Part 2 Overview

Chief Operating Officer Division

In 2018–19 the Chief Operating Officer Division comprised the Chief Finance Officer Branch, the People and Governance Branch, and the Parliamentary Experience Branch.

The division provides advice and services to DPS on governance, strategy, finance, procurement, and human resources. This ensures that DPS complies with its responsibilities under the PS Act, the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and a range of other legislative obligations, including human resources-related legislation. The division also provides visitor programs, catering and events services, art services, legal services, risk and auditing services, planning and performance reporting and manages licences and contracts for building occupants.

Chief Finance Officer Branch

The Chief Finance Officer Branch provides financial services, corporate systems and payroll related services to the department.

The branch is made up of five sections, which report to the Chief Finance Officer:

  • Financial and Assets Accounting
  • Corporate Business Operations Centre
  • Management Accounting
  • Procurement and Contract Management, and
  • Corporate Systems and Central Rosters Unit.

People and Governance Branch

The People and Governance Branch provide objective timely and quality human resource, legal, governance and strategic advice and support services to ensure compliance and service delivery.

The branch is made up of four sections which report to the Assistant Secretary:

  • Organisational Capability and Culture
  • Wellbeing and Performance
  • Legal Services, and
  • Corporate Governance.

Parliamentary Experience Branch

The Parliamentary Experience Branch is responsible for the development and delivery of a broad range of experiences and services for parliamentarians, visitors and all building occupants. The branch works closely with stakeholders across the Parliament.

The branch is made up of four sections, which report to the Assistant Secretary:

  • Art Collection and Exhibitions
  • Contracts and Licences
  • Visitor Experience, and
  • APH Catering and Events.