APS 6 Project Manager
Australian Secret Intelligence Service
Posted 1 day ago
Role: Project Manager (L6)
Are you an organised person who enjoys managing competing tasks and priorities? Would you like to develop your project management skills and broaden your experience within an exciting and dynamic organisation? ASIS is looking for self-motivated Level 6 officers to join its Project Management team.
You will be part of a team responsible for the management of complex Information and Communications Technology (ICT) projects. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of areas including technology infrastructure, operational technology and data related programs of work. You will use your excellent organisational skills to manage multiple projects and take responsibility for the day-to-day operations of resourcing, scheduling, prioritisation and task coordination, and meeting project milestones, objectives and deliverables. Opportunities to gain or update formal project management qualifications will be available to the successful candidate.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
- Provision of project management co-ordination, support and documentation
- Preparation and maintenance of project documentation for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes
- Planning and conduct of stakeholder workshops and briefings
- Undertake procurement and contract management activities
- Preparation of reports and briefings where required
- Other duties as required
Core Skills / Education, qualification and experience requirements
One or more of the following:
- Ability to manage competing tasks and priorities, underpinned by a positive and “can-do” attitude
- Proficiency in creating and maintaining project documentation, including project management plans, status reports and project schedules
- Excellent stakeholder engagement talents, including the facilitation of meetings and workshops
- Knowledge of compliance matters, including risk management and treatment
- Inquisitive outlook and willingness to learn new skills (there will be opportunities to learn on the job and gain practical experience)
Experience in the following would be beneficial, but not essential:
- Demonstrable experience as a Project Manager or Project Support Officer in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), engineering and/or security
- Experience in supporting day-to-day project delivery functions such management of scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, risk, communications, procurement and integration
The following qualifications (or the ability to obtain them) will be highly regarded:
- Qualification in project management methodologies including but not limited to PMBOK, Prince2, AgilePM, Scrum, Kanban
About Australian Secret Intelligence Service
ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Our mission is to protect and promote Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by Government.
Overview
ASIS's primary goal is to obtain and distribute secret intelligence about the capabilities, intentions and activities of individuals or organisations outside Australia, which may impact on Australia's interests and the well-being of its citizens.
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ASIS functions
Our functions, as set out in the Intelligence Services Act 2001
, are to:
• collect foreign intelligence, not available by other means, which may impact on Australia's interests;
•distribute that intelligence to the Government, including key policy departments and agencies;
•undertake counter-intelligence activities which protect Australia's interests and initiatives; and,
•engage other intelligence and security services overseas in Australia's national interests.
Mission and Values
The Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) is Australia's overseas secret HUMINT (human intelligence) collection agency. Our mission is to protect and promote Australia's vital interests through the provision of unique foreign intelligence services as directed by the Australian Government.
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ASIS has a distinctive culture and esprit de corps and we embrace the Australian Public Service (APS) Values
, together with a number of ASIS-specific values. In ASIS, we value diversity, embrace change and encourage new and innovative ideas. We have a strong sense of national pride and loyalty to the Service and to each other.
Our core values are:
Excellence in Service
•We strive for excellence in all that we do.
•We are responsive and dedicated to achieving results that make a difference to Australia and its people.
•We believe that the principles of security are fundamental to everything we do.
•We are proud of our achievements.
Innovation
•We embrace diversity and use it to champion new ideas.
•We are forward thinkers, optimistic about the future and undaunted by change.
•Whatever the problem or issue, we will find a solution.
•We believe in the application of intelligence and reason to improve the way we do our work.
Trust and Responsibility
•We are committed to building strong, long-lasting relationships with our customers, intelligence partners and liaisons.
•We rely on our colleagues and build trust by listening, following through and keeping our word.
•We preserve trust with our sources.
•We abide by Australian law and community standards and are accountable for our actions.
Courage, Unity and Loyalty
•We show moral and personal courage in dangerous and difficult situations.
•We work as a team and share purpose, risk, responsibility and success.
•We are loyal and committed to the Service and our mission.
•We honour and value our colleagues and treat one another as equals.
•We stand together as one in the service of our country.
ASIS also has a comprehensive Code of Conduct which reflects the provisions of the Australian Public Service Code of Conduct, while also extending to cover ASIS specific requirements.
Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.
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