About SES and Integrity Unit
The SES and Integrity Unit sits within the ODCEO, providing high-level advice and support to the CEO and Deputy CEO on SES recruitment, remuneration and employment conditions in addition to managing behavioural complaints, workplace disputes, allegations of suspected breaches of the APS Code of Conduct and other ad hoc integrity-related matters.

About the Role
The Assistant Director SES and Integrity Unit will work closely with the Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Chief Operating Officer in a small team to manage SES recruitment, code of conduct, and integrity matters across the Institute.
Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• managing SES recruitment and mobility.
• managing behavioural complaints, workplace disputes and Code of Conduct matters.
• providing strategic and operational advice to senior management.
• managing the Institute’s Conflict of Interest policy and process.
• promoting integrity, compliance and the highest ethical standards within AIATSIS.
• reviewing agency systems and processes as directed and providing recommendations.
• developing and delivering training packages.
• other tasks deemed necessary by the DCEO.

Our Ideal Candidate
To be successful in this role, you will have high level persuasive communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels. You will have a strong understanding of recruitment, code of conduct and integrity principles in an APS environment.
You will come with the following skills, experience and attributes:

• working knowledge of Australian Public Service recruitment principles, the Public Service Act and subordinate legislation as well as other legislation that impacts on APS employment.
• experience in triaging and managing workplace disputes, including complaint handling and assessing suspected breaches of the APS Code of Conduct.
• ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and be able to write briefs, policies and other formal documents.
• strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities with experience communicating and consulting effectively and respectfully.

Cultural Capability
Roles at AIATSIS require candidates to have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and proven culturally appropriate engagement and communications skills. The nature of this role requires the candidate to consistently demonstrate the following specific cultural capabilities:

• understands Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business within the agency and the outcomes the agency is responsible for delivering.
• takes the perspective of others, seeking to understand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ points of view and experiences.
• engages with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in a sensitive and equitable manner.
• displays moral courage, including speaking out when observing inappropriate behaviour.
• shows sensitivity and respect for culture in responding to individual needs and circumstances
• actively learns from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples about their culture and supports others to do so
• understands the sources of knowledge resting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, stakeholders and networks.

AIATSIS embodies Yindyamarra in everything we do.

Contact
If you have any questions about the role, you can contact Carlyn Waters on 02 6246 1170 or [email protected]