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Australian Transport Safety Bureau
Transport Safety Investigator – Human Factors
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA
Salary: $103,113 to $133,522
Classification: APS Level 6; Executive Level 1
Position number: 2024/11
Applications close: Wednesday, 20 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.atsb.gov.au
Key duties and requirements:
- Comprehensive research, analytical and conceptual thinking skills, and sound technical writing skills to produce transport safety investigation reports.
- Sound technical human factors knowledge, including tertiary qualifications.
- Experience working in transport and/or safety systems, particularly aviation.
- Project management skills capable of achieving a defined outcome, with agreed resources and within a prescribed time.
- Leadership skills capable of managing small teams of technical specialists/investigative members to achieve outcomes.
- An ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other technical specialists, recognising/respecting the work preferences and different views of others.
- An ability to apply technical and industry knowledge without bias.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills capable of professionally representing the ATSB’s interests with a range of government and private sector organisations and the general public.
- An ability to manage and support the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others in accordance with legislation and the agency’s policies and procedures.
- A desire for and ongoing commitment to continued learning and the ability to improve through feedback.
- A current unrestricted driver’s licence for a motor vehicle.
- An ability to model and promote the Australian Public Service (APS) values, APS Code of Conduct and ATSB principles/values.
Position contact: Stuart Godley
Telephone: (02) 6122 1635.
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Chief of Staff/Manager of the CEO Office
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Townsville, QLD
Salary: $155,878 to $174,225
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 21911
Applications close: Friday, 22 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.aims.gov.au
Position: The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) Chief of Staff/Manager of the CEO Office reports directly to the CEO. The role is responsible for supporting and sustaining the effective operation of the CEO’s senior leadership team, ensuring that our activities are properly aligned and managed effectively to ensure the implementation of a newly developed AIMS strategic plan within a multi-level governance framework (individual, team, program, institute, internal and external).
You will support the CEO and directors by working collaboratively and inclusively to ensure robust governance, strategic planning and risk are in place to ensure priorities are delivered on time and to budget, consistent with an adaptive and people-centred delivery framework.
Working across all programs and sites, this position is the primary coordination point between the CEO and the rest of the organisation, providing high-level support to the CEO and directors in relation to planning, decision-making and accountabilities, and working closely with all members of the wider AIMS Leadership Team (ALT) and other senior stakeholders to deliver integration and cohesion of corporate, operational, professional services to enhance delivery of our strategic science initiatives.
Position contact: Claire Streten
Telephone: (07) 4753 4444.
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Director External Relations
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Perth, WA; Townsville, QLD
Salary: $182,529 to $198,772
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 21932
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 24 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.aims.gov.au
Position: As part of the AIMS Leadership Team and reporting to the CEO, you will play a key role in the ongoing success and growth of AIMS by building AIMS’s brand, reputation, visibility and positioning with key local, national and international audiences. You will achieve this by leading and developing a strategic, effective and coordinated portfolio of external engagement activities and contributing to the strategy and direction of AIMS.
Your leadership across the corporate communications and public affairs, government relations and international partnerships functions will coordinate external activities in collaboration with other AIMS directorates and corporate functions, from strategic design to content and event delivery, tailored to meet complex stakeholder needs.
With a key role in promoting AIMS strategy and in ensuring strong integration between functions within (communications, government relations and international development) and outside (business development) the external relations program, and that have a focus on managing relationships, you will draw on your expertise to lead and develop strategies, policies and procedures to achieve effective external engagement and communication, including implementing a modern unified communications strategy.
Representing AIMS at Australian and international conferences, workshops, strategic events and committees, you will build and maintain influential and positive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including decision and policymakers in state and Commonwealth government departments, academic institutions, research agencies, organisations and private industry in the Asia-Pacific region.
Position contact: Karen Miller
Telephone: (07) 4753 4444.
Department of the Senate
Research Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Barton, ACT
Salary: $86,271 to $92,665
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 704
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 24 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Department_of_the_Senate
Key duties:
- Provide administrative, research and report-writing support to the committee, particularly related to its examination of estimates and the annual reports of departments and agencies.
- Assist in the organisation and conduct of public hearings and private meetings, with particular responsibility for the organisation of the committee’s estimates processes.
- Maintain accurate registers of questions on notice and associated statistics.
- Assist in the preparation of committee reports and other documents for publication online.
- Develop a basic knowledge of Senate procedures, particularly as they relate to the work of committees.
- Provide other administrative support as requested.
Position contact: [email protected]
Telephone: (02) 6277 5924.
Sport Integrity Australia
Senior Communications Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $102,030 to $111,352
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 0077_1124
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 24 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.sportintegrity.gov.au
The job: Key duties and accountabilities:
- Drawing information from a range of sources to write and edit a broad range of communications, including website and publications.
- Providing communication advice and support to teams across Sport Integrity Australia.
- Leading communication projects with minimal direction to deliver on agency objectives.
- Improving processes and driving innovation across the team and agency.
- Developing strong working relationships with business areas.
- Endorsing and encouraging best-practice recordkeeping in accordance with policies, standards and guidelines issued by the National Archives of Australia.
- Cooperating with the employer and complying with all relevant legislation and Sport Integrity Australia’s work health and safety policies, procedures and instructions.
Position contact: Dinah Bryant
Email: [email protected].
National Disability Insurance Agency
EL2 Director Partnerships
Job type: Full-time, Part-time
Location: Brisbane, QLD; Deakin, ACT; Geelong, VIC; Richmond, VIC; Surry Hills, NSW
Salary: $136,863 to $155,386
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 2362_10/24_EXT
Applications close: Monday, 25 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.ndis.gov.au
Key duties: The EL2 Director Partnerships handles both strategic and operational tasks, such as building relationships and representing the NDIA in negotiations. This includes:
- Engaging stakeholders, developing policies, and overseeing program implementation.
- Directing the full spectrum of procurement and contracting services and initiatives within the branch.
- Leading the creation of tender documents, conducting tender evaluations, and negotiating and awarding contracts for significant procurement projects.
- Offering expertise in the development and execution of evaluation processes, including criteria, documentation, and protocols.
- Coordinating the establishment of new partnerships, identifying emerging needs, and enhancing relationships through consistent engagement.
Position contact: Suzie Aitchison
Telephone: 0460 026 280.
Austrade
General Manager, Government and Policy
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 2
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 2
Position number: 4834_11/24
Applications close: Monday, 25 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.ndis.gov.au
Key duties: Leading an experienced team, you will report to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Policy and Programs and be responsible for bringing the voice of our clients, and of Australian business more broadly, to the policy table. You will monitor and respond to international trade, investment and tourism policy issues, and collaborate across Austrade, government and clients to achieve the best possible operating environment for business, while bringing Austrade insights and perspectives into Commonwealth Government policy development processes.
To be successful as the General Manager, Government and Policy you will have substantial policy acumen, with commercial experience also an advantage; a sound knowledge of global economic trends and the Australian Government’s trade, investment, tourism and industry policies; experience leading teams through change and growing capability; and a track record of delivering in complex operating environments. Global experience in public policy will be highly regarded.
As General Manager, Government and Policy, you will also lead the support for our ministers, including managing the processes for New Policy Proposals (NPP), ministerial briefing and correspondence, Cabinet submissions, question time briefing, Senate Estimates and the preparation of responses to questions on notice (QoN). The division is also the central liaison point for Austrade offshore posts into government and coordination of ministerial briefings.
Position contact: Corporate Support Team
Telephone: (02) 9392 2222.
Australian Federal Police
Litigation Lawyer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Cairns, QLD
Salary: $98,602 to $125,571
Classification: APS Level 4, APS Level 5
Position number: 13758
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1 (Secret)
Applications close: Monday, 25 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.afp.gov.au/careers
Key duties: Applications are sought from dynamic, motivated and experienced individuals wishing to be considered for positions as litigation lawyers in the Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce in Sydney. The position is at the Band 4 or 5 level and would suit lawyers with up to four years’ post-admission experience. You must be admitted as an Australian legal practitioner and hold a practising certificate (or be eligible to obtain one) at the time of commencement.
The AFP-led Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce adopts a coordinated and proactive approach to the confiscation of assets related to Commonwealth crime. It brings together expertise in investigations, litigation, intelligence, forensic accounting and other specialist resources and representatives from key partner agencies, including the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), Australian Border Force (ABF) and Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). The main aim of the taskforce is to enhance the identification of assets and benefits derived from crime, and to pursue their confiscation.
Criminal Assets Litigation (CAL) is a key part of the taskforce, and teams of litigation lawyers are co-located with taskforce investigators. CAL is responsible for conducting civil litigation on behalf of the Commissioner under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Cth) and for international referrals under the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1987 (Cth), as well as providing legal advice to the taskforce and the Commissioner on proceeds of crime matters. The CAL team provides high-quality, cost-effective, in-house professional litigation services to the Commissioner, and litigation lawyers regularly appear for the Commissioner, and instruct counsel, in the Supreme Court of NSW and other states and territories as required. CAL Information Management sits within CAL and has responsibility for overseeing the practices compliance with relevant information management governance, as well as training and capability uplift across the practice.
In this role, you will also be required to 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 applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position.
Position contact: Steven Davidson
Telephone: (02) 5126 3464.
Australian War Memorial
Assistant Curator of Art
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Campbell, ACT
Salary: $71,560 to $87,572
Position number: 00000004
Applications close: Monday, 25 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.awm.gov.au
The role: Under general direction, the Assistant Curator – Art participates in the care, custody and day-to-day administration of the art collection.
The work involves: responding to inquiries and liaising with clients, artists, institutions and organisations; contributing to collection development; and performing a range of tasks associated with control, maintenance and care of the collection using the memorial’s collection management system.
A tertiary qualification in the field of art history is required for this position.
Position contact: Lara Nicholls
Telephone: (02) 6243 4579.
Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC)
Deputy CEO, Enterprise Enablement (Chief Operating Officer)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Barton, ACT; Brisbane, QLD; Docklands, VIC; Haymarket, NSW
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 2
Position number: 002
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Tuesday, 26 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.austrac.gov.au
Key duties: The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for leading a division that:
- Manages the agency’s human resources and security frameworks.
- Delivers financial, budget, procurement and property functions.
- Provides agency information and technology solutions and projects.
- Manages, builds and shapes AUSTRAC’s resourcing and cultural footprint.
The role is also responsible for:
- Providing expert advice to the CEO and the Executive on all corporate and enabling matters.
- Serving as a member of AUSTRAC’s Executive Board and Reform Committee and also chairing the Capability Committee.
- Serving as the agency Chief Security Officer.
Position contact: Gina Higham
Email: [email protected].
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
First Assistant Secretary
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 2
Position number: 2024/4632
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 2
Applications close: Tuesday, 26 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
Key duties: As First Assistant Secretary, Biosecurity Plant and Science Services your duties include:
- Promoting Australia’s national biosecurity plant and science interests in the context of two-way agricultural trade.
- Leading innovation and reform across the division and whole-of-biosecurity system.
- Leading the division in providing scientific analysis and technical advice, facilitating the safe importation of plants and plant products, improving systems, market access, capacity building and stakeholder engagement.
- Leading and delivering the division’s work, which includes conducting surveillance and responding at first points of entry and approved arrangements sites nationally, and delivering plant, animal, and aquatic health surveillance in northern Australia.
- Leading the division in working closely with communities and Indigenous rangers to regulate biosecurity risk in northern Australia and the Torres Strait.
- Leading and implementing policy, programs, systems and services to address organisational, whole-of-government and industry priorities for the safeguarding of Australia’s plant health status.
- Managing a large budget, including biosecurity infrastructure, and delivering and managing significant capital projects and procurements.
- Managing a diverse and geographically dispersed and remote workforce to be inclusive, respectful and positive.
- Managing and leading the division consistent with work health and safety responsibilities and obligations, and the department’s workplace behaviours policy.
- Building a capable and strong workforce that delivers on organisational priorities, including emerging workforce needs influenced by innovation and reform.
- Promoting a high-performance culture while focusing on continuous improvement of employee and organisational performance and ongoing communication.
- Promoting integrity practices by displaying a high level of ethical behaviour in accordance with the APS Code of Conduct, APS Values and APS Employment Principles.
Position contact: Justine Saunders
Telephone: (02) 6272 4710.
Australian Electoral Commission
Senior Project Officer, Legal Services Branch
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $91,140 to $102,152
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 2024-395 15942
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Wednesday, 27 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.aec.gov.au
Key duties: We are looking for an energetic and motivated Senior Project Officer to join the Voter Integrity team within the Regulatory Law section. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills in order to develop and maintain key internal and external relationships, and will collaborate with key stakeholders to identify opportunities, achieve outcomes and facilitate cooperation.
The Senior Project Officer is responsible for ensuring the agency meets its legislative obligations under the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 and the Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1984, particularly in relation to multiple voter and non-voter processing. This role involves managing priorities, monitoring progress, conducting quality assurance activities, and ensuring quality outcomes on project deliverables. Additionally, the officer develops and supports key internal and external relationships, providing high-quality and timely advice and reporting on team functional responsibilities. They make and communicate decisions using sound judgment, expertise, and knowledge in accordance with legislation, regulations, best-practice principles, or relevant operating procedures and instructions. Furthermore, the officer contributes to doctrine, election preparation, and delivery activities in line with the election readiness framework, according to their individual accountabilities and responsibilities.
Position contact: Orielle Freeman
Telephone: (02) 5127 6456.
Northern Land Council
Research Assistant x 2
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Darwin, NT; Various – NT
Salary: $66,333
Position numbers: A26 and A48
Applications close: Wednesday, 27 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.nlc.org.au
The job: This position is responsible for providing research assistance required to produce documents necessary for Land Claims, Native Title and anthropological processes while ensuring the ongoing preservation of materials held in the Land Interest Reference (LIR) Library.
Desirable requirements:
- A demonstrated understanding of, and interest in, the lived experiences of Aboriginal people in the NLC region.
- An understanding of the relevant legislation affecting Aboriginal land and sea management, including the Aboriginal Land Rights (NT) Act 1976 (Cth.) and the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth.).
- A current C-class driver’s licence and the ability and willingness to undertake remote travel in a manual 4WD vehicle or light aircraft.
Position contact: Cindy Paterson
Telephone: 0429 801 880.
Australian Electoral Commission
Divisional Materials Manager and Logistics, QLD Operations
Job type: Casual, Non-ongoing
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Opportunity Employment Type: Specified term
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 2024-379 13655
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Friday, 29 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.aec.gov.au
Key duties: As a member of the Out-posted Centre (OPC) site management team, the Divisional Materials Manager (DMM) is responsible for managing election materials at the OPC. They manage the packaging, movement and storage of more than 600 individual products within the OPC as well as materials being delivered to, and dispatched from, the OPC. This includes a particular responsibility for sensitive materials – including managing and ensuring the security of ballot papers, declaration envelopes and certified lists.
In addition to the above, the Divisional Materials Manager Logistics (DMML) will be responsible for undertaking logistics functions and managing the movement of all material entering and leaving the OPC.
The roles will report directly to the Divisional Returning Officer (DRO) or OPC Project Manager and work collaboratively to achieve operational efficiency and deliver outcomes across all aspects of the OPC.
The roles will also involve supervising and coordinating work of temporary staff as required to achieve specified objectives in accordance with strict timelines and require the ability to repeatedly manually handle supplies weighing up to 20 kilograms.
These roles are offered on a casual basis, working up to 500 hours throughout the engagement period. There will also be periods where the work roster will include evening and weekend work and/or periods of overtime hours, including public holidays. The roles involve periods of extended daily hours and continuous days of duty.
Position contact: Sam Baird and Jess Helse
Telephone: (07) 3159 3695.
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
Assistant Director, Security Capability
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $120,290 to $129,379
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 2024/3175
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Saturday, 1 December, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
Key duties:
- Leading the department’s counter-espionage and foreign interference (EFI) program to raise awareness, manage risks and build resilience to EFI risks to our people, information and assets. This includes leading engagement with intelligence partners to translate the security threat environment to practical education and engagement products, threat briefings, policy design and risk management programs.
- Establishing a dedicated overseas travel program aligned to the EFI program and bringing together a range of existing and new capabilities, including travel briefings, risk assessment and management, policy, training and engagement programs.
- Contributing to broader security capability programs that deliver security training, communication and engagement programs to uplift security maturity, resilience and culture.
- Contributing to broader protective security program governance, risk management and reporting.
Position contact: Jane Cousins
Telephone: 0466 364 386.
