned with ministerial style and preferences.

The role will have a considerable level of contact with internal and external stakeholders and will be required to communicate with and provide advice on a range of matters to resolve moderately complex to complex enquiries

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Proofing and editing ministerial correspondence, submissions and briefs prior to ministerial consideration to ensure they meet ministerial requirements for style, preferences and content.
  • Monitoring, collating, reporting and communicating feedback from the quality assurance process to NDIA drafting and clearing officers to build the NDIA’s ministerial writing capability.
  • Coordinating Community of Practices to build capability and internal stakeholder confidence with ministerial and parliamentary practices.
  • Coordinating and drafting input from across the NDIA to develop reports and input to portfolio responses.
  • Coordinating, drafting and quality checking Briefs, Ministerial Correspondence, Questions on Notice and Senate Briefs using the Parliamentary Document Management System (PDMS).
  • Contributing to the branch’s corporate work program, reporting requirements and assist deliver branch governance obligations.

The APS4 Parliamentary and Ministerial Support Officer will have a considerable level of contact with internal and external stakeholders and will be required to communicate with and provide advice on a range of matters to resolve moderately complex enquiries.

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Assisting with the coordination of parliamentary processes including NDIA appearances at senate estimates, committee hearings and Questions on Notice.
  • Managing a shared mailbox including allocating tasks.
  • Coordinating and tracking Questions on Notice and senate briefs using Parliamentary Document Management System (PDMS).
  • Coordinating, drafting and quality checking Briefs, Ministerial Correspondence, Questions on Notice and Senate Briefs using the Parliamentary Document Management System (PDMS).
  • Contributing to the branch’s corporate work program, reporting requirements and assist deliver branch governance obligations.

Skills and Experience

  • High-level organisational and planning skills and attention to detail with demonstrated experience managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines within short timeframes and working independently and as a member of a team in a high-pressure environment.
  • Possess the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of ICT systems and familiarise yourself with new concepts and technologies to deliver high level support.
  • Demonstrated experience in effective people skills and the ability to engage authentically with stakeholders.
  • Strong expertise in using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Project and Outlook and Parliamentary Document Management System.
  • Baseline security clearance would be desirable. Similarly, Worker Screening Check is not required but could be beneficial if they have a Working with Vulnerable People registration.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

  • The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, Worker Screening check and/or Working with Children Check (where required) and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.

How to Apply:
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Manual Testers

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Up to AU$0.00 per annum

About the Client

This government agency strives to encourage sustainable growth and protection of Australian industries including the delivery of a national innovation system to drive knowledge creation, international competitiveness and greater productivity. This department is committed to developing policies and delivering programs, in partnership with stakeholders, to provide lasting economic benefits based on principles of social justice and equity for all Australians.

About The Role

Location: ACT (Partial remote working arrangements can be acceptable)

Our Manual Tester will actively be involved in the design, develop, and execute manual scripts for a range of applications, including websites and web apps. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in functional, integration, and regression testing, along with hands-on experience with DevOps/TFS for test planning and defect management.

They will be adept at producing high-quality reports, developing test plans for custom applications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, agile environment. Knowledge of cloud-based systems, particularly Microsoft Azure and Office 365, and familiarity with WCAG conformance is essential.

It is a requirement of this position that the successful candidate must be an Australian Citizen and either hold or be eligible to obtain a security clearance at the Baseline level.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Design, develop, and run manual scripts for testing a variety of application products including websites, web apps and services
  • Design, implement, and execute regression and functional tests for target applications
  • Effective collaboration with a cross-functional team working with an agile structure – including a product owner, scrum master, business analysts, UI developers, architect & testers to produce a solution in accordance with user and stakeholder requirements and broader divisional objectives
  • Experience with DevOps/TFS for test planning and defect management.
  • Hands on experience with functional testing, Integration testing and regression testing.

Skills and Experience:

  • Understanding and experience working with cloud-based systems such as Microsoft Azure, Office 365 and Azure DevOps, including TFVC and Git repositories Solid understanding of testing principles and techniques, with well-developed software testing skills and demonstrated experience in application/system tester roles. Expertise in developing test artefacts, including writing, reviewing, and executing complex test plans and cases and developing test strategies
  • A thorough knowledge or understanding in testing digital solutions for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) conformance. Current accessibility training is highly desirable.
  • Experience developing test plans/cases for custom applications, including the Azure and Microsoft suite of products and services. Experience tracking and managing test plans and test case through Azure DevOps

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EL1 Security Training Specialist

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • EL1 Security Training Specialist – Federal government agency
  • Contract duration: Initial 12-month contract + up to 2 x 12 months extension options
  • NV1 Security Clearance is required prior to commencement

Our client is seeking 2 x Security Training Specialists to design, develop and deliver security training.

About the role
The Diplomatic Security Division (DSD) plays a key role in the provision of security advice and support, both domestically and overseas, for the department. A core responsibility of the department is the security and safety of Australian Government personnel and their dependents overseas, the security of its diplomatic and consular posts and the safeguarding of Government information commensurate with an environment of increasing security risk.

In this role, responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Deliver presentations and facilitate training to the agency staff and external agencies.
  • Develop innovative, relevant, diversity enabled and culturally sensitive learning solutions for the agency officers. They may also be required to design and develop associated training, support, and instructional material for training participants.
  • The training modalities that they will design and deliver should consider face to face; virtual, eLearning or blended learning options, as required and practical.
  • Undertake continual analysis and review of PTS’ training curricula to ensure training aligns with the agency and DSD’s objectives.
  • Develop ‘training strategies’ and produce ‘training outcome’ briefs and other high-level briefs as required, for the Executive.
  • Identify security training and capability gaps and (where possible) determine strategies to reduce these through a process of continual monitoring and refining of the agency’s training to build and enhance security capability.
  • Oversee the scheduling of security training and prioritise enrolment of course participants.
  • Interpret, apply and enact security policy and procedures and educate others on these aspects.
  • Draw on a broad cross-section of information, review and modify security training content to ensure it addresses emerging security risks, remains current with the agency Security Framework, uses adult learning principles, and considers and applies to our diverse staffing profile.
  • As directed, liaise and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stake holders (across the agency and other government agencies) to understand and refine security training needs for the agency.
  • Manage administrative support tasks relating to Lumi, training attendance and other training administrative duties.
  • Assist with the development and management of the Diplomatic Security Officer Development Program (RSO focused training program and continuum).
  • Deliver innovative approaches to building capability across the network and ensuring the network can meet the demands on it into the future.
  • Prepare briefing material and policy guidance to inform and guide the department and its people.
  • Perform other ad-hoc duties as directed by Director or Assistant Director, PTC

Skills and Experience

  • Qualification and/or demonstrated experience in training and assessment.
  • Previous experience in Protective Security would be desirable.
  • Experience or knowledge of the overseas security environment is desirable.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

  • To be eligible for employment in this role, you must be an Australian citizen, have and hold, or be capable of acquiring and then retaining, an Australian Government security clearance at the NV1 level for the duration of the Contract term.

How to Apply:
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APS5/6 Events Officer

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • AU$55.24 - AU$60.26 per hour + 11.5% Super
  • APS5/6 Events Officer (2 roles)
  • Contract Term: 12 Months plus possible extension.
  • Hourly Rate: $55.24 – $60.26 per hour + 11.5% Super

About the Role:
The Events team at the NDIA encompasses four key functions that cover event management and support, third-party events and expos and executive and ministerial event support. This service offer enables the NDIA to deliver impactful and successful events while fostering internal and external connections and advancing the interests of the Agency.

As the Event Officer, you will be at the forefront of event planning and organisation, playing a crucial role in shaping NDIA’s presence in industry summits, conferences, workshops, seminars, and forums. With a focus on delivering exceptional experiences, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align event objectives with the Agency’s goals, ensuring that each event serves as a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and engagement.

Key Duties:
Accessibility: Advocate for, and enact, best practice accessibility at the events we attend to ensure all attendees have equal participation. Arrange interpreters and accessibility supports as required if they are not provided by the host already.

Event coordination and management: Depending on the format, the Senior Event Officer takes charge of planning and organising events, including summits, conferences, workshops, seminars, and forums. This involves identifying event objectives, creating timelines, and coordinating logistics such as venues, catering, and audio-visual requirements. The role also assists, where required, external event hosts to arrange event logistics and provide all the information required for Agency representatives at the event. Research and summarise the background of each event and provide information outlining benefits to the agency in attending, along with identifying any risks. Create event briefing packs, run pre-briefing, and post event meetings. Ensure correct set up for the exhibition and support with collating and ordering branded merchandise and collateral. Manage Agency registrations and be the contact for communication with the event host. Management of virtual events and digital components of hybrid events.

Stakeholder Engagement: The Senior Events Officer works closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand their event requirements and align event objectives with organisational goals. They collaborate with different teams, including communication, marketing, and policy, to ensure events effectively engage relevant stakeholders.

Project Management: Managing events involves overseeing multiple aspects simultaneously. The Senior Event Officer is responsible for developing project plans, monitoring progress, and coordinating with cross-functional team to ensure smooth execution.

Budget and Financial Management: The Senior Event Officer is accountable for monitoring event budgets, tracking expenditure, and ensuring financial resources are allocated appropriately. They work with allocated budgets and seek opportunities for cost savings without compromising the quality of events.

Achieve brand excellence: Brand consistency and engagement to be achieved through:
Best practice guidelines for printed/online event materials including logo usages, brochures, adverts, and bios. For large expos and conferences of broad interest to the public we will liaise with the social media team to promote the event. One big difference to lots of lives.

Venue briefing: Liaise with venues on event logistics and provide detailed calendar invites with all the information you need for the event. Provide bump-in and bump-out support where available. Venue briefings, including transport advice. OHS (Occupational Health & Safety) assessments. Insurance certificates.

Supplier and Vendor Management: Collaborating with external suppliers and vendors is crucial for event success. The Senior Event Officer engages with event service providers, negotiates contracts, and manages relationships to secure necessary resources and services. Coordinate the use of external suppliers to hire, store, transport expo furniture and materials.

Risk Management: Assessing and mitigating risk associated with events is a key responsibility. The Senior Event Officer identifies potential risks, develops contingency plans, and ensures compliance with relevant policies, regulations and health and safety standards.

Evaluation and Reporting: Post-event the Senior Events Officer evaluates their success, gathers feedback from attendees, and prepares comprehensive reports. They analyse data, identify areas and improvement, and provide recommendations for future events.

Skills and Experience
Key skills required for role/s:

  • Positive contemporary attitudes to people with disability, high level understanding and knowledge of disability, and its impact on individuals.
  • Relevant experience in event management, preferably in a large organisation setting.
  • Proficiency in using MS Teams in a hybrid event environment.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and work under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and suppliers.
  • Budget management experience.
  • Proficiency in risk assessment and management, ensuring events comply with relevant regulations and policies.
  • Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
  • Attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain networks.
  • Able to negotiate effectively by listening differing ideas and views to develop a clear understanding of the issues, and to present persuasive counterarguments.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, Worker Screening check and/or Working with Children Check (where required) and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.

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APS4 Talent Administrator

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • AU$49 - AU$54 per hour + 11.5% Super
  • APS4 Talent Administrator – Federal Government Agency
  • Initial contract to 30 June 2025 plus up to 2 x 12 months extension options
  • $49.00 – $54.00 per hour + Super

About the role
The Talent Administrator works within the Talent Strategy and Workforce Management Team, alongside the Talent Lead to assist in the successful delivery of talent acquisition support undertaken by the Enterprise Transformation Group. The Talent Administrator reports to and assists the Talent Lead.

The duties of the role will include, but are not limited to:

  • Draft procedural, governance and procurement documentation (with minimal direction);
  • Support tender evaluation processes and manage procurement schedules;
  • Perform contract management duties including administrative tasks such as invoicing and scheduling vendor management meetings;
  • Monitor compliance and produce procurement reports as required;
  • Perform quality assurance on procedural, governance and procurement documentation;
  • Perform administrative activities over the procurement lifecycle;
  • Coordinate and administer procurement related correspondence;
  • Develop and administer procurement and contract management risk assessments;
  • Provide advice and guidance on procurement and contract management to internal stakeholders;
  • Communicate using professional judgement, evaluating risks in the context of a complex and changing environment; and
  • Additional duties as directed by the Director or Procurement Lead.
  • Engage proactively in discussions with procurement teams and existing Cloud service providers to understand pricing models and identifying opportunities for refinement of services.
  • Work within the Cloud Governance project team, executives and colleagues to influence strategic decision makers whilst delivering practical solutions.

Skills and Experience
Essential criteria

  • Maintain relevant databases, spreadsheets and activity tracking documentation and collate information for reporting responsibilities
  • Work closely with Procurement colleagues to ensure a streamlined and efficient management of candidate engagement activities
  • Develop and maintain key internal and external relationships, including liaising with stakeholders regarding on boarding and off boarding requirements
  • Contribute to the development of process flows and process improvement initiatives
  • Provide efficient administrative support to Program recruitment activities including the set-up of interviews, preparation of recruitment documentation and related tasks
  • Liaise with the talent manager to facilitate room booking rooms, preparing interview schedules, and issuing supporting paperwork and documentation
  • Notifying unsuccessful candidates by e-mail at the conclusion of each campaign, dealing with requests for interview feedback and providing administrative support to ensure the successful conclusion of recruitment campaigns
  • Contribute to decision-making using good judgement, expertise, and knowledge, governed by legislation, regulations, best practice principles or relevant operating instructions and procedures
  • Perform additional duties or assume responsibility of functions as directed from time to time

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

  • To be eligible for employment in this role, you must be able to provide evidence of Australian citizen, be able to obtain a satisfactory National Police Check, and hold, or have the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.

How to Apply:
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application to Connie at Talent International by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button. Alternatively, you can contact Connie on 02 6129 6318 for further information.

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ServiceNow Roles

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

Our Client

Our client is a global consultancy with a primary purpose to delivery on the promise of technology ingenuity. With leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, the organisation offers strategy, consulting, technology, and operations services across more than 40 industries, in more than 120 countries.

This Opportunity

Our client is looking to expand their established, large-scale ServiceNow practice through the engagement multiple ServiceNow specialists, with technical expertise in architecture and development, project delivery and systems integration.

Permanent opportunities are available for candidates in the following ServiceNow disciplines:

  • ServiceNow Technical Leads
  • ServiceNow Development Consultants
  • ServiceNow Operations Leads
  • ServiceNow Development Analysts
  • ServiceNow Integration Specialists
  • ServiceNow Integration Experts

The engaged resources will provide essential expertise to the design, development, and implementation of ServiceNow solutions, working in close collaboration with their Federal Government clients.

Skills and Experience

Broadly, the ideal candidates will possess:

  • Significant technical experience in ServiceNow development and integration
  • Experience architecting ServiceNow solutions
  • Proven experience with ServiceNow IntegrationHub, APIs, REST/SOAP web services and other integration tools
  • Strong experience in design, deployment, and operation of ServiceNow in an enterprise-scale, multi-vendor environment
  • Understanding of IT infrastructure operations and service delivery
  • Understanding of ITSM processes in relation to ServiceNow

Desirable qualifications include:

  • Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)
  • ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD)
  • ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist – ITSM (CIS-ITSM)

It is essential that candidates possess a current Australian Government security clearance.

Applications

To apply for this opportunity, please click ‘APPLY.’ For further information, please contact Vamshi Krishna on Vamshi.Krishna@talentinternational.com/0470260909

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