JOB DESCRIPTION
Classification
Executive Level 1
Position number
00319
Title
Manager, Secretariat
Division
Regulatory Services, SRC Act Policy and Support
Immediate supervisor
SES1, General Manager, SRC Act Policy and Support
Comcare is the Australian Government workers’ compensation insurer and
occupational health and safety regulator. Comcare works in partnership with its
customers to reduce the human and financial costs of workplace injuries and disease.
Our vision is to make Commonwealth workplaces the safest in Australia. Comcare
employs around 365 people based in Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and
Adelaide. It has an annual recurrent budget in excess of $250 million and manages
outstanding workers’ compensation claims liabilities of approximately $1.6 billion.
Comcare administers the Commonwealth’s workers’ compensation scheme under the
Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act) and also administers
the Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991
(OHS(CE) Act).
We have a current vacancy for the Manager, Secretariat. The order of merit list from
this process may also be used for future vacancies at the EL1 level in other areas of
Comcare.
Jobs at this level have key leadership and management roles in Comcare. To be
successful you will need to have excellent strategic and analytical skills, a record of
achieving results, personal drive and integrity, the ability to cultivate productive
working relationships and high level communication skills. You will also have the
capacity, flexibility and willingness to perform in and move between jobs in any
functional area of Comcare.
In this document you will find
Duty Statement
Selection Criteria
Comcare Strategic Plan and Comcare Leadership Values
Job Profile – Manager, Secretariat
Application Cover Sheet
Gazette 30 June 2005; Canberra Times 2 July 2005; Closing date for Applications 15 July 2005.
DUTY STATEMENT
Classification
Executive Level 1
Position number/s
00319
Duty No.
Duties
1.
Manage a function, work unit and/or projects to achieve organisational and
operational goals.
2.
Provide high level professional, specialist and/or technical advice to a range
of internal and external stakeholders.
3.
Actively develop working relationships across the organisation and with
clients and other stakeholders that are effective, collaborative and strategic.
4.
Promote the APS Values, APS Code of Conduct and Comcare Leadership
Values and model behaviours that demonstrate commitment to these
principles.
5.
Represent the organisation to client agencies and other external forums.
Gazette 30 June 2005; Canberra Times 2 July 2005; Closing date for Applications 15 July 2005.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Classification
Executive Level 1
Position number/s
00319
The following selection criteria are based on the APS Senior Executive Leadership
Capability (SELC) Framework. Further information on the framework is available on
the Australian Public Service Commission’s internet site at:
http://www.apsc.gov.au/selc/index.html
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Criteria
No.
1.
2.
Selection Criteria
Strategic and analytical skills, in particular the ability to contribute to:
 Comcare’s vision, purpose and business objectives,
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the development of sound advice for the Minister; the Safety,
Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission; the Seafarers Safety,
Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority; the CEO; other
Comcare staff and/or other bodies on matters relating to Comcare’s
areas of responsibility, and

the development of innovative and creative approaches to addressing
issues and challenges in the work group/business unit/organisation.
A record of achieving results, with the ability to:
 effectively manage the delivery of programs, projects and/or
organisational change initiatives, and
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3.
provide a high level of professional/specialist/technical expertise
and knowledge.
Personal Drive and Integrity, including demonstrated:

professionalism and integrity,
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willingness to accept responsibility and accountability,

commitment to and ability to model the behaviours required by the
APS Values, APS Code of Conduct and the Comcare Leadership
Values,

initiative, motivation, and resilience, and

commitment to continuing personal learning and development.
Gazette 30 June 2005; Canberra Times 2 July 2005; Closing date for Applications 15 July 2005.
4.
5.
Ability to Cultivate Productive Working Relationships, in particular,
skills in:

establishing and maintaining productive relationships with a range
of internal and external clients and stakeholders,

fostering collaboration and teamwork across the organisation,

leading and managing people and work groups effectively,

promoting learning and development for team members, and

effectively communicating business and corporate goals, needs and
priorities.
High level communication skills, including the ability to:

communicate orally and in writing at a high standard,

negotiate effectively with a range of internal and external
stakeholders and resolve conflicts skilfully, and

represent Comcare with credibility and professionalism.
Comcare Strategic Plan:
VISION
Australia’s Safest Workplaces
PURPOSE
Work in partnership with our customers to reduce the human and
financial costs of workplace injuries and disease.
COMCARE VALUES
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We will uphold the APS Values and the Code of Conduct. Within
that framework, we will particularly accept responsibility and
accountability for our actions at work.
Contribute to the full extent of our knowledge, skills and abilities,
and acknowledge the effort of others.
Continue to improve the quality and service orientation of all our
activities.
KEY RESULT AREAS
KRA 1
KRA 2
KRA 3
Improve the safety and rehabilitation of employees in the
Commonwealth jurisdiction and the compensation services we
provide.
Engage our stakeholders and customers in the process of achieving
that improvement.
Support our people to enable them to best contribute to
continuously improving our business.
Comcare Leadership Values:
As a senior public servant, committed to upholding the APS values and the ethical standards set out in
the code of conduct, I am committed to modelling leadership behaviour in Comcare.
In particular, I will show personal courage in:

Displaying energy and enthusiasm for Comcare and its goals
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Being committed to an open and trusting workplace
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Championing the interests of Comcare as a whole
Playing the issue not the person
Identifying and resolving issues constructively.
Setting a high priority to people management
Supporting my colleagues
Providing strong encouragement and constructive feedback on performance and
career development
Acting as a coach and mentor to those who value my experience
Taking personal responsibility for sharing information.
Challenging the way we do our business (why and how)
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Being open to new information and ideas
Encouraging a diversity of perspectives
Suggesting ways of improving how things are done
Sensibly managing and taking risks - learning from unsatisfactory outcomes
Keeping on learning.
Job Profile – Manager, Secretariat
The Manager, Secretariat co-ordinates the provision by Comcare of services to the
Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission and manages the Ministerial
correspondence/briefs and representations functions for both Comcare and the
Commission.
The position is also responsible for the management of a range of other Comcare and
Commission activities including the Commission’s safety awards program and the
Commission’s annual report. The position requires a strong customer focus with well
developed communication skills, timeliness, attention to detail and a high level of
professionalism.
Duties include the following:
provide the Commission with Secretariat services, including liaison with
Commission members, presentation of high quality papers and production of
minutes. Coordinate other activities including the Commission’s annual report
and its safety awards program

manage the Ministerial correspondence/briefs and representations functions of
both Comcare and the Commission. Oversight of administration of Freedom
of Information Act requests and associated activities

act as Customer Liaison Officer to an external agency(ies), contribute to
corporate goals and directions through the Executive Leadership Team and
Divisional Executive

develop and implement systems, guidelines, policies and procedures relevant to
the functions of the Secretariat

provide direction to, and manage a small team

manage a budget

undertake Divisional projects and other support activities as required.
Gazette 30 June 2005; Canberra Times 2 July 2005; Closing date for Applications 15 July 2005.
APPLICATION COVER SHEET
GIVING FALSE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION IS A SERIOUS OFFENCE
To be eligible for engagement, applicants must be Australian Citizens and not have
received a redundancy from an APS agency or non-APS Commonwealth employer in
the last 12 months.
Please select role/s you would like to be considered for:Manager, Secretariat_____
Future vacancies at EL1 level _____
Where did you find out about this job?
PS Gazette___Comcare-Website ____Canberra Times___ Other _____
Your personal details
Title:
Surname:
Given names:
Gender:
Street Address:
Suburb/Town/City:
State:
Postcode:
Highest Education Level Achieved (Optional – for statistics only)
Contact Details
Home:
Work:
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Mobile:
E-mail:
Redundancy
Have you received a redundancy benefit from an APS agency or non-APS
Commonwealth employer in the last 12 months?
(If yes what was the retirement date? __ /__ /____ )
Your employment details
Name of current employer:
Your position in the organisation:
Length of service:
Are you currently employed in the Australian Public Service?
Your classification/level:
Acting level?
AGS no:
Status: Ongoing or Non Ongoing
Workplace Diversity
Are you an Australian citizen?
Are you an Indigenous Australian?
First Language if not English:
Do you have a disability?
If selected for interview or further assessment, please specify any assistance you may
require:
Referee Details
Referee 1 (Name):
Working Relationship with Applicant:
Department / Employer:
Contact details:
Referee 2 (Name):
Working Relationship with Applicant:
Department / Employer:
Contact details:
Position Held:
Position Held:
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Please email your application to recruitment@comcare.gov.au (preferred option) or
mail to Recruitment Adviser, Comcare, GPO Box 9905, Canberra ACT 2601.
You should include in your application:
 Application Cover Sheet
 A statement of claims against selection criteria
 Curriculum Vitae