POSITION PROFILE
Position Number:
99902
Classification:
SES Band 1
(Total Remuneration package: $189,622 p.a.)
Title:
Director, Corporate
Program:
Corporate
Supervisor:
Chief Executive Officer (PN 99901)
Security Classification:
Top Secret
About ACIAR
ACIAR’s diverse, high quality program of collaborative research, development and training,
focused on the Asia-Pacific region, contributes to the goals of the Australian aid program
and cultivates Australia’s research strengths. ACIAR’s program is developed and
implemented in close collaboration with relevant Australian government agencies, especially
AusAID and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, overseas and Australian research
partners.
Operating under the ACIAR Act 1982, ACIAR is part of Australia’s development assistance
program, fostering international agricultural research and development partnerships that will
result in more sustainable agricultural systems, higher incomes and strengthened food
security, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.
ACIAR’s headquarters is located in Bruce (Canberra).
Further information on our current projects, programs and priorities can be found on our
website at www.aciar.gov.au.
About the Position
The primary role of the Director Corporate is to manage the provision of all corporate
services to enable ACIAR to efficiently, effectively and successfully meet its
corporate objectives and discharge its responsibilities, including government and
statutory reporting obligations.
Reporting to the CEO and a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director
Corporate is responsible for developing and implementing the corporate strategy.
The focus of the role is to provide strong leadership and management in the
functional areas of: human resources, financial management, governance &
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communications, information management, security, infrastructure and information
technology services.
The position applies effective internal control systems and external accountability,
managing an audit program and monitoring the agency’s risk profile and business
continuity plan. It also oversights development of contemporary systems and
management strategies to facilitate the linkage between the research program and
corporate support functions.
Duties:
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Develop and implement the corporate services strategy.
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Contribute to the preparation of the Annual Operational Plan.
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Ensure the provision of efficient and effective corporate services delivery in
keeping with the accountability requirements legislated by the Australian
Government.
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Manage the business administration aspects of ACIAR including the
preparation of annual budgets and budget reports.
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Develop and implement information management strategies to underpin all
aspects of ACIARs activities including communication of ACIAR project
research results.
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Prepare the agency’s Annual Report.
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Liaise with partner agencies and other key stakeholders.
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Contribute to corporate development through assisting in the induction,
training and mentoring of staff within the corporate program.
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Provide high level advice on aspects of operational policy and procedures
relevant to the above duties to the CEO and provide input into Commission
and Policy Advisory Council submissions.
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As required, deputise for the CEO and represent ACIAR at high-level policy
and planning discussions, negotiations and briefings.
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Selection Criteria
1. Demonstrated capacity to think strategically, apply sound judgement,
intelligence and commonsense.
2. Demonstrated ability to manage change and build organisational capability.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire and motivate staff, and to cultivate
productive working relationships.
4. Clear communication and persuasive negotiating skills, including in a crosscultural setting.
5. Track record of committing to action and delivering results on time and to
exacting standards
6. High level corporate service experience that demonstrates the capacity to
fulfil the role described above.
NB: All ACIAR employees demonstrate a commitment to the APS Code of Conduct and Values, as well as to workplace
diversity and occupational health and safety. It is also expected that ACIAR employees will have appropriate cross-cultural
sensitivities.
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