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National Portrait Gallery of Australia
Corporate Services
Governance & Risk Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Parkes, ACT
Salary: $115,183 – $135,659
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 6773
Applications close: Sunday, 31 March, 2024
Agency website: https://www.portrait.gov.au
Duties:
- Oversee the preparation of the gallery’s corporate governance framework, including development, implementation and monitoring of the corporate plan, the annual report and strategic planning.
- Undertake performance reporting against the corporate governance framework to ensure the effective delivery of, and compliance with, the gallery’s accountability obligations and corporate goals and objectives.
- Manage enterprise risk, including updating and monitoring the enterprise risk register and managing Comcover insurance arrangements. The role also provides support to business areas in implementation of the NPG risk framework.
- Manage the gallery’s internal audit processes and report to the audit committee.
- Manage business continuity planning and, in coordination with the Manager Facilities and Collections Manager, manage emergency management.
- Assist and provide direction to the Governance and Strategy Coordinator on board and committee secretariat matters.
- Maintain the gallery’s policy registers, ensuring policies are reviewed and updated as required.
- Perform the role of the Fraud Control Officer and ensure the fraud prevention and control framework meets the requirements of the Commonwealth Fraud Control Guidelines 2011.
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders and requests for information, including the board and Office of the Arts.
- Assist the Chief Operating Officer in compliance with a variety of legislative obligations.
Position contact: Trent Birkett
Telephone: (02) 6102 7190.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Biosecurity Plant and Science Services
Plant Import Operations Plant Innovation Centre
Senior Scientist
Job type: Full-time, Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Mickleham, VIC
Salary: $88,408 – $100,378
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 2024/311
Applications close: Monday, 1 April, 2024
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
Duties:
- Providing subject-matter expertise and leadership in relation to plant molecular biology and diagnostics.
- Identifying new project opportunities and technological developments.
- Developing proposals and budgets to trial innovative solutions, including fostering collaborations between potential project partners, and identifying resources and capability gaps.
- Working within, and managing, a small team of molecular and research scientists, taking responsibility for day-to-day delivery of applied and innovative plant biosecurity projects that address operational and policy challenges within the department.
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including sustaining synergistic partnerships with policymakers, industry, the biosecurity research community, and education sector.
- Communicating technical scientific research to internal and external stakeholders through reports, manuscripts, meetings and workshops.
Please note this process will be used to fill one position; however, the merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for 18 months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may also be used to fill future ongoing vacancies in the branch where the duties are similar.
Position contact: Adrian Dinsdale
Telephone: 0421 237 569.
Attorney-General’s Department
Australian Federal Police
Chief Information Officer
Technology Strategy and Data
Team Leader – Information Management and Health Information Systems
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Hobart, TAS; Sydney, NSW; Darwin, NT; Brisbane, QLD; Adelaide, SA; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA
Salary: $113,563 – $121,628
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 12671
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1 (Secret)
Applications close: Monday, 1 April, 2024
Agency website: https://careers.afp.gov.au
Duties: The AFP is looking for highly motivated, skilled, enthusiastic and customer-focused individuals to fill immediate roles at the Band 7 level and form a merit pool for future roles within the team (nationally).
Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the following roles:
- Team Leader Information Management – 2 positions
- Team Leader Health Information Systems – 1 position
The AFP is embarking on major initiatives to use information and data to proactively identify and disrupt criminal activity, and the introduction of big data platforms and related information programs necessitates stronger information, records and data management skills. We seek a qualified, highly motivated senior Information Management and Health Information career specialist to assist us.
You will contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. It is expected that the successful applicants will be capable of delivering and supporting the responsibilities of the position and meet the requirements outlined below.
Position contact: A/Coordinator, Information Management
Telephone: 0419 923 145.
Attorney-General’s Department
Australian Financial Security Authority
Strategy and Government Division
Senior Adviser Digital Channels
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Hobart, TAS; Sydney, NSW; Canberra, ACT; Adelaide, SA; Melbourne, VIC; Brisbane, QLD
Salary: $93,972 – $105,328
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 30590
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 1 April, 2024
Agency website: https://www.afsa.gov.au/current-vacancies
Duties: As a leader within the Strategic Communications section, you will lead a small team to support the day-to-day operation and continuous improvement of AFSA’s websites by delivering simple, clear and user-optimised digital content.
You will be responsible for promoting and supporting plain-English content development, consistent terminology, tone, and look and feel across AFSA’s websites. You will also enable best practice and alignment to WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards across all AFSA’s websites.
A key part of this role is to also develop and maintain productive internal and external relationships to support best practice in digital communications. Support digital projects and vendor liaison.
Position contact: Recruitment, NA.
Department of Education, Skills and Employment
National Gallery of Australia
Artistic Program Conservation
Conservator, Paper
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Parkes, ACT
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 5033
Applications close: Monday, 1 April, 2024
Agency website: https://nga.gov.au
Duties: In accordance with the APS 6 work-level standards, you will:
- Assist the Senior Paper Conservator in managing the routine operations of the Paper Conservation section.
- Carry out the examination, conservation, and restoration of the gallery’s collection of works of art on paper and photographs, including preparation for exhibition and loans, transportation and storage.
- Maintain documentation on all treatments undertaken and prepare condition reports and advice on inward and outward loans, new acquisitions, work activities and project scheduling.
- Liaise with Curatorial staff, Registration and other technical staff and advise the Senior Paper Conservator on the conservation needs of the works on paper and photographic collection, including its display, packing and storage.
- Supervise subordinate staff and student conservators as required.
- Participate in and contribute to research programs on artists’ materials and techniques and conservation materials and techniques relevant to the care of the gallery’s collections as required.
- Provide support to the conservation team and undertake other duties as directed by the Head of Conservation and the Senior Paper Conservator to assist with disaster response and achievement of goals.
Position contact: Fiona Kemp
Telephone: (02) 6240 6442.
Department of the Treasury
Corporate
APS6 Finance Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra ACT
Salary: $98,072 – $118,813
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 29-2024
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Monday, 1 April, 2024
Agency website: https://treasury.gov.au
Duties: Working within the Chief Finance Officer Branch, the APS Level 6 Finance Officer will undertake a range of responsibilities, including:
- The preparation of financial statements and reports, including content for the annual report, whole-of-government reporting and assurance committees.
- Ensuring financial and procurement activity is accurately recorded and is consistent with contracts, budgets, guidelines and accounting standards.
- Overseeing/preparing taxation returns (including Business Activity Statements, FBT) and providing advice on tax issues.
- Assisting with business improvement activities and system implementation changes.
- Producing structured and ad hoc reports, memos, policies, procedures and analysis on financial performance for internal and external stakeholders.
- Providing timely and accurate advice and support to staff, management and clients.
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with contractors, consultants, and internal and external stakeholders, including representing the finance team on internal and external working groups.
- Contributing constructively to Treasury’s wide projects, including strategic and operational plans.
Position contact: Megan Frizell
Telephone: (02) 6263 4613.
Department of Social Services
Data and Evaluation
Data Strategy
Assistant Director Longitudinal Studies Engagement (Identified)
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Woden, ACT
Salary: $118,106 – $134,063
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: EXT-2024-0337
Applications close: Tuesday, 2 April, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dss.gov.au
Duties: The successful candidate will support the current study and its stakeholders and engage with a wide range of stakeholders for a potential new birth cohort. Stakeholders include LSIC families, communities, organisational stakeholders, academic and government researchers, and policymakers.
The position supports commissioned research reports and fact sheets, an annual LSIC calendar, in-house newsletters and other participant communications developed in consultation with the DSS Communications area.
The position will also support some engagement activities for the three other Longitudinal Studies managed by DSS:
- Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey
- Growing up in Australia: the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC)
- Building a New Life in Australia (BNLA): The Longitudinal Study of Humanitarian Migrants.
Position contact: Fiona Skelton
Telephone: (02) 6146 2350.
Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)
Market Performance & Engagement
Education and Services
Service Delivery Officers
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Brisbane, QLD; Perth, WA; Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $74,617 – $78,921
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: Various
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Tuesday, 2 April, 2024
Agency website: https://www.asqa.gov.au
Duties: Service Delivery Officers (SDOs) provide guidance and support to external and internal stakeholders through multiple communication channels.
As an SDO, you will operate with limited direction to action moderately complex service delivery enquiries and administrative tasks. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing advice and education to a variety of stakeholders on matters within ASQA’s jurisdiction – including regulatory and compliance matters, technical support, and complaint referrals – through the ASQA call centre and email enquiries.
- Researching appropriate sources of information to respond to enquiries and contribute to the development of Service Delivery team knowledge.
- Performing a range of administrative tasks, including contributing to team projects and developing internal guides, while working independently with little or no supervision.
- Providing timely advice to other Service Delivery staff and business areas to continuously improve our interactions and published content.
Position contact: Elissa Bonavia
Email: [email protected]
Department of Defence
Defence People Group
Australian Defence College
Learning Assurance Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Weston Creek, ACT
Salary: $76,277 – $83,274
Classification: APS 4
Position number: DPG/01378/242
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Wednesday, 3 April, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: A vacancy exists as an APS 4 Learning Assurance Officer within the Defence Registered Training Organisation (DRTO) in the Assurance & Data Quality team. A Learning Assurance Officer in the DRTO is responsible for:
- Undertaking pre-delivery assurance of training assessment materials for awarding a Vocational Education & Training (VET) Unit of Competency or Qualification.
- Monitoring the quality of training data held in the HR system.
- Undertaking due diligence compliance checks on training data held in the HR system.
- Reporting non-compliance to the Assurance Manager.
The DRTO must adhere to requirements of the VET legislative and compliance framework for registered training organisations in addition to Defence policy. A Learning Assurance Officer will need to undertake assurance tasks within the framework and relevant policy with limited direction.
The role requires the selected applicant to liaise with a range of stakeholders; this may require differing engagement approaches to ensure the achievement of assurance tasks.
Position contact: Emelito Benedictos
Telephone: (02) 5131 8176.
Department of Home Affairs
Major Capability
Sourcing & Vendor Management, ICT Vendor Management Section
Contract Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Various locations – ACT
Salary: $110,788 – $129,928
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: JR 131487
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Wednesday, 3 April, 2024
Agency website: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
Duties: Relationship management of both vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Create and review executive briefs, advice, meeting minutes and contract documents, utilising high attention to detail.
- Utilise strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively manage vendors in meeting expectations and collaborating effectively within Home Affairs.
- Ensure compliance with legislation, procurement policies, processes and procedures.
- Manage risks associated with contract management activities, vendor performance, compliance with mandatory requirements and suggesting relevant improvement.
Position contact: Hannah Wang
Telephone: 0401 119 434.
Department of Defence
Navy
Navy Capability
Deputy Director Cost, Budget and Financial Analysis
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $115,899 – $130,733
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: NAVY/02234/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Thursday, 4 April, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: This new position has been established to provide leadership and management of the Cost Analysis and Finance team in the Maritime Domain Support Branch. An APS lead is required to direct, prioritise and manage the deliverables of the costing team.
Major duties of the role include:
- Lead a team of cost analysts to engage closely with Navy Capability project or program sponsors to understand their costing requirements and proposed approach to delivery.
- Support the analyses and assurance of cost models and whole-of-life costs for projects or programs for committee considerations and government approvals, providing advice on affordability and cost risks.
- Coordinate the Navy Capability cost input for the Bi-Annual Integrated Investment Program (IIP) Update process.
- Brief senior executives within the Maritime Domain Support Branch and Navy Capability Division in preparation for key committees and meetings, and engage with counterparts in Central agencies on Defence capability proposals.
- Support the Director to interpret cost estimation policy, processes, methods, tools and training and take the initiative to provide feedback and recommendations.
Position contact: Apsara Maliyasena
Telephone: (02) 5108 9974.
Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Visualisation System Engineer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Perth, WA
Salary: $98,735 – $106,848
Position number: 95927
Applications close: Sunday, 7 April, 2024
Agency website: http://www.csiro.au
Duties:
- Be responsible for system set-up and configuration of Pawsey visualisation infrastructure, including but not limited to remote visualisation, filesystems and object storage, supercomputers, high-performance Windows/Linux clusters and fast parallel filesystems as well as underpinning web services (reservation system, remote visualisation platform).
- Stay up to date with new technologies, trends and best practices in visualisation platforms. Evaluate those technologies and recommend them to improve visualisation system and service capabilities.
- Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks and optimise visualisation infrastructure to improve user experience.
- Plan and perform maintenance on visualisation infrastructure, including liaising with key stakeholders regarding timing and scope of maintenance.
- Manage faults and maintenance interactions with vendors.
- Provide technical solutions to contribute to the procurement of additional infrastructure to enhance Pawsey supercomputing visualisation services.
Position contact: Karthika Krishnakumar
Telephone: 1300 984 220.
Department of Communications and the Arts
National Museum of Australia
Discovery and Collections
Collection Systems Support Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $80,341 – $87,572
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: TBC
Applications close: Sunday, 7 April, 2024
Agency website: https://www.nma.gov.au/about/employment
Duties: To be successful in this role, you will have experience in the administration and user support of core organisational systems and databases, preferably in collection management within a cultural institution context. You will be adaptable and responsive to user needs when providing training and support, being able to readily distill information and communicate effectively to a wide range of users with varying levels of system proficiency.
You will preferably have a background in or understanding of collection management and/or data asset management practices to help identify potential system improvements and workflows. You will also have excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Position contact: Ellen Britton
Telephone: (02) 6208 5387.
Department of Communications and the Arts
National Museum of Australia
Discovery and Collections
Technical Assistant, Digital Preservation
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $80,341 – $87,572
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: TBC
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 7 April, 2024
Agency website: https://www.nma.gov.au/about/employment
Duties: To be successful in this role, you will have relevant experience working with digital data, metadata and systems, preferably within a repository or collection management context. You will have a background or interest in collection management practices related to digital preservation and an awareness of concepts, processes and tools related to the management and care of digital cultural objects. You will be adaptable and responsive to user needs when providing training and support, being able to readily distill information and communicate effectively. You will also have excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Position contact: Asti Sherring
Telephone: (02) 6208 5304.
Attorney-General’s Department
Federal Court of Australia
National Native Title Unit
Senior Legal Case Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Brisbane, QLD; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $82,689 – $94,985
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 5327
Applications close: Sunday, 7 April, 2024
Agency website: https://www.fedcourt.gov.au/about/employment
Duties:
- Provide high-level legal assistance and research to registrars (and judges if required).
- Assist registrars in the case management of matters, including by developing agendas and preparing draft outcomes from mediation and case management conferences.
- Provide quality client services to users of the court, including by providing information about the court’s jurisdiction, relevant legislation and procedure of the court.
- Provide general administrative assistance as required in the management of native title matters, including ensuring the accurate entry of information entered into the court’s case management system.
- Plan, manage and cost travel for remote and regional hearings and mediations.
- Attend and support court proceedings and mediations in remote or regional locations as required.
- Other duties as required.
Position contact: Simon Grant
Telephone: 0447 974 899.
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
People Division
Medical Unit
Medical Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: International
Salary: $250,000 – $320,000
Classification: Medical Officer Class 4
Position number: 0289/2024
Applications close: Monday, 8 April, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dfat.gov.au/careers
Duties:
- Provide primary and basic emergency medical care and treatment for the staff and families and other patients who have access to the relevant clinic, in concert with a registered nurse.
- Provide after-hours support to the clinic dependency and on occasion, to the broader DFAT overseas network as rostered by the Principal Medical Adviser.
- Advise the Ambassador and the Principal Medical Adviser in Canberra on local health matters.
- As part of a team, liaise with local medical personnel and institutions and arrange referral of patients where appropriate or medical evacuation where necessary.
- Keep quality medical records and manage privacy and security requirements. Supervise the maintenance of equipment and ensure the supply of essential pharmaceuticals.
- Provide statistical information on the incidence of sickness and conditions treated among the staff. Report on the prevalence of local disease to the Principal Medical Adviser.
- Perform medical examinations of fitness for employment, pre-posting, superannuation, workers’ compensation and retirement purposes as required.
- Assist with consular cases where medical issues are present.
Position contact: Dr Leonard Brennan
Telephone: (02) 6261 3740.
