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 shape public service.
- Other info: Be part of a values-driven team committed to excellence and integrity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in governance and reform within a dynamic parliamentary environment.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership skills and experience in corporate governance and risk management.
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
The Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (IPEA) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Forrest ACT that fosters leadership and accountability. With a strong commitment to values-based enterprise leadership, IPEA provides employees with opportunities for professional growth and development while promoting a culture of governance, risk management, and continuous improvement. Joining IPEA means being part of a dedicated team that plays a crucial role in supporting the integrity of parliamentary processes, making it a rewarding place to contribute to public service.
Contact Details:
Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority Recruitment Team
