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Welcome to this month’s edition of Talent Bank. We are dedicated to providing you with exceptional contractors. Talent Bank is a unique way of assisting our clients to address their recruitment needs by introducing pre–vetted, high quality candidates. This month we have selected the best candidates for you to consider. Only our highest ranked candidates have made this list. If you are interested in discussing any of these exceptional candidates please call our reception on 6257 1010 or follow the links below to email the relevant consultant. The below links will take you directly to resumes specific to that category of skills and relevant candidate reviews:

Accounting & Finance

Administration

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Executive

Human Resources

Information Technology

Policy & Program

Project Management

Legal

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Community Service and Canberra Institute of Technology. Congratulations to all winners and everyone involved on their achievements. If you would like more information, visit www.skills.act.gov.au . We look forward to providing interview assistance to those moving onto the Nationals! This month PCA’s Contractor of the Month is Karen Causer. Karen is currently placed with William Heague Barrister and Solicitor and has done such an amazing job that her role has been extended twice and we have received nothing but glowing feedback on her performance, with her duties continually expanding. The latest DFP Project Index indicates public sector demand is still leading the way in project management jobs. To find out the latest trends, subscribe to receive the report via http://bit.ly/1slECb8

ACCOUNTING FINANCE

Senior Finance Officer, Finance Officer, Payroll Officer

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles Australian Citizen Immediate Availability $65K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact James Amos by email or 6162 7309. Ref # 100551535

Identified capability: Accounts receivable, accounts payable, daily and monthly bank reconciliations, general ledger processing, travel arrangement, payroll processing, staff supervision and inductions, special financial projects, and budget revision.

Qualifications and systems experience: Associate Diploma of Accounting, AccPac, Peoplesoft, Microsoft Office Suite, MicrOpay.

Sector experience and positions held: All experience in private sector. Eight years as Senior Finance Officer. Five and half years as Accounts Team Leader. Two years as Account Assistant.

Behavioural work profile: A steady, thorough and relaxed person; dependable and predictable who performs well in a consistent and well-organised manner. Seeks a familiar and structured work environment with predictable work patterns. Best suited for positions of office, administration and operation nature.

Our evaluation: Presented well to interview in corporate attire. Has a mature and laid back personality, and answered questions with good communication skills. Motivated by being challenged and providing a comfortable lifestyle for family. Identified greatest strengths as accounting skills with over 20 years experience, reliability, integrity, work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to learn new concepts quickly.

Finance Officer, Cost Accountant, Management Accountant

Contract, Temporary Roles Baseline Security Clearance 2 Weeks Notice Required $70K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact James Amos by email or 6162 7309. Ref # 100553488

Identified capability: Portfolio budget statements, financial year end statements, CBMS, budgeting, in-house design and management of financial reporting, cash flows and cash management, general ledger maintenance and reconciliations, asset management, inventory management, debtors, creditors, and taxation.

Qualifications and systems experience: Bachelor of Commerce, FinanceOne, AccPac, DBits, CBMS, MYOB, Xero, Quickbooks, Sun Accounting System, Microsoft Office Suite.

Sector experience and positions held: Seven years in the APS from APS6 Financial Accountant, APS6 Management Accountant, APS6 Senior Finance Officer, to EL1 Senior Management Accountant.

Behavioural work profile: A logical, disciplined and dependable person that seeks a status quo, unchanging, familiar and secure work environment with predictable work patterns. Best suited for technical, supportive and specialist positions in administration and operation where tasks are being cyclically and consistently repeated.

Our evaluation: Excellent presentation and communication

skills with a friendly and mature personality. Motivated by job satisfaction and management of a budget. Identified greatest strengths as communication skills, attention to detail, adaptability to change, and Microsoft Excel skills.

Financial and Business Analyst

Permanent - S26 Transfer Australian Citizen 2 Weeks Notice Required $110K + Super Contact Sandy Gibbs by email or 6162 7305. Ref # 100548578

Identified capability: Management of fixed asset register and stocktake, preparation of annual financial statements, balance sheet reconciliation, budgeting and forecasting, cost centre reporting, end of month reporting, implementation of system processes, management of accounts receivable debtors, procurement and contract management.

Qualifications and systems experience: Certificate of Computing, Postgraduate Diploma Accounting and Business Management, CA Associate Member, Project Management Diploma, Government Procurement and Contract Management.

Sector experience and positions held: Nine years experience in public sector as Finance Manager, Project Analyst, Finance Project Accountant and Management Accountant. Two years experience in not for profit sector as Finance Accounts Manager and Finance, Procurement and Project Coordinator.

Behavioural work profile: A friendly, well organised person who is diplomatic and tactful with others. Performs accurate tasks and works in orderly manner. Also described as systematic, confident, deliberate, dependable and loyal. Management style is based on need to get things right and at the same time belong to a team. Lead and prefer steadiness and routine. Need to comply with high standards of quality and refrain from harsh decisions.

ADMINISTRATION

Administration Officer/Quality Assurance Manager/Data Entry Officer

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles Australian Citizen Immediate Availability $50K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact James Amos by email or 6162 7309. Ref # 100533816

Identified capability: Escalation management, team supervision of 10 staff members, data extraction and evaluation, compliance with APS guidelines and policies, travel arrangement, sales, stakeholder engagement, quality assurance management.

Qualifications and systems experience: OHS White Card, Senior First Aid, Certificate III in Tourism and Travel, MS Office Suite.

Sector experience and positions held: Nine months in APS as an Escalation Management Team Supervisor, two and half years in private sector as Senior Travel Consultant and Quality Assurance Manager.

Behavioural work profile: A logical, disciplined and dependable person that seeks a status quo, unchanging, familiar and secure work environment with predictable work patterns. Best suited for technical, supportive and specialist positions in administration and operation where tasks are being cyclically and consistently repeated.

Our evaluation: Brings a professional and friendly personality. A very logical candidate, who answered questions during interview with excellent communication skills. Motivated by providing a comfortable lifestyle for his family. Identified greatest strengths as attention to detail, honest and kind personality, ability to collaborate with and include a team, and efficiency in completing tasks.

Property Manager/Administration Officer

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles Negative Vetting 2 Security Clearance Immediate Availability $50K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact James Amos by email or 6162 7309. Ref # 100558255

Identified capability: Prospecting, data entry, stakeholder engagement, contract management, diary management, commercial cleaning, reception duties, and business management.

Qualifications and systems experience: Certificate IV in Real Estate Sales, Undergraduate in Criminology and Criminal Justice, MS Office Suite.

Sector experience and positions held: Two and half years in the APS as an Administrator and Personal Assistant, four years in the private sector as a Receptionist, seven years cleaning and self employed experience, and six months as a Property Manager.

Behavioural work profile: An Administrator, Supporter and Promoter; a logical, well-organised, and patient person who is good at performing accurate and cyclical tasks. Seeks a well-structured and secure environment, free of tension where routine and predictable work is being performed. Best suited for positions where their expertise, knowledge and skills are appreciated.

Our evaluation: Communication skills and a friendly, down to earth personality. Motivated by continuous improvement, and career development. Identified greatest strengths as organised and structured approach to work and positive personality.

Administrator and Receptionist

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles (>6 months) Australian Citizen 1 Weeks Notice Required $50K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Kate Gunn by email or 6162 7317 Ref # 100443132

Identified capability: Well developed administrative support person experienced in legal, medical, recruitment and property industries. Strong attention to detail with robust customer service giving time and careful consideration to every enquiry.

Qualifications and systems experience: Foundations of Human Resource Management, Certificate IV in Business Administration. Systems experience includes Microsoft 10 package including Word (intermediate), Excel (basic), and Xero Bookkeeping (basic).

Sector experience and positions held: Five years experience in the retail sector and six years in administration positions across a variety of industries, including two years as a Personal Assistant to a business owner.

Behavioural work profile: Extremely self motivated, mature and realistic. Simply gets on with the tasks at hand with a no fuss attitude.

Our evaluation: A well rounded contractor who has worked with PCA on many assignments. We have only received positive feedback regarding performance and expectations. One who will simply slot into any office environment.

Customer Service Administrator

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles (>6 months) Australian Citizen Immediate Availability $55K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Kate Gunn by email or 6162 7317 Ref # 100359733

Identified capability: Frontline service in call centre, property and debt recovery – highlighting a well developed customer service background. Strong administration skills, including MS Office, various data entry as well as time management skills.

Qualifications and systems experience: Business Administration, MYOB (advanced), MS Excel (advanced) and various office related certificates. Current working with vulnerable people check.

Sector experience and positions held: Six months local government experience, nine years in federal government, and 12 months in private sector.

Behavioural work profile: A strong Administrator and Supporter. Described as careful, dependable, precise, patient and kind.

Our evaluation: A no fuss, get on with the job attitude. This candidate has seen it all in regards to different styles of communication and will adapt accordingly. Well presented with a positive attitude.

All-round Administrator

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles (>6 months) Negative Vetting I Security Clearance Immediate Availability $65K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Kate Gunn by email or 6162 7317 Ref # 100328685

Identified capability: Extensive compliance and inspector background, quality assurance of product and reporting. Most recently front of house for a large federal government agency assisting with on-boarding of new staff. Exceptional customer care with the highest of attention to detail.

Qualifications and systems experience: Bachelor of Science, Diploma in Basic Education, various courses in administration and office support, including First Aid.

Sector experience and positions held: Two years public sector experience in the one department and ten years private sector experience in two organisations.

Behavioural work profile: Described as logical, open minded, factual and results orientated.

Our evaluation: Very well presented and polite. This candidate is a quick learner, will put her hand up at any time to assist and thrives on learning.

Office Manager and Receptionist

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles (>6 months) Australian Citizen 2 Weeks Notice Required $55K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Kate Gunn by email or 6162 7317 Ref # 100256816

Identified capability: A strong, well developed administrator, coordinator and team support leader. This candidate brings demonstrated success in meeting tight deadlines with effective communication through team leadership. A high achiever, with strong attention to detail in all work outputs.

Qualifications and systems experience: Certificate III in Business, computer savvy, enjoys working with database programs. Has developed many skills and attributes on the job.

Sector experience and positions held: Eight years across two different private business industries in administration and client facing roles.

Behavioural work profile: A well presented, positive candidate who is simply a “doer”. Able to take on constructive feedback to improve, shows initiative to improve process and is loyal, logical and well disciplined with processes.

Our evaluation: Extremely positive in nature, great customer service skills with developed organisation and administration skills.

CONTACT CENTRE

Service Delivery Specialist and Consultant

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles Australian Citizen Immediate Availability $60K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Kylie Hansen by email or 6162 7310. Ref # 100553784

Identified capability: Very adaptable candidate that could walk into most roles easily and quickly take on the needed. Very engaging individual with articulate communication. Has a real passion for the heath and fitness industry, using knowledge to better people’s lives.

Qualifications and systems experience: Diploma in Fitness and Recreation, working with vulnerable people check, Drone and Light Rigid bus licences.

Sector experience and positions held: 15 plus years experience in roles from Sports Administrator to Sports Centre Manager.

Behavioural work profile: A steady, thorough and relaxed person. Dependable and predictable who performs well in a consistent and well organized manner. Always willing to help others and can also be described as adaptable, precise, predictable, loyal and kind.

Our evaluation: Very adaptable and engaging candidate that could walk into most roles easily and quickly take on what is needed.

EXECUTIVE

Senior Program/Project Director

Permanent, Contract Roles (>12 months) Australian Citizen 4 Weeks Notice Required $170K + Super Contact Sandy Gibbs by email or 6162 7305. Ref # 100347591

Identified capability: Diverse business project experience - planning, directing and strategy. Long term program and project management experience including stakeholder management, advocacy and negotiating; contract management; risk management and leadership.

Qualifications and systems experience: PRINCE2

Practitioner, MBA, Company Directors Course, Master of

Engineering.

Sector experience and positions held: Private industry and government experience, specifically in a Project Director and Senior Management capacity with over 20 years of knowledge on offer.

Behavioural work profile: An intuitive person, very good at anticipating what is needed. Innovative in their approach, persistent, and analytical - but with a big picture capability. Behavioural testing identifies a Driver and Administrator - very complementary traits. Creative and systematic with a high ability to investigate and resolve problems. Can be described as logical, precise and direct. Management style of this dynamic technical specialist is expressed in their ability to make decisions.

Our evaluation: An extremely commercial and influential candidate with high level capability. This candidate will come in to any team and make things happen. A very pleasant, genuine individual, who prefers to focus on tasks.

Operations Manager

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles Australian Citizen 1-2 Weeks Notice $110K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Sandy Gibbs by email or 6162 7305. Ref # 100556965

Identified capability: Clearly identified skills across governance, business operations, strategy – both development and implementation, membership management, and human resource/team leadership. Experience with system and risk reviews and new system integration. Customer centric and exceptional project liaison skills, stakeholder management and delivery.

Qualifications and systems experience: Bachelor of Social Science, Diploma of Frontline Management, Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment, current studies in Diploma in Leadership and Management

Sector experience and positions held: 15+ years Not for Profit sector experience.

Behavioural work profile: Identifies as a Promoter, Driver and Administrator; a candidate who is enthusiastic, outgoing and poised. Good promoters and can be described as competitive, persuasive, active, adaptable and conventional. A participative leader who will investigate before taking action. Manages people well in a specialist environment. A best solutions approach and suit roles which include negotiating, advising and persuading.

Our evaluation: An extremely astute candidate. Highly professional and very passionate - identifying absolute loyal to their work. Highly adaptable and resourceful. Technically savvy and very respectful of frameworks, compliance and policy, but very capable of execution and delivery too. This stood out when interviewing this candidate is an absolute “doer” and committed to the task at hand. I was impressed and I am very positive she will bring huge value to any team she joins.

Business and General Manager

Permanent or Contract Roles (>12 months) Australian Citizen 2 Weeks Notice Required $130K + Super Contact Sandy Gibbs by email or 6162 7305. Ref # 100324506

Identified capability: Strategic leadership with restructuring and change management expertise. Counselling and coaching through to full operational capability including compliance, finance, budgeting, marketing, communications, HR, risk evaluation and management, start-up processes, events, and experience in constitutional reviews and change.

Qualifications and systems experience: MBA, Bachelor of Social Work, Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training

Sector experience and positions held: 15+ years in not for profit sector, five years in the private sector - construction, and five years consulting and business ownership.

Behavioural work profile: An Administrator, Driver and Promoter; logical, systematic, accurate and direct by nature. Adheres to procedures, quality control and high standards. Described as factual, correct, active and verbal. Management style of this alert person is persuasive. They can lead a team communicating well and delegating in order to achieve results. Well suited to positions requiring influence and to lead in technical specialist positions.

Our evaluation: An extremely astute man, with broad business capability and a high level of “fix it” to his repertoire. Highly investigative and focused on getting a business on track. Very strong communicator and leader of change. A true professional and valuable asset to any business.

Sales and Business Manager

Permanent, Contract Roles Nil Security Clearance 1 Weeks Notice Required $90K $200k + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Kylie Hansen by email or 6162 7310. Ref # 100555767

Identified capability: A strong Business Manager on all levels and understanding of business growth in Canberra and surrounds. Highly developed experience in finance, people management, company takeovers, compliance, OHS legislation, and sales and marketing strategies.

Sector experience and positions held: Eight plus years as a Senior Business Manager in the private sector for large commercial companies.

Behavioural work profile: A logical and diplomatic person

who is also social and friendly. They like to follow standard operating procedures, work with people and may be described as communicative, systematic, precise, accurate and active as well as conventional, disciplined and adaptable. Management style of this person is systematic, careful, structured and participative. They also manage by following procedures and precedents. Management style is based on their sensitivity and need to achieve perfect results.

Our evaluation: This candidate is the very epitome of an achiever. Very concise and to the point while still being engaging. Has proven experience in turning business around. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong ability in managing difficult environments and situations.

General Management – Program/Project Management and Quality

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles (>6-12 months) Australian Citizen 4 Weeks Notice Required $120-$130K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Sandy Gibbs by email or 6162 7305. Ref # 100365140

Identified capability: An extremely well rounded Senior Executive who knows how to deliver highly complex projects and get results. Experience includes PMbok, program management, workshop facilitation including course development, policy, quality assurance and risk management, accreditation processses, secretariat, recruitment and team leadership.

Qualifications and systems experience: Master of Project Management, Diploma AICD, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Graduate Certificate of Business (Quality Management), Bachelor of Business, Diploma of Applied Science.

Sector experience and positions held: 15 years not for profit sector experience, 10 years in education sector with last three years in higher education, and five years in private plus own ongoing consulting work.

Behavioural work profile: A Driver and Supporter; a direct and results focused individual. Hardworking and persistent. Management style is logical and organised and can lead a team to achieve defined goals. Likes a challenging environment and likes to see things to conclusion. Well suited to strategic roles including planning, research, dealing with problems and where execution is needed.

Our evaluation: An extremely engaging person with a collaborative approach. Someone who is very balanced and a finisher. Will not shy away from complex problems and will bring a strong team spirit.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Rehab Specialist / HR Generalist

Permanent or Contract (>6-12 months) Roles Baseline Security Clearance 2 Weeks Notice Required $110K - $120K + Super Contact Sandy Gibbs by email or 6162 7305. Ref # 100519527

Identified capability: WHS and Rehab Specialist with mediation experience and a solid understanding of associated legislation and compliance. General HR capability including duties such as performance management, recruitment, advisory work and business partnering, case management and workplace relations.

Qualifications and systems experience: Masters in HR and ER, Bachelor of Business, Certificate IV in WHS and Certificate IV in Rehab Case Management.

Sector experience and positions held: Over 10 years across private industry and government sectors, including case management, HR support, HR business partnering and workplace relations.

Behavioural work profile: A highly professional, confident candidate who is outgoing and poised. An optimistic person who can be described as competitive, persuasive, adaptable and conventional. Well suited to roles where negotiating and advising are included.

Our evaluation: This candidate is clearly knowledgeable and knows how to communicate that knowledge.

APS5/6 HR Officer

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles (>6 months) Baseline Security Clearance (previous NV1) 2 Weeks Notice Required $75K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Kate Gunn by email or 6162 7317 Ref # 100405802

Identified capability: Extensive APS recruitment experience, managing small and large teams with end to end recruitment. Proven ability to improve processes, develop and implement recruitment initiatives. Strong data and analytical skills with the ability to mitigate risk and identify opportunities of improvement through trends.

Qualifications and systems experience: Diploma in Human Resources. Many system experience including eRecruit and SAP.

Sector experience and positions held: 13 years public sector experience.

Behavioural work profile: Strong Promoter and Driver. Described as confident with the respect of others, someone who is strong willed, self starting, and persistent.

Our evaluation: Well rounded and personable HR Officer, not looking to climb the ladder! Quite happy at the APS5/6 level.

Senior HR Generalist and Business Partner

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles Australian Citizen Immediate Availability $110K - 120K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Debora Moss by email or 6162 7324. Ref # 100550696

Identified capability: HR Generalist with a good deal of experience in organisational development as well as WHS having implemented AS4801 OH&S Management Systems. Leadership experience building capability and high performing HR teams. Strong data analyst, resilient and very aware of different cultures within the workplace. Very adaptable, will roll sleeves up and churn out significant pieces of work.

Qualifications and systems experience: Masters in Human Resource Management, Master Trainer Certification.

Sector experience and positions held: 12 years human resources experience in a variety of high profile organisations as well as the not for profit sector.

Our evaluation: A very adaptable candidate who will be a real ‘do-er’ in any organisation. Ready for a new opportunity to build on existing experience in a generalist or more specialised

role.

EL1 / EL2 Human Resources Generalist

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles (>6 months) Australian Citizen Immediate Availability $120K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Debora Moss by email or 6162 7324. Ref # 100551986

Identified capability: A HR leader with a wealth of experience in both the public service and private sector. Extensive experience and responsibility across all areas of human resource management including Information Systems, Workforce Planning, Learning and Development and Capability and Culture. A strategic professional who is very innovative in their day to day operations with a high level of communication to senior board members giving advice on organisational development and strategic direction.

Qualifications and systems experience: Masters in Human Resource Management (specialising in Management of Organisational Change), Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Sector experience and positions held: Held a variety of senior level roles such as HR Director for one of the Big Four organisations and National HR Manager and Organisational Development and Strategic Planning Manager within the Australian Public Service.

Behavioural work profile: Suited to roles requiring persuasion, promotion and quick action with authority to carry their decisions out without supervision or need to refer. Influential and inspiring, confident and optimistic. Enjoys coaching and mentoring.

Our evaluation: A very solid candidate with a great deal of high end experience. This candidate will offer you the full package in terms of their exposure to the Human Resources world. A strong communicator who will bring their staff on board in terms of organisational change and outcomes.

EL1 HR and Finance Systems Support

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles Baseline Security Clearance Immediate Availability $110-130K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Debora Moss by email or 6162 7324. Ref # 100548518

Identified capability: An ICT and business management professional. Project experience includes ICT, business change, process improvement and human capital management. Ability to translate technology language to a simplified base that all stakeholders can understand. Vendor contract management including SAP and PeopleSoft. Business strategy and architecture.

Qualifications and systems experience: Bachelor of Arts and Master of Business (in progress).

Sector experience and positions held: Over 20 years experience within the public service in Director level roles in HR and Finance Systems Support, Infrastructure and Support, and Information Exchange Systems.

Behavioural work profile: A confident and friendly person who loves solving problems, making decisions and is very

action oriented. Relationships are important; they enjoy coaching and mentoring and are very motivational and enthusiastic.

Our evaluation: Very impressive candidate with an open and honest communicative style.

EL1 Human Resources/Policy

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles (>6 months) Baseline Security Clearance 2 Weeks Notice Required $100K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Debora Moss by email or 6162 7324. Ref # 100387135

Identified capability: A strategic leader who loves a challenge and thrives on the excitement of organisational improvement. Proven relationship management expertise, communication and policy development. Has the ability to establish trust and communicate with influence to deliver results. Key achievements include developing whole of government staff realignment policies which resulted in change management outcomes. Providing practical guidance on redeployment and redundancies and implementing best practice human resource strategies.

Qualifications and systems experience: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Concepts of Human Learning and Development and Certificate IV in Workplace and Business Coaching.

Sector experience and positions held: A varied career across Federal and ACT Government in a wide range of roles from Policy and Project to Human Resources, Learning and Development and People and Performance.

Behavioural work profile: A forward thinking individual who is compliant, orderly and logical as well as determined, influential and confident.

Our evaluation: A very calming candidate with a professional and engaging manner. Will add value to any department looking for someone with such a varied background.

APS6 Recruitment Officer

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles (>6 months) Baseline Security Clearance Immediate Availability $85K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Debora Moss by email or 6162 7324. Ref # 100211517

Identified capability: A strong human resources candidate with a good background in both private organisations and the APS. A highly capable and personable professional looking for a rewarding role in a team oriented environment.

Qualifications and systems experience: Bachelor of Education, knowledgeable and proficient in the use of HRIS and Recruitment Management Systems such as Aurion, eRecruit, Taleo, PageUp, PeopleSoft HRIS and SAP HRIS.

Sector experience and positions held: 18 months APS experience in the capacity of Recruitment Officer, along with private sector experience in Sydney and London.

Our evaluation: An experienced recruitment professional looking to further their APS career. Highly presentable with excellent communication skills. People orientated with a client focus.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Project Manager – ICT

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles (>6 months) Australian Citizen Immediate Availability $100K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Ashleigh McKenzie by email or 6162 7306. Ref # 100554856

Identified capability: 20 years IT experience providing IT support, leadership, system administration, analysis, IT strategy and project management as well as client relations and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications and systems experience: Currently studying Diploma in Leadership. Sound knowledge of NMB, Data Centre, Multi Site VPNs, VMWare Virtualised Environments, Microsoft Server and Desktop Software and Hardware, SQL, Web Technologies, Security Anti Virus and Malware Software, Cloud and On Premise Solutions, Disaster Recovery Planning and Solutions.

Sector experience and positions held: Three years ICT Manager within not for profit, three years federal government experience within IT Support, Helpdesk Analyst, Technical Support and ICT.

Behavioural work profile: Professional, resilient, hardworking and technically astute individual with a excellent work ethic and great attitude.

Our evaluation: Highly personable, engaging and very capable with a willingness to learn and further develop. Great work ethic with a solid and stable work history within IT.

EL1 HR and Finance Systems Support

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles Baseline Security Clearance Immediate Availability $110-130K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Debora Moss by email or 6162 7324. Ref # 100548518

Identified capability: An ICT and business management professional. Project experience includes ICT, business change, process improvement and human capital management. Ability to translate technology language to a simplified base that all stakeholders can understand. Vendor contract management including SAP and PeopleSoft. Business strategy and architecture.

Qualifications and systems experience: Bachelor of Arts and Master of Business (in progress).

Sector experience and positions held: Over 20 years experience within the Public Service in Director level roles in HR and Finance Systems Support, Infrastructure and Support, and Information Exchange Systems.

Behavioural work profile: A confident and friendly person who loves solving problems, making decisions and is very action oriented. Relationships are important; they enjoy coaching and mentoring and are very motivational and enthusiastic.

Our evaluation: Very impressive candidate with an open and honest communicative style.

POLICY PROGRAM

Senior Program and Policy Manager

Contract, Temporary Roles Australian Citizen 1-2 Weeks Notice Required $120K - $140K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Sandy Gibbs by email or 6162 7305. Ref # 100542789

Identified capability: Experience is across policy and regulatory matters having also managed regulatory reviews. Writing encompasses community engagement, ministerial submissions, senate estimates, formal publications, speeches and the development/documentation of formal processes. This candidate has very well developed research skills, including demographic analysis and regulatory burden measurements, helping devise economic models when required. Overall, business improvement capability is solid, as is her strong stakeholder engagement and liaison skills.

Qualifications and systems experience: PhD, Bachelor of Science (Tech), Associate Diploma Materials Conservation.

Sector experience and positions held: 20+ years in both federal and ACT Government, including various cultural institutions, with roles including energy efficiency policy, analysis and reporting, program management including capacity building, secretariat, and public policy - just to name some!

Behavioural work profile: Identifies as an outgoing, social person, who communicates with enthusiasm on technical specialist and factual subjects with accuracy and logic. Can be described as adaptable, persuasive and systematic. Management style is influencing and reliant on fact, therefore a participative leader.

Our evaluation: Outstanding program management experience, including several high profile projects and with this, top writing capability. With a high level of professionalism, this candidate also interviews in a very considered, calm manner. Motivated by solving problems and sorting complex issues.

Senior Data Analyst

Contract, Temporary Roles Negative Vetting I Security Clearance Immediate Availability $90K plus + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Kylie Hansen by email or 6162 7310. Ref # 100343198

Identified capability: Extensive experience in data, research and strategic analysis. Strong ability to manage teams and bring desired outcomes for organisations. Long term thinking and considers the what if’s before they arise. Can identify risk and implement risk mitigation strategies. Excellent understanding of trends and forecasting.

Qualifications and systems experience: Master of Systems Engineering, Master of Science in Operations Research and Statistics, Certificate of Naval Architecture, Certificate in Fitting and Machining.

Sector experience and positions held: 30+ years in federal government in multiple departments. Earlier career has been in architectural design and implementation.

Behavioural work profile: A good problem solver, an analytical and assertive person who acts quickly and is also a perfectionist. Also described as logical, systematic, accurate,

results orientated, direct and precise. Management style is based on drive to achieve accurate results while following the rules.

Our evaluation: Well developed skills and experience in the field of data and analysis, also happy to lead and manage teams. Very easy to engage and communicate with, informative and articulate.

Project Officer

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles (>6 months) Australian Citizen 1 Weeks Notice Required $65K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Kate Gunn by email or 6162 7317 Ref # 100517391

Identified capability: Experienced working with competing deadlines and tight timeframes using strategy, a calm approach and quick wits. Well respected supervisor, leader, mentor, who values honestly, loyalty and confidentiality. Works extremely well under pressure; juggling multiple priorities.

Qualifications and systems experience: Communications Media and Multimedia with a major in Marketing, Certificate IV Frontline Management. Experience with media systems including MAX TV, Thompson and LOUTH automation systems.

Sector experience and positions held: Television production (on-air presentation) over 11 years, hospitality management over one and half years, and hospitality and customer service for six years.

Behavioural work profile: Multiple transferable skills, with a “can-do” attitude and a bright positive personality. This candidate will prove themselves in the first week in any project role showing great problem solving and key stakeholder relationship management skills.

Our evaluation: Motivated, personable – a “real” candidate with a can-do attitude! Definitely one to meet and capable of proving themselves in any organisation.

EL1/EL2 Policy Officer

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles (>6 months) Australian Citizen 2-3 Weeks Notice Required $100K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Debora Moss by email or 6162 7324 Ref # 100552629

Identified capability: A qualified policy expert specialising in health information management. A wealth of experience within research, analysis, consultation and development of system wide policy. Provided advice on policy decisions and implementation.

Qualifications and systems experience: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Research, Bachelor of Science.

Sector experience and positions held: Seven years with a federal government department developing management policy framework and related policy supporting new health legislation. Additional experience within data analysis and collection.

Our evaluation: An excellent policy candidate with very strong writing and research skills, highly educated and a great role model for less experienced members of staff.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Project Manager - ICT

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles (>6 months) Australian Citizen Immediate Availability $100K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Ashleigh McKenzie by email or 6162 7306. Ref # 100554856

Identified capability: 20 years IT experience providing IT support, leadership, system administration, analysis, IT strategy and project management as well as client relations and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications and systems experience: Currently studying Diploma in Leadership. Sound knowledge of NMB, Data Centre, Multi Site VPNs, VMWare Virtualised Environments, Microsoft Server and Desktop Software and Hardware, SQL, Web Technologies, Security Anti Virus and Malware Software, Cloud and On Premise Solutions, Disaster Recovery Planning and Solutions.

Sector experience and positions held: Three years ICT Manager within not for profit, three years federal government experience within IT Support, Helpdesk Analyst, Technical Support and ICT.

Behavioural work profile: Professional, resilient, hardworking and technically astute individual with a excellent work ethic and great attitude.

Our evaluation: Highly personable, engaging and very capable with a willingness to learn and further develop. Great work ethic with a solid and stable work history within IT.

Project and Contract Management

Permanent and Contract Roles (>6 months) Negative Vetting 2 Security Clearance 2 Weeks Notice Required $93K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Debora Moss by email or 6162 7324. Ref # 100548072

Identified capability: A results orientated Project Manager with experience across contract management, facilities maintenance and procurement. Currently in a role that is very broad and encompasses everything from asset management, environmental and legislative compliance, OHS, security, vehicle fleet and risk management. Previous experience in managing large projects in the building industry.

Qualifications and systems experience: Certificate IV in Government Procurement and Contracting, Diploma and Certificate IV in Project Management.

Sector experience and positions held: Five years in federal government with previous experience in the construction trade in management roles.

Behavioural work profile: An influential and inspiring individual with a very optimistic attitude. Ambitious, determined and logical. Relationships are important, enjoys coaching and mentoring, motivational and enthusiastic.

Our evaluation: This candidate will offer fabulous value for money. They will bring a commercial flair along with government knowledge and will thrive in a project role within facilities, security or construction.

EL1 Project Management

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles (>6 months) Negative Vetting I Security Clearance Immediate Availability $115K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Debora Moss by email or 6162 7324. Ref # 100522219

Identified capability: A positive candidate with a great “can do” attitude with a wealth of experience across project management, secretariat, risk management as well as governance and reporting. Their corporate experience brings cohesion, high accountability and success to project teams. The roles they have been involved in have seen them manage complex system mergers whilst maintaining communication progress with stakeholders. In addition they have experience of producing high levels of secretariat work to executive management groups.

Qualifications and systems experience: Bachelor of Economics, Prince2 Foundation, Effective Governance Masterclass, Project Management Training

Sector experience and positions held: Over 20 years experience within the APS.

Behavioural work profile: An accommodating, careful and compliant candidate with a business-like manner. Will excel in roles where there are procedures and routines. A friendly, dependable, easy-going candidate who will enjoy coaching and mentoring in a motivational and enthusiastic way.

Our evaluation: Great candidate looking for a role within project management, governance or the secretariat space. Also very confidence with policy and business improvement.

LEGAL

Paralegal – Commercial / Property

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles (>6 months) Australian Citizen Immediate Availability $60K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Kate Gunn by email or 6162 7317 Ref # 100443132

Identified capability: Developed experience as a Paralegal with a local firm (two years). Project support over a number of sectors, as well as planning and building own property. Strong analysis, administration and stakeholder engagement skills. Good communicator and presents well.

Qualifications and systems experience: Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, International Business Law, Bachelor of Arts (Combined Honours in Law Major).

Sector experience and positions held: 10 years in the private sector and six months in the public sector in short term contract roles.

Behavioural work profile: Strong Administrator and Promoter. Described as logical, likes to follow standard operating procedures and work in a systematic, precise and accurate manner.

Our evaluation: Very well presented, listened intently and a good all round candidate.

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

APS5/APS6 Communications Officer – Part-time

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles Australian Citizen 2 Weeks Notice Required $75k + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Ashleigh McKenzie by email or 6162 7306 Ref # 100538018

Identified capability: Tertiary qualified communications and marketing professional with experience in both public and private sector internal and external communications and journalism

Qualifications and systems experience: Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy and Gender Studies), Master of Media Practice, Diploma of US Studies.

Sector experience and positions held: Communications Officer, Communications Coordinator, Editorial Coordinator, Reporter and Marketing Coordinator.

Our evaluation: A solid capable and switched on individual who would fit in anywhere.

APS5/APS 6 Media Officer

Permanent, Contract, Temporary Roles Baseline Security Clearance 2 Weeks Notice Required $75-80K + Super or hourly rate equivalent Contact Ashleigh McKenzie by email or 6162 7306 Ref # 100549076

Identified capability: Qualified Media Professional with experience in both the public and private sector. Experienced in both proactive and reactive media, media issues management, social media, writing, editorial, stakeholder engagement and relationship management.

Qualifications and systems experience: Bachelor of Sports Management, Bachelor of Sports Media, Post-Graduate Diploma Legal Studies.

Sector experience and positions held: Six years media and communications experience as Media Officer, Digital Content Producer, Communications Coordinator and Communications Officer. Federal and local government experience in addition to private sector.

Behavioural work profile: An energetic, highly organised and meticulous team player with strong writing skills and willingness to learn and take on extra responsibilities.

Our evaluation: Positive and switched on individual with a very open and honest communication style.

SCRIBES

PCA People have extensive experience in providing scribing services that include but are not limited to:

Application shortlisting Scheduling of interviews

Scribing and administrative services Reference checking Candidate feedback

Written selection reports

We provide a highly effective, streamlined scribing service that makes it easier for clients to continue with their business objectives. Our scribes have extensive experience at all levels and deliver flexible,

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