Assistant Manager

							                                                                        Assistant Manager
        Classification                    Work Location                    Employment Status

       Executive Level 1               Central Office, Woden                Ongoing Full-Time




Duties and Responsibilities



          Manage and direct the activities of the Research and Evaluation Section and exercise
  1       relevant delegations.




          Undertake major and/or complex projects and reviews relevant to the work of the
  2
          section.



          Develop, implement and review Research and Evaluation programs, coordinate and
  3       formulate the company’s Corporate Plan and related activities and oversee the
          operations of the Marketing Unit.




  4       Provide high level advice in terms of activities within the scope of the section, and
          represent the company as required.




  5       Negotiate/liaise with other areas of the company and other departments and outside
          organisations.




  6       Prepare detailed reports and submissions to Senior Management, the Executive and
          Board of Directors.




  7       Identify and facilitate staff training and development needs.




                           One APS Career … Thousands of Opportunities

Administrative use only
Position Number            9080                         EVA Number         N/A
Immediate Supervisor       Divisional Manager, ASD      Approval date      13 April 2010
                                                                                   Assistant Manager
           Classification                        Work Location                            Employment Status

       Executive Level 1                     Central Office, Woden                          Ongoing Full-Time


Whilst this duty statement summarises the purpose of the job and lists its key tasks, it is not a definite list of all the
tasks to be undertaken. Those tasks can be varied from time to time at the discrection of the General Manager, in
consultation with the employee. To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed and the employee may
be required to perform work not specifically referred to above.



Selection Criteria


                    To have gained from personal experience an understanding of issues affecting
                    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia including: their culture,
       1
                    and; the diversity of their circumstances, together with an ability to communicate
                    effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.



                    Highly developed written and oral communications skills, together with
       2
                    demonstrated ability to undertake high level negotiations.




       3            Well developed analytical and interpretative skills.




                    Ability to work as an individual and a team leader; undertake and/or manage
       4
                    complex projects.



                    Proven abilities and extensive experience in the areas of:
                        •   planning and organising work, dealing with conflicting demands and
                            working to deadlines;
       5
                        •   evaluation;

                        •   development and management of databases; and

                        •   development of operational policies and standards.




                               One APS Career … Thousands of Opportunities

Administrative use only
Position Number                9080                             EVA Number                N/A
Immediate Supervisor           Divisional Manager, ASD          Approval date             13 April 2010
                                                                            Assistant Manager
             Classification                   Work Location                    Employment Status

         Executive Level 1                 Central Office, Woden                Ongoing Full-Time




                      A good understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of
         6            Workplace Diversity, Occupational Health and Safety and Industrial Democracy,
                      and the ability to promote and practice these in the workplace.




                      Knowledge of company hostel operations and programs relating to community
         7
                      hostels (desirable)




CONDITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT
The successful applicant will be required to:

    1.       Be an Australian citizen
    2.       Satisfactorily complete an AFP Police Records Check
    3.       Satisfactorily complete a probationary period
    4.       Satisfactorily complete a medical assessment




                               One APS Career … Thousands of Opportunities

Administrative use only
Position Number                9080                         EVA Number        N/A
Immediate Supervisor           Divisional Manager, ASD      Approval date     13 April 2010