Director - Information Services Division - Multiple Vacancies

Job Details

Job Title: Director - Information Services Division - Multiple Vacancies

Employment Type: Ongoing

Classification: Parliamentary Executive Level 2

Closing Date: 11:30pm AEDT, 14 July 2025

Contact: Emily Grant, 62778925, emily.grant@aph.gov.au

The Opportunity

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is seeking highly skilled and motivated individuals to fill multiple Parliamentary Executive Level 2 (PEL2) Director positions within the Information Services Division.

As an PEL2 Director, you will be responsible for leading and managing teams, developing and implementing strategies, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services. You will play a crucial role in supporting the operations and strategic objectives of DPS and Parliamentary Departments.

Current and expected vacancies include:

ICT and Digital Solutions:

•    Applications Operations
•    Enterprise Security Systems Operations
•    Cloud
•    Technology Platforms & Operations
•    Enterprise Architecture
•    Network Operations
•    Cyber Security 

Administration and Operational Support

•    Hansard
•    Strategy & Governance
•    Program/Project Delivery
•    Information Management

About the Roles

The duties and responsibilities of these roles include, but are not limited to:

•    Provide leadership that ensures the effective delivery of services and projects  
•    Foster an inclusive culture consistent with the Parliamentary Service Values
•    Develop and implement strategies and policies
•    Provide expert advice and guidance on matters within your domain
•    Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve business objectives
•    Contribute to the strategic direction of the Information Services Division.

ICT and Digital Solutions (in addition to the above):

•    Ensure the security and integrity of ICT systems
•    Manage and oversee the operations of ICT applications and infrastructure
•    Monitor and report on the performance of ICT services

Selection Criteria

•    Demonstrated ability to lead a team by establishing a culture of achievement to improve the quality of services at DPS.
•    Highly effective stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills including the ability to collaborate in a high-pressure environment and build consensus amongst a broad range of stakeholders.
•    Demonstrated business acumen including the ability to scan your environment, manage risk effectively and think strategically about the longer-term opportunities.
•    The ability to adapt to change including managing competing and changing priorities, demonstrating resilience and dealing with ambiguity

ICT and Digital Solutions (in addition to the above):

•    Ability to develop and implement ICT strategies and policies
•    Knowledge of ICT security and risk management
•    Experience in managing ICT projects and teams
•    Desirable – tertiary qualifications in ICT or related field. 

Job Specific Requirements: 

    
•  The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance relevant to the role.

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.

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 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 candidates, 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.