Dear Applicant
Parliamentary Service Level 6 – Manager, Building Fabric Services (JO691)
Thank you for your interest in the position of Parliamentary Service Level 6, Manager,
Building Fabric Services. The attached information package may help you in preparing your
application.
The information package includes:
(a)
information about the department;
(b)
a copy of the position’s duty statement and selection criteria; and
(c)
an application cover sheet, which must be completed and attached to your
application.
Details of how to apply for this position are outlined within this information pack. Please note
that applications must be submitted by midnight, Thursday, 19 June 2014.
For further information about this position, please contact:
Andrew Corkery, (02) 6277 5344 or andrew.corkery@aph.gov.au
Kind regards
Recruitment Team
Department of Parliamentary Services
T: 02 6277 5200
W: DPS Employment page
Parliament House ● PO Box 6000 ACT 2600 Australia ● T: +61 2 6277 7111 ● ABN: 52 997 141 147
Information pack—–PSL6, Manager, Building Fabric Services
Who are we looking for?
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting a Manager, Building Fabric
Services - Maintenance Services - Asset Development and Maintenance Branch.
Maintenance Services is the maintenance authority for Parliament House and is responsible
for repairs and maintenance of the building structure, fabric, finishes, landscape and all
engineering services such as air-conditioning, power, lighting, hydraulic services and
movement systems.
The Managers position is based within the Building Fabric Services section which is
responsible for maintaining the building fabric and furniture within Parliament House. This
includes both internal and external surfaces which comprise carpet, timber, concrete, stone,
glazing, painted surfaces and furniture.
The section provides the resources to carry out the planned and breakdown maintenance
with a mix of in-house trade staff and external contractors.
Currently, the salary range for this position is $80,020 - $89,937.
How to apply
Applications, quoting the relevant reference number, should be sent:
(a)
by email to dps.recruitment@aph.gov.au quoting JO691 in the subject line.
Your application must:
(a)
include a completed DPS job application cover sheet;
(b)
your current resume (must include 2 current referees one being current manager);
(d)
claims against each selection criterion within 500 words per criterion; and
(e)
be submitted by the closing date.
Our selection process
(a)
All ongoing DPS jobs are filled on merit. This means we assess the suitability of
applicants to undertake the duties of the job using a competitive selection
process.
(b)
If you are selected for interview, you will be asked to elaborate at interview
about how your experience and skills qualify you for the position.
(c)
Referees reports will be sought to further assess suitability of interviewed
candidates.
General advice for developing your application
If you are unfamiliar with addressing selection criteria, the Australian Public Service
Commission’s fact sheet on applying for jobs will be useful:
Cracking the code fact sheet 5
Some of DPS’s selection criteria are generic and are based on the Australian Public Service
Commission’s Integrated Leadership System (ILS). Applicants will be expected to
demonstrate how they would apply these skills to the requirements of the job as described.
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The Australian Public Service Commission’s ILS Leadership Pathway identifies and
describes leadership capabilities at all classification levels
(http://www.apsc.gov.au/learn/integrated-leadership-system).
Some background to the department
DPS is one of four departments based in Parliament House to support the work of the
Federal Parliament.
DPS is the principal support agency for the operations of Parliament House—a building
where more than 3,500 people work on sitting days and which nearly one million people visit
each year.
To fulfil the DPS mission of “serving the Australian people by supporting the Parliament and
caring for Parliament House”, DPS has approximately 800 staff with a huge diversity of skills.
DPS deliver a wide variety of services, including building maintenance, security, ICT,
Hansard, broadcasting, and library and research services to the Parliament, parliamentary
committees, Members and Senators and their staff and other building occupants.
The Presiding Officers (the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of
Representatives) are jointly responsible for the department. The Secretary of DPS is
responsible to the Presiding Officers for the department’s efficient operation.
Information about DPS such as its annual report and strategic plan can be found on http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Department_of_Parlia
mentary_Services/Publications.
The website also includes a brochure about DPS and our staff
http://www.aph.gov.au/binaries/dps/wearedps-brochure.pdf.
General advice to applicants
Employment opportunities in the Parliamentary Service are open to all Australian citizens
and may be subject to a range of conditions including:
(a)
a requirement for a probationary period;
(b)
security and character clearances;
(c)
working with children check; and
(d)
a health clearance.
If you are not an Australian citizen, and have already applied for citizenship you may still be
considered for engagement on the condition that you are able to gain Australian Citizenship
within a specified time. Failure to obtain citizenship within the timeframe could lead to
termination of engagement.
If you have accepted a redundancy benefit from a Commonwealth employer (including the
Parliamentary Service and the Australian Public Service), you cannot be employed by DPS
until your exclusion period (the number of weeks for which you received a redundancy
benefit) has expired. If you would like to discuss your eligibility, please contact Recruitment
on telephone (02) 6277 5200.
The Parliamentary Service Act 1999 provides for mobility between the Australian Public
Service and the Parliamentary Service.
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Conditions of employment and salary
Conditions of employment and rates of pay for non-SES DPS staff are specified in:
(a)
the Department of Parliamentary Services Enterprise Agreement 2011;
(b)
the Parliamentary Service Act 1999;
(c)
Parliamentary Service Determinations; and
Note: Persons commencing with DPS will generally be paid at the bottom of the salary range
for the relevant classification.1
Superannuation
Employees may be required to make superannuation contributions under the
Superannuation Act 1976, the Superannuation Act 1990, or the Superannuation Act 2005,
whichever is applicable. In addition DPS will pay an employer contribution rate as
determined by the relevant fund.
1
Clause 224 DPS Enterprise Agreement 2011
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Duty Statement
Classification:
Parliamentary Service Level 6
Position No.:
130950
Local Title:
Manager – Building Fabric Services
Branch:
Asset Development & Maintenance
Section:
Maintenance Services – Building Fabric Services
Immediate supervisor:
PEL 1 Assistant Director, Building Fabric Services
Security assessment:
Baseline
Under broad direction, undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for
Parliamentary Service Level 6. The duties may include, but are not limited to, some or all of
the following:
1
Oversee the day to day operation and schedule coordination of the section, ensuring
a smooth completion of all tasks.
2
Liaise with and manage relationships with high level internal and external
stakeholders to ensure a positive outcome.
3
Manage and supervise the Building Fabric Services trade group providing leadership
and resolving staff management issues.
4
Provide an effective and cost efficient client service, managing more sensitive and
difficult problems that may arise.
5
Ensure records are maintained in accordance with Parliamentary standards.
6
Provide support to the Assistant Director on issues related to managing the section.
7
Maintain contemporary maintenance practices to ensure quality outcomes.
8
Ensure the highest levels of safety in compliance with the Department of
Parliamentary Services Work Health and Safety Manual.
9
Manage staff resources and provide technical support to staff.
10
Other duties as required
Duties representing highest function:
Service Delivery / Technical
Reviewed and approved by Assistant Secretary, Asset
Development & Maintenance:
Graham McDonald
Date:
May 2014
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Selection Criteria
Classification:
Parliamentary Service Level 6
Position No.:
130950
Local Title:
Manager – Building Fabric Services
1
Supports strategic direction
 Supports and communicates to others the organisation’s purpose and direction and
contributes to the development of work plans and team goals.
 Identifies and implements improved work practices.
2
Achieves results
 Contributes own expertise and uses the expertise of others to achieve outcomes.
 Identifies opportunities for improving outcomes.
3
Supports productive working relationships
 Recognises the different working styles of individuals and factors this into the
management of people and tasks.
 Identifies learning opportunities for others, delegates tasks effectively and deals with
under-performance promptly.
4
Displays personal drive and integrity
 Takes personal responsibility for meeting objectives and commits energy and drive to
see that goals are achieved.
5
Communicates with influence
 Communicates and negotiates clearly and confidently with clients, internal staff and
external agencies.
6
Eligibility and/or job specific requirements:
 Demonstrated experience managing and supervising multidiscipline trade groups.
 Technical knowledge and a proven ability to operate a computerised maintenance
management system.
 Trade / post trade qualifications in a building trade essential.
Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide
professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or
prejudice.
Reviewed and approved by Assistant Secretary, Asset
Development & Maintenance:
Graham McDonald
Date:
May 2014
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This cover sheet must be included with your application
Job application cover sheet – Job Reference: JO691
Personal Details:
Male
Female
Surname:
Given names:
Business hours contact number:
After hours contact number:
Email:
Address:
Postcode:
Are you an Australian citizen?
If No, have you applied for Australian Citizenship?
Date of application:
Yes
No
Yes
No
Have you accepted a Voluntary Redundancy from a Commonwealth funded agency within the last 36 weeks?
Yes
No
If “Yes”, what date did your exclusion period end:
Date of voluntary redundancy:
Name of agency:
Employment Details: Current employer:
If APS are you:
Ongoing
Non-ongoing
If APS employed as (level):
AGS Number:
Do you hold a security clearance?
Yes
No
If yes, which level do you hold?
Baseline (Protected/Restricted)
Negative Vetting (Secret/Highly Protected/Confidential)
Negative Vetting 2 (Top Secret)
Positive Vetting
Referees: Please provide contact details of two referees to support your claims for this position.
Note: Your nominated referees should be a current and/or recent supervisor/manager.
1.
2.
Relationship:
Relationship:
Ph:
Ph:
Do you wish to identify as:
an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
a person from a different ethnic or racial background
a person with a disability
If selected for interview, will you require any special requirements/arrangements to be made?
If yes please advise:
Do you have any relatives or friends currently working in DPS?
If yes provide details:
Yes
Yes
No
No
(for the purpose of this question a friend is defined as someone with whom you socialise with outside of work 6 or more times a year)
Have you ever been found to have breached the APS code of conduct or similar terminated from employment
for misconduct?
Yes
No
If Yes, Recruitment will contact you to discuss.
I confirm that the information I have provided above and the details in my attached application are, to the best of my
knowledge, true and correct. I acknowledge that it may be an offence to knowingly provide false information.
Name:
Date
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