Director, Library Systems Projects and Innovation

Job Details

Job Title: Director, Library Systems Projects and Innovation

Employment Type: Ongoing

Classification: Parliamentary Executive Level 2

Closing Date: 11:30pm AEDT, [Recruitment insert closing date] 

Contact: Heather Walsh, 02 6277 7103, heather.walsh@aph.gov.au

The Opportunity

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Director, Library Systems, Projects and Innovation vacancy within the Library Systems, Projects & Innovation Section, Library Collections and Systems Branch of the Parliamentary Library Division.

The Director, Library Systems, Projects and Innovation is required to take a strategic approach to forecasting future library products and services and procure enhanced library systems capability. They will have experience providing services in the digital environment, have a passion for implementing innovative projects and a desire to keep abreast of emerging trends. They will have a proven track record in managing projects to agreed standards, time frames and budgets.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an innovative and creative leader who is able to motivate staff by providing vision, direction and guidance. They must be proactive and think strategically. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, build relationships, lead staff in a changing environment and create a collaborative and client focused culture.

The Parliamentary Library provides high-quality, innovative information products to its clients. This position takes the lead on engaging with new and emerging technologies, that will service our clients needs and assist the staff of the Parliamentary Library to work efficiently. Familiarity with systems used for client relationship management and data management is desirable.

To be effective in this role you should have:

• Effective facilitation and communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience preparing business cases, project status reports, Senate Estimates briefs and other corporate documentation
• Ability to provide leadership in implementing and promoting a climate of change and continuous improvement to enable the continued provision of high-quality information, analysis and advice to clients.
• Proven track record of managing high performing teams and systems
• Experience in successful project management, including planning, scheduling, risk identification, reporting and governance
• Knowledge and or experience of complex procurement
• Ability to develop and maintain strong and effective stakeholder networks across Parliament House and other external forums.

Desirable experience and qualifications include:

• Experience in the management of systems, repositories and platforms, preferably in a library environment
• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or Information Management is desirable.

Job Specific Requirements: 

•  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 2 

Branch: Library Collections and Systems 

Section: Library Systems, Projects & Innovation 

Immediate supervisor: Assistant Secretary, Library Collections and Systems Branch

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Executive Level 2 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.    Lead the activities of the Library Systems, Projects and Innovation section including, planning and managing allocated resources, setting work area priorities, developing strategies, evaluating business outcomes and reporting.

2.    Ensure that the Library’s systems are efficiently, and effectively maintained and new systems implemented to enhance the delivery of Library products and services.

3.    Lead Library projects to continually enhance services and ensure the transition of staff skills to meet project needs.

4.    Foster a culture of client service within the section that recognises the importance of timely delivery of high-quality Library products and services.

5.    Be sensitive to assisting staff to maintain a sense of purpose and direction in an environment subject to change.

6.    Represent the branch effectively within DPS, keep open and effective lines of communication with colleagues in other parliamentary departments, and be aware of and in touch with developments in the information technology and/or library industry.

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.