Temporary Register

About this role

IPEA is an independent Commonwealth statutory authority with advisory, reporting and assurance responsibilities for the work expenses of parliamentarians and their staff. We successfully deliver our objectives by creating a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision and use of parliamentary work resources. Our approach is to guide Parliamentarians and their staff with the development of tailored education, advice, reporting to assist with compliance and enforcement as appropriate. Our work includes: • providing advice to parliamentarians and their staff employed under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 (MOP(S) Act) on travel expenses and allowances • monitoring parliamentarians and MOP(S) Act employees regarding travel expenses, allowances, and related expenses • administering travel expenses, allowances, and related expenses, including processing of these claims • educating parliamentarians and their staff and raising awareness of the Parliamentary Business Resources framework • publicly reporting on work expenses under the Parliamentary Business Resources framework • assuring and auditing the use of travel resources • advising, educating and raising awareness about the Parliamentary Business Resources framework and the principles to consider when making decisions about the use of taxpayer money, and • assure the Australian public about the efficient, effective, economical and ethical use of taxpayer money. We are a cohesive and flexible agency that embraces the Australian Public Service (APS) philosophy of one APS career, thousands of opportunities. At IPEA, we value diversity, inclusion, and flexibility, and we draw on our team’s diverse skills, perspectives, and backgrounds to achieve our goals. We are committed to building a highly capable, innovative, and adaptive workforce. Our supportive workplace offers flexible arrangements, study assistance, and access to an Employee Assistance Program. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature-age individuals, and people with disability, regardless of sex, sexuality, or gender identity To learn more about IPEA, including our Census results, our branches and what we do, please visit our website . IPEA’s Temporary Employment Register provides a pool of candidates for non-ongoing vacancies of varying durations, up to 18 months. By registering, you may be considered for short-term opportunities across different teams and functions that match your skills and experience as they arise. The register may be used to fill temporary positions in the following work areas: • Administration • Audit/Evaluation • Communication • Customer Service/Call Centre • Economics • Finance/Procurement • Human Resources/People • Information, Communications, Technology (ICT) • Legal • Procurement/Contract Management • Project Management/Program Management • Statistics Please note that by applying, it does not guarantee a vacancy or an offer of employment during its term.