Assistant Director
Knowledge Management & Library Services
Executive Level 1
Communications and Knowledge
Policy and Engagement Group
Ongoing Vacancy - Full-time
Canberra
$95,023 to $113,224 plus 15.4% superannuation
Contact Officer
Rebecca Yodu, Director Communications and Knowledge on 02 6275 0066
Closing date
Sunday, 16 September 2012 at 11:00pm (Australian Eastern Standard
Time)
How to apply
1.
In one combined word document include
a. your completed Application Cover Sheet (the last page of this
document),
b. your responses addressing the selection criteria; and
c. your resume outlining your work history, relevant qualifications
and training.
2.
Apply online - When applying you will be asked to upload your
combined application and enter your personal details.
The Role
Overview of the group/team
The Policy and Engagement Group is responsible for setting the policy framework and
authorising environment for Comcare decision makers, communications and knowledge,
media, review services, providing secretariat services, supporting the Seacare scheme and
education.
The Communications and Knowledge team is the central point for all communications and
information issues and activities. It leads and supports the organisation in the delivery of
consistent, coordinated, integrated and planned marketing and communications activities,
as well as relevant, timely and comprehensive library and knowledge services.
Overview of the role
As Assistant Director, Knowledge Management and Library Services, you will be responsible
for the implementation of Comcare’s knowledge and information management strategy. You
will examine how Comcare staff harness, acquire, share and use knowledge and
information, both internally and externally, and implement strategies and programs to meet
strategic objectives.
As part of the knowledge and information management strategy you will manage Comcare’s
newly established library services and explore options for future development of those
services.
Qualifications/Experience
Desirable: Relevant tertiary/industry qualifications will be highly regarded.
The following experience is desirable but not essential: exposure to knowledge and
information management environment, concepts and initiatives, including library services.
Duty statement
1.
Be responsible for the planning, implementation and delivery of knowledge
management initiatives and outcomes as outlined in Comcare’s Knowledge and
Information Management Strategy
2.
Identify knowledge and establish processes for sharing the knowledge that
Comcare requires to successfully implement strategic goals
3.
Establish innovative approaches to knowledge sharing and capture
4.
Manage Comcare’s existing library services and explore options for future
development
5.
Undertake a review of Comcare’s Innovation Program
6.
Work collaboratively as a member of the team to achieve organisational and
operational goals
7.
Actively develop and maintain working relationships across the organisation and
other stakeholders that are effective, collaborative and strategic
8.
Participate in corporate learning and development activities
9.
Promote workplace safety, equity and diversity and environment practices in the
workplace
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10. Demonstrate and model safe attitudes, values and behaviours in order to uphold
your health and safety duties
11. Commit to, promote and model the APS Values and APS Code of Conduct.
How to apply
Your statement of claims against the selection criteria is your opportunity to demonstrate
your competency and is the most important factor in determining whether your application
will be short-listed. Your claims against each criterion should be no longer than a page.
It is recommended that you address each selection criterion and provide evidence of your
suitability. Give examples from your current or past role(s) which demonstrate how you
meet the criterion. The STAR approach is one way of presenting information against
selection criteria. For each criteria think about the following and use these points to form
sentences:
Situation: Set the context by describing the circumstance whether you used the skills or
qualities and gained the experience.
Task:
What was your role?
Approach: What did you do and how did you do it?
Result:
What did you achieve?
What was the end result and how does it relate to the job you are applying for?
For more information on how to apply for jobs in the Australian Public Service please go
to: http://www.apsc.gov.au/publications-and-media/current-publications/cracking-the-code
The Selection Process
Comcare uses a competitive merit process. This process will likely take approximately six
weeks for short listing, interviewing, reference checking and offers to be made.
Eligibility and specific conditions of employment
1. Australian citizenship
2. Character clearance (police records check)
3. Health assessment
4. Six months probationary period
For information on conditions of employment, please refer to our website
http://www.comcare.gov.au/careers/working_at_comcare
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Selection Criteria
The following selection criteria are based on the Australian Public Service Commission’s
Integrated Leadership System (ILS).
1.
Shapes strategic thinking
Provide an example of how you have supported and contributed to the
achievement of team, business and/or corporate goals through effective
knowledge/library/communication strategies.
2.
Achieves results
Describe how you have effectively managed the delivery of a program, project
and/or organisational change initiative.
3.
Cultivates productive working relationships
Give an example of how you have collaborated and engaged with all relevant
stakeholders throughout a program of work?
4.
Exemplifies personal drive and integrity
Give an overview of how you show professionalism in the workplace, apply energy
and drive to your work, manage competing tasks and priorities and follow up to
ensure that issues are finalised.
5.
Communicates with influence
Describe a time where you have used your communication skills to negotiate and
influence an outcome. Did you tailor your communication style and language for
the audience? How did you ensure you had a clear understanding of the issues
and that the chosen communication style would be the most effective?
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What we offer
Comcare offers employees attractive employment conditions, including:
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APPLICATION COVER SHEET
Note: Complete and save this form before commencing your online application.
EL1, Assistant Director Knowledge Management and Library Services- Canberra
Title
Birth Date (optional)
Surname
Given Name
Address
Preferred Name
State
Postcode
Contact Number(s)
Email Address
Current Employer
Position Title
Are you currently working in the Australian Public Service?
If yes
Ongoing
Substantive Level
Non-ongoing
Acting Level
AGS Number
Are you an Australian Citizen?
Have you received a redundancy benefit from an APS Agency or Parliament
Service?
If yes, please advise of the redundancy benefit period expiry date
Have you ever been found to have breached the APS Code of Conduct?
If yes, please specify employer’s name and the date?
Do you have a security clearance? If so, what level? i.e. protected/secret
Please provide two current referees who have supervised and assessed your performance within the
workplace.
Name
Relationship
Email
Contact
Name
Relationship
Email
Contact
Do you require any special arrangements to be made for assessment e.g. interview? If yes, a
member of the selection panel will contact you for more details.
App
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