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Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
Parks Australia
Science & Australian National Botanic Gardens, Biodiversity Science & Knowledge
Manager – Australian Biological Resources Study
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $120,290 – $129,379
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 2024/983
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Thursday, 6 June, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
Duties:
- Manage the operations for the ABRS team, including supervising staff, planning and managing budgets.
- Oversee projects and contracts to deliver outcomes for ABRS.
- Develop and maintain partnerships and attract collaborative projects with internal and external stakeholders.
- Build the capacity of the ABRS team to deliver on its strategic goals, and the goals of the Director of National Parks and the department.
- Contribute to the strategic development of the Biodiversity Science and Knowledge Section.
Position contact: Haylee Crawford-Weaver
Telephone: 0468 618 997.
Department of Defence
Joint Capabilities Group
Joint Logistics Command
EDA Communications Security (COMSEC) Account Manager (CAM)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Moorebank, NSW
Salary: $91,702 – $104,753
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: JCG/04245/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Thursday, 6 June, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: The Joint Logistics Unit East is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Communications Security (COMSEC) Account Manager (CAM) to join a dynamic team at COMSEC Platoon Moorebank.
In this role, you will be responsible for the overall management of the Equipment Distribution Authority (EDA), leading a team of experienced COMSEC staff comprising ADF, APS and Industry Partners (IP)
You will be accountable for the overall management of the main COMSEC Equipment Account (CEA) in Australia and will have a significant level of autonomy to enable you to meet the High Assurance Cryptographic Equipment (HACE) support requirements for the ADF and whole of Australian Government.
As the CAM, you will be responsible for the receipt, custody, handling, accounting, distribution, safeguarding and destruction of all COMSEC material held on charge. You will also conduct key stakeholder engagement to identify, anticipate and respond to the needs and expectations of stakeholders and end users. This includes:
- Providing technical, professional and policy advice, as well as contributing to strategic planning and policy development.
- Management of the COMSEC team comprising ADF, APS and Industry Partners (IP).
- Providing clear direction, leadership, tasking and support.
- Having an advanced understanding of routine COMSEC accounting practices, including the issue and receipt of HACE/CCI, SF153 management, CARDS accounting, local issue procedures, security checking requirements, domestic and overseas ACM movement procedures and compliance procedures.
- Conducting routine compliance checks on supported elements, providing assistance, guidance, and training where appropriate.
Position contact: Andrew Tendler
Telephone: (02) 8108 7010.
Department of Health and Aged Care
Professional Services Review
Corporate Unit
ICT Support Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $82,085 – $106,817
Classification: APS Level 5; APS Level 6
Position number: 20044778
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Thursday, 6 June, 2024
Agency website: https://www.psr.gov.au
Duties: The ICT Support Officer (APS5/6) will provide a helpdesk service and perform a range of other ICT-related functions.
As ICT Support Officer, you will have the opportunity to:
- Through the work of the PSR, contribute to maintaining the integrity of the Medicare, Pharmaceutical and Child Dental Benefit Scheme systems.
- Use your ICT skills and experience and be a team player by providing helpdesk services and ICT support, and backing up other team members.
- Apply your ICT procurement and contract management skills.
- Use your communication skills to engage and build productive relationships with your PSR colleagues and external stakeholders, including outsourced ICT service providers.
- Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of the strategic policies and procurement plans for PSR’s ICT systems.
Position contact: Tauseef Fazlani
Telephone: 0476 875 149
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Program Delivery
Client Access & Rehabilitation Services Branch Support and Medical and Allied Health Programs
Senior Program Officer & Senior Ministerial Writer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing, Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Brisbane, QLD; Adelaide, SA; Melbourne, VIC; Hobart, TAS; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $97,735 – $110,982
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: DVAO2091
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Thursday, 6 June, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dva.gov.au
Duties: As an APS 6 Senior Program Officer:
- Manage and monitor business improvement and reform activities with respect to DVA’s medical and allied health programs, implementing changes based on feedback from several sources to maintain or improve service standards and business outcomes.
- Manage and provide advice for the more sensitive and complex medical and allied health program inquiries in relation to prior approval requests, working and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure outcomes are thoroughly considered.
- Develop and maintain health program support materials and resources to assist and support client-facing (branch) staff. This includes procedural guidelines and standard operating procedures.
- Support and manage program reviews identified as part of the Program Management Framework.
- Manage and prepare documents of a complex health nature, including ministerial briefs, requests for information and other inputs as required.
- Support management of financial reporting and analysis activities, including monitoring of budget variances.
- Follow escalation processes where necessary and negotiate with stakeholders to resolve escalated cases/issues.
- Assist with the management and expenditure reporting for the British, Commonwealth and Allied (BCAL) Veterans program.
- Promote a client-focused culture within the work area. Manage and implement cultural and procedural change to achieve a client-focused culture.
As an APS 6 Senior Ministerial Writer:
- Manage and prepare correspondence and input of a complex health nature, including ministerial and executive correspondence, requests for information and other inputs as required.
- Work and liaise with relevant business areas to ensure client queries and issues are resolved to the highest possible standard, maintaining a client-centred focus.
- Assist with the ongoing development and management of the Branch Sharepoint site and other branch engagement activities.
- Promote a client-focused culture within the work area. Manage and implement cultural and procedural change to achieve a client-focused culture.
- Manage complex problem-solving and issues management, and coordinate and undertake client-centred actions that have the potential to impact on strategic or operational outcomes for the branch and department.
Position contact: Tammy Love
Telephone: (03) 6221 6607.
Attorney-General’s Department
Commonwealth Ombudsman
National Student Ombudsman
First Assistant Ombudsman
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Melbourne, VIC; Brisbane, QLD; Adelaide, SA; Sydney, NSW; Canberra, ACT; Perth, WA
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 2
Position number: Various
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 9 June, 2024
Agency website: https://www.ombudsman.gov.au
Duties:
- Lead and be accountable for the establishment of the National Student Ombudsman function, including developing the strategic intent, governance structure, outcomes and accountabilities to administer the pending legislative functions of complaint handling, undertaking complaint and strategic investigations, outreach and education, and restorative engagement.
- Support the Commonwealth Ombudsman and the Deputy Commonwealth Ombudsman with advice on matters arising from the establishment of the National Student Ombudsman, and on the management of high-level, sensitive or systemic matters.
- Work collaboratively across the higher education sector, including relevant regulators, and peak and advocacy bodies, with an aim to influence better practice in student complaint handling and accountability.
- Lead outreach and engagement activities with higher education students to raise awareness of the National Student Ombudsman.
- Once established, provide high-level leadership and direction for the National Student Ombudsman ongoing functions.
- Build and maintain a culture of integrity and high performance.
- Be an integral part of the Commonwealth Ombudsman leadership team.
A significant amount of domestic travel is likely to be involved as part of the outreach and engagement elements of the role.
Position contact: Amanda O’Rourke
Telephone: 0452 199 031.
Attorney-General’s Department
Commonwealth Ombudsman
National Student Ombudsman
Senior Assistant Ombudsman
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Sydney, NSW; Melbourne, VIC; Canberra, ACT; Brisbane, QLD; Adelaide, SA; Perth, WA
Salary: $204,376 – $235,368
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 1
Position number: Various
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 9 June, 2024
Agency website: https://www.ombudsman.gov.au
Duties:
In conjunction with the First Assistant Ombudsman, establish the National Student Ombudsman Branch, including developing relevant procedures, systems and processes to operationalise the strategic intent of the National Student Ombudsman function.
- Once established, handle and investigate student complaints about the administrative actions of their provider.
- Provide ongoing leadership to the newly established branch.
- Build and maintain a culture of integrity and high performance.
- Advise on promoting best practice relating to complaints handling and student experience within the higher education sector.
- Work collaboratively across the higher education sector, including with relevant regulators and peak and advocacy bodies, with an aim to influence better practice in student complaint handling and accountability.
- Manage outreach and engagement activities with higher education students to raise awareness of the National Student Ombudsman.
- Monitor data, including performance data, and identify and act on opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the national operation and delivery of the National Student Ombudsman’s functions.
- Be an integral part of the Commonwealth Ombudsman leadership team.
Domestic travel is likely to be involved as part of the outreach and engagement elements of the role.
Position contact: Amanda O’Rourke
Telephone: 0452 199 031.
Services Australia (part of the Social Services portfolio)
Services Australia
Various
Aurora Neuroinclusion Program – Affirmative Measures (Disability – autism spectrum disorder/condition or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Salary: $66,310 – $105,509
Classification: APS Level 3; APS Level 4; APS Level 5; APS Level 6
Position number: Aurora Neuroinclusion Program
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 9 June, 2024
Agency website: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/organisations/about-us/careers
Job description: Services Australia will be using the Aurora Neuroinclusion Program to attract, assess and place work-ready candidates with autism spectrum disorder/condition or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) into specialised roles across the agency.
Aurora recognises the unique skills and talents neurodivergent people can bring to work. It seeks to improve career outcomes and provides professional development and work experience by providing a gateway to the Australian Public Service.
Aurora offers:
- An inclusive recruitment process that allows candidates to demonstrate their skills and abilities.
- Ongoing employment with a competitive salary and working conditions.
- Formal learning and development and on-the-job training.
- A dedicated neurodiversity coach and agency relationship manager.
Duties: There will be several rounds of recruitment into the Aurora Neuroinclusion Program in 2024/2025 and these will be run separately. This round is for positions in Brisbane, Queensland.
Position contact: Employ for Ability.
Department of Defence
Joint Capabilities Group
ICT Operation Division
Project Server Engineer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Harman, ACT
Salary: $115,899 – $130,733
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: JCG/04079/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 2
Applications close: Monday, 10 June, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: As a Server Engineer within our Project Delivery team, you will be responsible for providing expert advice and delivery/uplift of Server (Wintel and *Nix) services in support of service improvement and major project activities across the Strategic Communication and Coalition Interoperability realms of Defence ICT Operations.
Under broad oversight from the Deputy Director Strategic Communication Delivery, and in response to Project Manager and/or wider team needs, the successful candidate will be responsible for working as part of one or more project delivery teams to deliver server-focused outcomes. The role will be responsible for leading the design, deployment, hardening and uplift of server-related services in support of Strategic Communication and Coalition Interoperability outcomes on behalf of Australian Defence and our Coalition partners.
The position utilises specialist knowledge and experience to play a lead role in the design and delivery of project capability in support of directorate, branch and wider Defence outcomes.
Regular responsibilities of this role will include:
- Assuming the lead Server Project delivery role as part of a project team to deliver exceptional server and application outcomes in support of Strategic Communication capability.
- Plan, design, build and improve server capability in support of project delivery.
- Provide advice to the Project Manager and/or directorate leadership with regard to server licensing, server applications, server hardening, and server hosting.
Position contact: Darren Alexander
Telephone: (02) 5130 2142.
Department of Parliamentary Services
Information Services
Digital recording services
Parliamentary Broadcasting
Technical Operations Control Room Operator
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $77,719 – $92,412
Position number: JR32110
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Tuesday, 11 June, 2024
Agency website: https://jobs.dps.gov.au
Job description: The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Service Level 4/5 Technical Operations Control Room Operator within the Digital Recording Services Branch.
We are looking for an experienced and competent person with knowledge and proven experience in the technical aspects of live television operations, live audio production and audio-visual services. You will be working in a small team to maintain signal routing paths, undertake monitoring, routine checks, fault finding and provide first-line support and technical training to our operations and production staff. This technical operations role will challenge your ability to coordinate multiple tasks, your attention to detail, and your calm professionalism under pressure. The successful applicant will also be required to assist in the planning, setting up, operations and CCUing of ‘‘OB’’-style events of parliamentary productions within and around Parliament House. Experience in these areas will be an advantage.
Position contact: Eric Aichinger
Telephone: (02) 6277 5469.
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Corporate Services
Information Services
Geographic Information Services Analyst
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $94,738 – $113,122
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 2566
Applications close: Tuesday, 11 June, 2024
Agency website: https://www.amsa.gov.au/about
About the role: The GIS Analyst will be responsible for supporting the maintenance of AMSA’s 24/7 GIS environment and geospatial data assets to ensure the organisation has the IT platforms and data necessary to achieve its goals and objectives.
You will be responsible for:
- Providing operational GIS support for AMSA’s business areas, including mission-critical business functions within the Response Division, using your analysis, mapping and visualisation skills.
- Assisting the Enterprise GIS Administrator to maintain AMSA’s spatial assets, including the enterprise geospatial database, online GIS servers and published spatial products.
- Support system administration and operation of the GIS.
- Providing geospatial analytical services as requested by AMSA business units and external clients.
- Producing and supplying material for publication, demonstrations, displays and legal briefings.
- Providing support for AMSA’s Digital Image Media system.
Position contact: Anthony Greenhalgh
Email: [email protected].
Department of Defence
Joint Capabilities Group
Joint Logistics Command
Workgroup Plans and Integration
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $91,702 – $104,753
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: JCG/04337/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Thursday, 13 June, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: Within the Business Analysis function, the Workgroup Plans and Integration Officer (APS 6) will directly support the Deputy Director, Logistics Workgroup Plans to:
- Develop or coordinate the development of workforce behaviour analysis of the Defence Logistics profession.
- Guide and support a program of work being undertaken to deliver workforce standards and training activity.
- Contract manage the external service providers engaged to deliver this program of work, including registering contracts in SAP and monitoring the progress of deliverables and payments.
- Coordinate the delivery of SLB training courses, including planning, scheduling, venue hire and course nomination.
- Perform the duties of Deputy Director, Logistics Workgroup Plans, as required.
Position contact: Dr Carolyn Teal
Telephone: 0408 208 979.
Future Fund Management Agency
Senior Manager, Emerging Technology
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: JR100027
Applications close: Friday, 14 June, 2024
Agency website: https://www.futurefund.gov.au
Duties:
- Develop and maintain the organisation’s emerging technology roadmaps, identifying and capitalising on technological trends aligned with business opportunities.
- Lead the research of cutting-edge technologies that enhance our processes and provide deeper insights into our data.
- Spearhead experiments focusing on minimum viable products and rapid sprints, with a focus on collaboration and learning.
- Collaborate with senior technology and business leaders to promote and integrate best practices and new platforms and tools across the organisation.
Position contact: Liz du Preez
Telephone: (03) 8656 6400.
Future Fund Management Agency
Senior Manager, Architecture
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: JR100028
Applications close: Friday, 14 June, 2024
Agency website: https://www.futurefund.gov.au
Duties:
- Develop and oversee the technology architecture strategy, ensuring it integrates with the overall business direction and addresses environmental, opportunity and threat analyses.
- Lead a team of architects to develop and maintain technology roadmaps across investment, corporate and data domains.
- Provide expert consultation to both technology and business teams, driving strategic initiatives and technology decisions.
- Spearhead internal governance bodies (Design Authority) to ensure that technology solutions are aligned with architectural standards and business objectives.
Position contact: Liz du Preez
Telephone: (03) 8656 6400.
National Capital Authority
Operations Corporate Services
Senior Officer, ICT Contracts & Project Management
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Parkes, ACT
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 456
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 16 June, 2024
Agency website: https://www.nca.gov.au/about-us
Duties: Under broad direction:
- Manage and coordinate the successful planning and delivery of ICT projects.
- Following Commonwealth Procurement Rules, and internal processes, establish clear plans and timeframes for the project implementation to support and promote the ICT operations, including:
- The preparation and maintenance of all project documentation;
- The preparation and facilitation of procurement, cost and other project plans and briefs, facilitating consultancy service contracts and monitoring service provision;
- The preparation and facilitation of contract documentation for engagement of service providers;
- Participating in or facilitating tendering processes.
- Provide regular updates to the Director, Corporate Services as needed, including progress, costs, timelines, safety and risk mitigation.
- Undertake first-point-of-contact functions for general queries for the Business Systems Section, including ICT queries that might require follow-up with the Manage Service Provider (MSP). Undertake client-focused troubleshooting activities such as “walking the floor daily” to ensure Business Systems is meeting client service requirements.
- Undertake general research and analysis tasks, interpret and present data and other material as it relates to business systems issues (including ICT, MSP, Contracts, Procurement, Intranet, PSPF, etc).
- Develop, coordinate and manage:
- Business System daily activities;
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documentation;
- Business Systems Process, policy, and procedure documentation.
- Develop and maintain effective and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government departments, cultural institutions, consultants, contractors and event organisers.
- Assist with the management of status reports on information management projects and for other reporting requirements for the NCA, including the annual report, authority papers and other reports as required.
- Manage resources and performance consistent with NCA policies and Australian Public Service standards.
- Participate as a constructive member of the National Capital Authority and provide reasonable support with branch functions as required.
Position contact: Mandy Ryan
Telephone: (02) 6271 2888.
National Capital Authority
Operations Corporate Services
Manager, Human Resources
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Parkes, ACT
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 272
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 16 June, 2024
Agency website: https://www.nca.gov.au/about-us
Duties: Under broad direction:
- Manage the daily functions (payroll, recruitment, workforce planning, employment conditions, performance management, learning and development) of the Human Resources (HR) area and provide a high level of customer service to internal and external clients.
- Review, update and develop HR policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Undertake and manage HR projects, including contributing to and developing policy and strategies that support the strategic direction of the NCA.
- Investigate, resolve and/or provide advice, as necessary, on issues relating to the interpretation and application of legislation, enterprise agreement/s, HR policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Provide HR advice to the executive, managers and staff on issues of policy and operation relating to HR management, including presentation of information when required.
- Manage outsourced consultative arrangements, including payroll, Employee Assistance Program and Rehabilitation Services.
- Manage status reports on HR projects and for other reporting requirements for the NCA, including the annual report, QONs, staffing/ASL reports, State of the Service, Remuneration Survey, authority papers and other reports as required. Undertake spot-check audits on employee conditions as required.
- Manage resources and performance consistent with NCA policies and Australian Public Service standards.
- Participate as a constructive member of the National Capital Authority and provide reasonable support with branch functions as required.
Position contact: Mandy Ryan
Telephone: (02) 6271 2888.
