Corporate, and Strategic Communications and Engagement – Multiple roles

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• Candidate Information Kit (PDF - 299 KB)
• Candidate Information Kit (Word - 386 KB)

Download position descriptions

• Finance and Procurement Officer / Senior Finance and Procurement Officer (PDF - 122 KB)
• Finance and Procurement Officer / Senior Finance and Procurement Officer (Word - 236 KB)

• Human Resources Advisor / Senior Advisor and Payroll Advisor / Senior Payroll Advisor (PDF - 123 KB)
• Human Resources Advisor / Senior Advisor and Payroll Advisor / Senior Payroll Advisor (Word - 236 KB)

• System Administrator / Senior Digital Technologies Support Officer (PDF - 127 KB)
• System Administrator / Senior Digital Technologies Support Officer (Word - 233 KB)

• Communications Administration and Event Support Officer (PDF - 139 KB)
• Communications Administration and Event Support Officer (Word - 237 KB)

About us

The Productivity Commission (PC) is the Australian Government's independent research and advisory body on a range of economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of Australians.

Opportunities

The Corporate, and Strategic Communications and Engagement Groups are seeking professional, high performing and motivated individuals with skills and experience in a range of areas to support the work of the PC.

These roles deliver essential day-to-day operational services, as well as strategies and initiatives and are best suited to candidates who are customer focused and are good at managing multiple tasks.

Our Corporate group compromises multiple teams and individuals who support a range of functions including Human Resources, Digital Technologies, Finance, and Office Services.

The Strategic Communications and Engagement group provide support with external communications and publications, style guidelines, online events and presentations, creative content, and social media.

* Successful applicants may be appointed at either the APS Level 5 or 6 classification, depending on their skills, experience and qualifications.

** A merit pool of suitable candidates may be established and may be used to fill similar vacancies either on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis.

About the teams

Finance and Office Services

The Finance and Office Services team supports the achievement of the PC’s objectives by:

• providing timely and accurate financial and procurement information and advice which supports sound decision making and ensures the ongoing financial sustainability of the PC
• ensuring the PC complies with all relevant legislative and policy/procedural requirements including those relating to financial management, administration and reporting.

The Finance and Procurement Officers provide high-quality financial strategy, reporting and advice to internal and external stakeholders, including specialist advice and practical guidance on procurement and contract management matters.

Human Resources (HR)

The HR team supports the PC in maintaining an engaged, inclusive, and healthy workforce with the capabilities and capacity to achieve the PC’s goals – now and into the future.

The team’s responsibilities are broadly grouped in two functional streams of work:

• Workforce development and conditions – including pay and conditions (we manage our pay and conditions in house using Aurion), recruitment, learning and development, inclusion and diversity, and workforce strategy.
• Workplace relations and wellbeing – including performance management, employee relations, conduct and integrity, and work health and safety (WHS) and wellbeing.

Across this broad range of functions, HR team members work flexibly and collaboratively to provide timely, accurate advice and support – balancing operational priorities with longer-term strategic projects.

The HR Advisor / Senior Advisor and Payroll Advisor / Senior Advisor are experienced and highly capable Human Resources (HR) and/or Payroll practitioners, with strong communication and relationship management skills, an eye for detail, and a professional and flexible working style.

Digital Technologies (DT)

The DT team ensures that all aspects of DT can support the continuity of current business operations while delivering new capabilities to support evolving business needs. The team leads the innovative application of technology to meet the PC’s strategic objectives while keeping core systems and information available, accessible, and secure.

The System Administrators and Senior DT Support officers play a vital part in ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of our DT infrastructure. They manage and maintain the PC’s Windows and Microsoft 365 environment, along with critical systems like Cisco networking and virtual infrastructure, ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of our DT infrastructure.

These positions assist with DT requests, handle technical escalations and advise ICT management on issues and solutions, contribute to software packaging and backup processes, apply Essential 8 security practices to maintain a robust cybersecurity posture while also delivering first-level support services with a customer service focus.

Strategic Communications and Engagement (SCE)

The SCE Group is responsible for providing strategic direction and professional advice on a range of communication and engagement activities, including media liaison, communication strategies and campaigns, social media, advertising, speech writing, internal communication, engagement and event management, publications, graphic design and digital production.

This role requires an experienced administrative support officer with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail to provide high-quality project, event, and administrative support.

Be yourself at the Commission

We welcome and celebrate diversity, and value the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experience that each person brings to our workplace. Parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all cultures and faith are encouraged to apply.

What we offer

We have a supportive, respectful and engaging work environment underpinned by:

• a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and supporting staff wellbeing
• a flexible work environment that supports employees to balance work commitments with family, caring and other personal commitments
• a culture of conversation and real-time feedback, to support a team and individual performance
• a range of learning and development opportunities tailored to individuals’ needs at different points in their careers
• a safe working environment including reasonable adjustments to ensure staff have the support and tools they need to thrive at work.

The PC offers a competitive salary plus generous superannuation and leave provisions.

Position eligibility requirements

To be eligible for employment with the Productivity Commission, applicants must:

• hold an Australian Citizenship
• be willing to undergo a security and character clearance (which may include, but not limited to, completing an identity verification check, police check, and obtaining/maintaining an Australian Government security vetting clearance if required by the role)
• provide evidence of mandatory qualifications (if applicable).

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