Job Opportunities in Australia

Employment Type: Ongoing
Classification: Parliamentary Executive Level 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm AEST, 27, September 2024
Contact: Simon O'Toole, 02 6277 8641, simon.o'toole@aph.gov.au

The Opportunity

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Executive Level 1 Assistant Director - Network Operations - Projects within Cyber Security Branch.


The Information Services Division (ISD) delivers ICT to the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) staff as well as all other users of the Parliamentary computing network and ICT facilities. Within ISD, the Network Operations team is responsible for a variety of services and ICT capabilities, including the physical network infrastructure such as the local and wide area networks, gateway, load balancing and wireless technologies.

The Assistant Director – Network Operations – Projects is responsible for coordination and stakeholder engagement on ICT network projects, as well as managing commercial aspects of the Network Security and Operations section. The role will also provide leadership and management of Network Operations team members in support of the successful delivery of network projects. The successful candidate will need to be able to work closely with internal stakeholders within Information Services Division (ISD) support teams, support vendors and various enabling service partners within the Department and have the ability to translate technical networking concepts into non-technical terms.

The role will plan and coordinate network project resourcing, engage with internal and external stakeholders on project requirements, produce reports for senior management to track project milestones and risks. The position will support the Director – Network Security and Operations in the commercial and contract management aspects of the section and ensure compliance with commonwealth procurement rules and the Public Governance, Performance and accountability (PGPA) Act. This will include tracking contract terms, approaching the market, managing contracts and purchases orders and vendor invoices.

Furthermore, the role will contribute to network capability life-cycle management and provide technical advice on the design, delivery, transition and maintenance of secure network infrastructure in support of the Department’s strategy and business outcomes.

Who we are looking for

As Assistant Director – Network Security and Operations, your key responsibilities will be:

• Network related project coordination, stakeholder engagement on project requirements and tracking progress milestones and risks.
  
• Support of networks such as physical network infrastructure including local and wide area networks, gateway, load balancing and wireless technologies.
  
• Ensuring projects are on budget whilst meeting desired business outcomes.
  
• Contract management, tracking contracts, engaging with vendors on performance and supporting the section in requests for quote and managing purchase orders and invoices.
  
• Capability lifecycle management of network-based technology from design, transition, operations to disposal.
  
• Developing and maintaining a system to tracking complex network technologies
  
• Experience in driving forward planning and architecture, evaluate new technologies to determine suitability to solving business needs, ensure appropriate policies and procedures are in place.
  
• Contributing to operations of network technologies, assuring system availability and uptime, accountable for continuous improvement and innovation to enhance the service delivery experience.

Job Specific Requirements:

• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (Confidential/Highly Protected/Secret) security clearance.
  
• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology/Project management or relevant IT/project management industry-based qualifications are desirable.
  
• 5 + years’ experience managing and supporting networks in an enterprise environment including but not limited to Gateway, LAN/WAN, Security, Load-Balancing and Wireless solutions.
  
• Understanding of current Networking technologies and ability to map to future/emerging technologies/industry trends and organisational outcomes..

At DPS, we acknowledge the value diversity brings. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Duty Statement

Classification: Parliamentary Executive Level 1
Branch: Cyber Security Branch
Section: Network Security & Operations
Immediate supervisor: Director, Network Security and Operations


Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Executive Level 1 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

As Assistant Director – Network Security and Operations, your key responsibilities will be:

1. Network related project coordination, stakeholder engagement on project requirements and tracking progress milestones and risks. Support to Parliamentary ICT networks such as physical network infrastructure including local and wide area networks, gateway, load balancing and wireless technologies. Ensuring projects are on budget whilst meeting desired business outcomes.


2. Contract management, tracking network security and operations related contracts, engaging with vendors on performance and supporting the section in requests for quote and managing purchase orders and invoices.

3. Capability lifecycle management of network-based technology from design, transition, operations to disposal. Developing and maintaining a system to tracking complex network technologies which provide the Department connectivity capabilities


4. Involved in driving forward planning and architecture, evaluate new technologies to determine suitability to solving business needs, ensure appropriate policies and procedures are in place.

5. Contribute to operations of network technologies, assuring system availability and uptime, accountable for continuous improvement and innovation to enhance the service delivery experience.



Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.

How to apply

Please upload a pitch (750 words maximum) describing how your skills and experience would contribute to the role and work of the department.

Your pitch is an opportunity to tell us why you want to work at DPS, why you are interested in the role and what you can offer in the role. Frame your pitch around the role description and relevant ILS Profile. Make sure to use relevant examples and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

Our purpose and values

We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.

Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia’s parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace.

Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building’s architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences – all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.

What we can offer

Join our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy:

• access to flexible work arrangements
• ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities
• a competitive remuneration package
• free secure underground parking
• free gym membership and access to recreational facilities
• on-site childcare, banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more.

Salary

An attractive salary, which could be negotiated with the successful candidate, is on offer.

Conditions of Employment

Employment opportunities at Department of Parliamentary Services are subject to a range of conditions prescribed in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 which include:

• Australian citizenship – to be eligible for employment with DPS, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.

• Security clearance and character clearance – the preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level specified, as well as complete and be deemed suitable through a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

• Health assessment – a pre-employment health assessment will be required where there are physical or medical requirements for the role.