At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead corporate services and drive organisational capability at IPEA.
- Company: Join the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority, a key player in public sector governance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic role with significant independence and career growth potential.
- Why this job: Shape the future of public service while enhancing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 116100 - 141900 $ per year.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer leads the Corporate Services Branch and is an integral member of the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (IPEA) Executive Team. The role provides visible, values-based enterprise leadership across IPEA’s enabling functions, and is responsible for building organisational capability to support the delivery of IPEA’s statutory responsibilities and performance outcomes. Operating with a high degree of independence, the Chief Operating Officer provides authoritative strategic, operational and technical advice to the CEO and Executive Team. The role strengthens governance and assurance across the agency, and leads corporate reform, risk management and continuous improvement in a complex and highly scrutinised parliamentary and public sector environment.
The key duties of the position include:
- Enterprise and corporate leadership
- Corporate accountabilities
- Financial and resource management
- Governance, risk, security and integrity
- People, culture and capability
- Planning, performance, information and technology
- Communications, engagement and reputation
- Partnerships and service delivery
The successful applicant will demonstrate capability in-line with the SES Band 1 Work Level Standards and will have the following capabilities and qualities:
- Leadership and accountability
- Management diversity and span
- Stakeholder management
- Job context and environment
- Independence and decision-making
- Enterprise Leadership
This is a designated security assessed position. The successful applicant will be required to have or obtain and maintain a security assessment at the Negative Vetting 1 level.
All SES employees are expected to model and promote the APS Values and Code of Conduct and leadership behaviours outlined in the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) Integrated Leadership System and Secretaries’ Charter of Leadership Behaviours.
The Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority’s (IPEA) roles and functions reflect those prescribed in the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority Act 2017 and include providing advice to parliamentarians and their staff on travel expenses, allowances, and related expenses; administering travel expenses, allowances, and related expenses, including processing these claims; reporting on work expense claims; and auditing work expense claims.
Chief Operating Officer employer: Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (IPEA)
The Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (IPEA) is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement within the public sector. As a Chief Operating Officer, you will have the opportunity to lead transformative initiatives while working in a dynamic environment that values employee growth and development. With a commitment to upholding the highest standards of governance and service delivery, IPEA offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on parliamentary operations in Australia.
Contact Details:
Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (IPEA) Recruitment Team
