Assistant Director Electrical Services

Job Details

Job Title: Assistant Director Electrical Services

Employment Type: Ongoing

Classification: Parliamentary Executive Level 1

Closing Date: 11:30pm AEDT, 22 May 2025 

Contact: Daniel Gair, 0411044697, daniel.gair@aph.gov.au

The Opportunity

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Executive Level 1 Assistant Director Electrical Services within Property Services Branch. 

DPS supports the functions of the Australian Parliament and the work of parliamentarians through the provision of professional services, advice and the maintenance of Australian Parliament House (APH). 

The Maintenance Services Section's purpose is to provide quality preventative maintenance and break down rectification services in APH to DPS, parliamentarians, building occupants and visitors. Our goal is to exceed industry best practice in every endeavour we undertake through always considering the most appropriate means of delivery. 

Who we are looking for

The Assistant Director-Electrical Services will be responsible for managing a vibrant team to ensure the effective day to day operations of maintenance services. To be successful in this role, applicants must have strong leadership skills including the ability to supervise, train and designate staff to maximise resources. In addition, the successful candidate will have a proactive approach when it comes to change management and effectively implementing contemporary maintenance practices.  

Job Specific Requirements: 

• Have relevant electrical trade experience.

• Maintain an unrestricted A.C.T Electrical Licence. Interstate licence holders will need to obtain ACT licencing upon commencement. 

• Have well developed communication skills and be able to negotiate clearly and confidently with clients, internal staff, and agencies.

• You must be well presented, neat and tidy at all times and abide by the Parliamentary Service Values and Codes of Conduct.

•  The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (Confidential/Highly Protected/Secret) security clearance.

At DPS, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as neurodivergent, and mature aged people.

Duty Statement

Classification: Parliamentary Executive Level 1 

Branch: Property Services Branch 

Section: Maintenance Services 

Immediate supervisor: Director, Maintenance Services 

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Executive Level 1 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Manage and control the day-to-day operations of a maintenance services work group consummate to the standard befitting Australian Parliament House as an iconic building and a location of national significance.
2. Introduce and maintain contemporary maintenance practises to ensure quality outcomes.
3. Oversight of supervision, training and designation of staff to ensure a high standard of service is provided.
4. Manage and adhere to approved budgets.
5. Provide leadership in change management, resource management, technical knowledge and management skills.
6. Ensure Electrical Services procurements are conducted in line with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
7. Liaise with other areas of the Department to enable best practice in asset management and maintenance.

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.

How to apply

Please upload a pitch (750 words maximum) describing how your skills and experience would contribute to the role and work of the department. 

Your pitch is an opportunity to tell us why you want to work at DPS, why you are interested in the role and what you can offer in the role. Frame your pitch around the role description and relevant ILS Profile. Make sure to use relevant examples and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the role. 

For additional guidance when crafting you application, please refer to the the DPS Recruitment Candidate Information Pack, which provides helpful tips on how to structure your pitch and highlight your most relevant skills and experience effectively.

Our purpose and values

We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.  

Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia’s parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace. 

Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building’s architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences – all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.

What we can offer

Join our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy:  

•    access to flexible work arrangements 
•    ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities 
•    a competitive remuneration package
•    free secure underground parking
•    free gym membership and access to recreational facilities
•    on-site childcare, banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more.

Salary

An attractive salary, which could be negotiated with the successful candidate, is on offer.

Conditions of Employment

Employment opportunities at Department of Parliamentary Services are subject to a range of conditions prescribed in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 which include:

•    Australian citizenship – to be eligible for employment with DPS, applicants must be an Australian Citizen. 

•    Security clearance and character clearance – the preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level specified, as well as complete and be deemed suitable through a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. 

•    Health assessment – a pre-employment health assessment will be required where there are physical or medical requirements for the role.