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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Biosecurity Plan and Science Services, Science & Surveillance Indigenous Rangers and Business Management Section, Finance Manager.
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra ACT, Cairns QLD
Salary: $115,663 – $124,403
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 2023/2862
Applications close: Tuesday 16 January 2024
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
The job: Working under limited direction, the key duties include:
- Financial management with quality and robust practices that support the achievement of financial objectives – building branch budgets, forecasting, supporting costings for new policy proposals, month-end processing including accrual processing and general ledger reconciliation implementation and expansion of cost recovery arrangements, working within the legislative and system parameters
- Financial analysis to drive improved business outcomes, including developing solutions to financial risks
- Developing, preparing and reviewing high quality written material including financial reports, end or year reports, accounting position papers, briefing papers, business cases and corporate documentation that is appropriate for a wide range of audiences
- Contributing to strategic planning for program and projects, with a particular emphasis on addressing finance and workforce planning
- Collating and presenting data that supports business change and informs robust decision-making establishing strong working relationships with colleagues Australia-wide as well as other team members in Cairns
- Managing staff as required and oversee the management of performance and attendance ensuring support provided to the broader Group is consistent with departmental legislation, regulations and compliance frameworks that inform the sections work
- Promoting, modelling and ensuring adherence to the APS Values, Employment Principles and Code of Conduct.
Position contact: Renae Todd
Telephone: 0418610917
Future Fund Management Agency
Payroll & Accounts Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Melbourne VIC
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 2148
Applications close: Saturday 20 January 2024
Agency website: https://www.futurefund.gov.au
Key responsibilities:
- Payroll and other processing – fortnightly payroll processing including working with outsourced supplier to ensure relevant deductions, superannuation elections, leave and other items are updated, setting up new starters, notifying the outsource provider of any changes.
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks – complete calculations for monthly salary, superannuation, annual leave and long service leave, preparation of calculations and payment of Board travel allowance.
- Accounts payable – data entry of invoices for all Agency and non-investment manager Board related invoices, assisting with weekly and ad-hoc payment run and vendor queries.
Position contact: Stuart Fletcher
Telephone: 03 99602136
Parliamentary Budget Office
Corporate Strategy Branch, Senior Corporate Support Officer/Corporate Support Officer (PSL5/PSL6)
Job type: Full-Time; Part-Time, Ongoing, Non-Ongoing
Location: Capital Hill ACT
Salary: $83,279 – $107,515
Classification: APS Level 5; APS Level 6
Position number: PBO99
Applications close: Sunday 21 January 2024
Agency website: https://www.pbo.gov.au
Job description: Corporate Support Officers take the lead in one of three streams in the Branch: Human Resources, Governance, and Performance Finance.
Corporate Support Officers are responsible for daily administration in their lead stream and will provide support across the other streams as needed. They will also be involved in policy development and implementation, contribute to agency wide projects, stakeholder engagement and larger corporate activities such as delivery of the Election commitments report and Annual Report.
Position contact: Heather Millard/Samantha Fudalewicz
Telephone: 02 6277 95339 /02 6277 9522
National Gallery of Australia
First Nations Engagement, Indigenous Leadership Coordinator (Affirmative Measures – Indigenous).
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Parkes ACT
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 6021
Applications close: Sunday 21 January 2024
Agency website: https://nga.gov.au
Duties: In accordance with the APS 6 work level standards, you will:
- Manage and coordinate the delivery of programs for the Wesfarmers Indigenous Arts Leadership and Fellowship Programs. This includes strategic development, administration, promotion, delivery, feedback and reporting.
- Mentor and support the successful candidates undertaking the Wesfarmers Indigenous Arts Leadership and Fellowship Program. Work under limited supervision to project manage and work collaboratively as a member of project teams to devise and implement programs that support growth in arts sector leadership for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts professionals. Work closely with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff across curatorial and programs, and other relevant Gallery staff, to research, develop and implement the Wesfarmers Indigenous Arts Leadership and Fellowship Programs’ Alumni Program. Work with the Gallery’s Sponsorship & Development teams to develop proposals for further support and assist in the administration of the Wesfarmers Indigenous Art Partnership.
- Work collaboratively with staff from across the National Gallery to manage projects delivered through the Wesfarmers Indigenous Art Partnership.
- Work closely with the Assistant Director, First Nations to ensure organisational and cultural imperatives are being met.
- Mentor and support junior Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff within the public programs and education portfolio to ensure cultural imperatives and cultural safety are supported.
- As required, assist with other associated First Nations initiatives at the Gallery.
Position contact: Bruce Johnson-McLean
Telephone: +61 2 6240 6539
National Gallery of Australia
First Nations Engagement Curatorial Assistant, First Nations Art (Affirmative Measures – Indigenous)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Parkes ACT
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 4518
Applications close: Sunday 21 January 2024
Agency website: https://nga.gov.au
Duties: In accordance with the APS 4 work level standards, you will:
- Provide professional support to the Head Curator, First Nations Art, on all Curatorial business,
- Act as the first point of contact for the department, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, artists, curatorial colleagues, valuers, researchers, and the public, referring complex queries to relevant curatorial departments,
- Assist the department in preparation of correspondence, contracts, collection displays and publications, including answerin questions from external parties about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art collection,
- Conduct preliminary research across a range of archival sources in the preparation of materials for the presentation, exhibition, acquisition, and documentation of works within and entering the national collection, including collection management activities across cataloguing including interpretive material, provenance data and biographies,
- Create and update catalogue records in the collection management system (EMu),
- Assist in the management of projects relating to exhibitions, loans and publications, including liaising with the Exhibitions, Conservation and Registration teams in relation to the condition of works and suitability for display and storage in line with project timelines, agendas, minutes and workshops,
- Help manage workflows related to the department’s programs, especially as they relate to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art collection and;
- In consultation with the Head Curator, First Nations Art, develop collection presentations and exhibitions, including preparation Of interpretive material and liaison with Exhibition Management, Design, Publications and other departments.
Position contact: Bruce Johnson-McLean
Telephone: +61 2 6240 6539
Prime Minister and Cabinet
Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra ACT
Salary: $314,028 – $348,920
Classification: Statutory Appointment
Position number: 9995008
Applications close: Sunday 21 January 2024
Agency website: https://aiatsis.gov.au
Duties: The ideal candidate will be an exemplary dynamic and energetic leader with excellent influencing and negotiation skills. They will have demonstrative experience as a visionary leader of a large institution, agency, or group. with the ability to promote a deeper engagement with and foster innovation in use of the AIATSIS collection, together with an enhanced quality of research that improves outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage rights across Australia.
To be a strong contender for this role, you will need to be agile, innovative, and flexible with an outstanding record of achievement in leading people effectively and managing resources to accomplish high quality results. You must be a strong communicator able to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and partners, particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, including traditional owners and other cultural institutions relevant to the sector.
You will need to have a strong undertaking of strategic thinking, be self-motivated, display resilience, and be easily adaptable to fast-paced, complex, and changing work environment. You must have the ability to build strong, respectful, and productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, to negotiate and implement significant and highly complex policy agreements, in line with the AIATSIS Council Strategic Direction.
Position contact: Broni Crear
Telephone: 0426 539 217
Department of Defence
Defence Digital Group, Enterprise Systems, Executive Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Reid ACT
Salary: $111,441 – $125,705
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: DDG/12711/23
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday 21 January 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
The role: The Defence Digital Group (DDG) is seeking passionate Executive Officers to deliver professional outcomes, support our executive teams and manage the executive support function. The successful candidates are accountable under limited direction to perform and achieve complex administrative support and exercise a high degree of discretion, judgement and professionalism. Duties will include:
- Coordinate the development and preparation of high quality advice for a range of Ministerial, parliamentary and media correspondence
- Create and foster high functioning networks and relationships to ensure prompt and appropriate action is taken
- Provide strategic advice to the FAS and stakeholders to ensure priority matters are actioned appropriately
- Prepare, coordinate and proof complex or sensitive correspondence, including corporate documentation, submissions, talking points, briefing papers and senior committee papers
- Liaise with senior internal and external stakeholders in relation to complex or sensitive matters
- Provide leadership to the office team to deliver results by motivating, guiding and developing staff.
Position contact: Monique Hamilton
Telephone: 0466 778 148
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Biosecurity Plant and Science Services
Science & Surveillance Indigenous Rangers & Management Section
Community Liaison Officer (Biosecurity)
Job type: Full-Time, Ongoing; Non-Ongoing
Location: Cairns QLD, Darwin NT
Salary: $72,002 – $78,386
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 2023/3376
Applications close: Tuesday 23 January 2024
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
The job: The Community Liaison Officer (Biosecurity) supports the delivery of the biosecurity surveillance program with Indigenous rangers under the Indigenous Ranger Biosecurity Program (IRBP). The role supports pest, weed and disease surveillance and monitoring delivered by Indigenous ranger groups across northern Australia. The role also provides general pest, weed and disease awareness information to people in remote communities. The ideal applicant will have strong cultural awareness, particularly in liaison with First Nations people in remote areas. The CLO (biosecurity) works in a team and independently under general supervision.
Position contact: Shane Negri
Telephone: 0438 616 955
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Biosecurity Plant and Science Services
Plant Import Operations Biosecurity Assurance Program
Senior Data Analysts (APS6)
Job type: Full-Time; Part-Time, Ongoing; Non-Ongoing
Location: Canberra ACT
Salary: $88,408 – $100,378
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 2023/3026
Applications close: Wednesday 24 January 2024
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
Duties: As a Senior Data Analyst within the program, you will liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders to understand their business requirements and then prepare reports and data summaries to support pathway management and decision making to facilitate the safe importation of plants and plant related products. The duties of the role include, but are not limited to:
- assisting the program to acquire and transform data from a range of sources to prepare tailored reports and data summaries using programming languages such as R and/or SQL
- assisting the program to review existing, and develop new, data related policies and processes
- evaluating import pathways for risk-based intervention approaches (CBIS)
- assisting the program to monitor and respond to a range of import enquiries
- engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- developing a range of tailored Power BI reports
- supporting assurance and verification activities to measure the performance of biosecurity import conditions to ensure that the conditions remain effective
- providing testing support and input into new import systems or reports being developed by the department.
Position contact: Lenni Hartley
Telephone: 0424 947 610
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Corporate and Technology
Information Services ICT Operations and Services Delivery
PS 5/6 VIP Desktop Support Officers, Information Services Branch
Job type: Full-Time; Part-Time, Ongoing; Non-Ongoing
Location: Canberra ACT
Salary: $82,339 – $102,344
Classification: APS Level 5; APS Level 6
Position number: PMC/2023/260
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret)
Applications close: Wednesday 24 January 2024
Agency website: https://dpmc.nga.net.au/cp/?AudienceTypeCode=EXT
The role: As an APS 5 VIP Desktop Support Officer, your key responsibilities will include:
- Queue management via the department’s service management tool, resolving Incidents and Service Requests
- Face-to-face user support and training
- Windows Operating System (OS) and 365 system build, preparation and administration. Troubleshooting hardware and software issues
- Installing and maintaining ICT hardware and peripherals
- Participating in and promoting a customer centric culture
- Contributing to service improvement opportunities and knowledge base development. Advocating for and promoting ICT and PM&C digital services
- Stakeholder and relationship management of customers at various levels
- Compiling and troubleshooting issues before engaging with internal support teams for resolution
- Involvement in performance and learning and development discussions
- Interstate and international travel, as required.
As an APS 6 VIP Desktop Support Officer, your key responsibilities will include:
- Queue management via the department’s service management tool, resolving Incidents and Service Requests
- Face-to-face user support and training
- Windows Operating System (OS) and 365 system build, preparation and administration. Troubleshooting hardware and software issues
- Installing and maintaining ICT hardware and peripherals
- Compiling and troubleshooting issues before engaging with internal support teams involved in the delivery of ICT services
- Being involved in performance and learning and development discussions
- Planning, scheduling and coordination of VIP Desktop Operations and Service Delivery activities
- Promoting and leading by example to champion a customer centric culture within the team, and working with the VIP Operations Manager to improve service delivery processes and customer experience
- Assist with the development and training of a high quality and customer focused team. Resource management of the Departmental VIP team
- Support the development and management of processes used by the ICT Service Delivery teams, ensuring processes are well documented and maintained
- Advocating for ICT and PM&C digital services, promotes PM&C ICT support to the business and senior management
- Managing complaints and urgent escalations for ICT Issues
- Interstate and international travel as required.
Position contact: Nathan Maclean
Telephone: 0429 493 478
Department of Defence
Deputy Chief of Navy, Information & Records Management Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Russell ACT
Salary: $73,343 – $80,071
Position number: NAVY/12594/23
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Wednesday 24 January 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: Chief of Staff Navy Headquarters (COS NHQ) is looking for an APS4 Information & Records Officer to be part of a team providing a range of business and information support functions for the Office of Chief of Navy (OCN) and Chief of Staff Navy Headquarters (COS NHQ). As part of a team, you will provide detailed information and records management functions & advice, support Navy Headquarters security activities including advice, audits & assurance tasks, contribute to planning & programs and drive innovative change in support of COS NHQ business outcomes. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential and the ability to think outside the box to find innovative solutions.
Some of the key duties of this role are:
- Support information and records management activities in accordance with relevant legislation and Defence policies and procedures
- Provide advice and interpret/apply legislative, policy and regulatory requirements on the management of information and records
- Take the initiative to develop and implement information and records management procedures to achieve continuous improvement
- Conduct compliance monitoring and reporting activities for systems and practices. Interrogate internal and international databases to obtain relevant information for implementation and control into Defence publications and procedures
- Have experience managing and controlling security classified Defence documentation and information
- Undertake Unit Security Officer activities as part of the COS NHQ Security team.
Position contact: Tina Page
Telephone: 03 5169 8450
Australian Fisheries Management Authority
Chief Executive Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra ACT
Classification: Statutory Appointment
Position number: 2023/4079
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 2
Applications close: Sunday 28 January 2024
Agency website: https://www.afma.gov.au/careers
Duties: The AFMA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) runs the day-to-day operations of AFMA and is the Accountable authority under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and the Agency Head under the Public Service Act 1999. The CEO reports to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry for all corporate and governance functions. The CEO is responsible for assisting the Commission, including the provision of timely advice to support effective decision-making and by giving effect to the Commission’s decisions. The CEO exercises numerous Commission functions via delegation.
The CEO is the Chair of the Protected Zone Joint Authority Standing Committee.
The CEO is solely responsible, subject to direction from the Minister, for performing and exercising AFMA’s foreign compliance functions and powers. Fisheries compliance activities include detecting, monitoring, investigating, enforcing, prosecuting, educating and providing advice to other stakeholders to ensure Commonwealth fisheries management arrangements are complied with. The CEO is responsible to the Minister for all compliance issues relating to illegal fishing by foreign vessels in the AFZ and all fishing beyond the AFZ that is not licensed by AFMA including:
- placing and managing observers on foreign boats operating within the AFZ or in an Australian fishery on the high seas • surveillance of foreign fishing boats
- boarding, inspecting, apprehending and investigating foreign fishing boats
- detaining illegal foreign fishers
- sharing information with foreign governments
- storing and caring for confiscated foreign vessels and equipment
- destroying foreign vessels and equipment forfeited to the Commonwealth
- the activities of Australian nationals on foreign fishing vessels and Australian boats on the high seas
- activities undertaken by AFMA in the Torres Strait Protected Zone on behalf of PZJA.
The CEO’s primary objectives are: i) to ensure that the fisheries for which AFMA is responsible are managed in line with statutory obligations and that AFMA policies are implemented in a way that enhances the organisation’s standing as an acknowledged world leader in fisheries management; and ii) maintaining Australian Public Service (APS) standards and ensuring compliance with government policies and law.
Position contact: Angel Marina
Telephone: 02 6272 3516
Australian Sports Commission
AIS Operations
European Training Centre
Sports Manager
Job type: Full-time, Non-Ongoing
Location: Canberra ACT
Salary: $98,209 – $113,229
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 1332
Applications close: Sunday 28 January 2024
Agency website: https://www.sportaus.gov.au
Duties: The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on the Green and Gold decade. An exciting time filled with international sporting competitions on home soil, including the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup, and culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We have an ambitious new Strategic Vision and we need the best players on our team to help us deliver real results for the sporting sector and all Australians.
Are you up for the challenge?
About the team – Situated in northern Italy, approximately 65km north of Milan, the AIS European Training Centre (ETC) is a key factor in ensuring Australian athletes have access to high performance facilities while training and competing in Europe.
About the role – As a primary point-of-contact for National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) at the AIS ETC in Italy, manage all aspects of the visiting team. This includes booking accommodation, transport, logistics and associated high performance support services for teams and clients visiting the AIS ETC including access t external sport facilities within the province. This will be a critical role in the lead up to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, then preparing for 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Position contact: Mark Hayman
Department of Finance
Procurement
Procurement Policy and Systems Procurement Policy
Directors – Procurement Policy and Systems Branch
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra ACT
Salary: $143,499 – $168,942
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 2024/002
Applications close: Sunday 28 January 2024
Agency website: https://www.finance.gov.au
Duties: We are seeking high-performing and enthusiastic people with demonstrated policy development and management experience. Roles are available to lead either the section with responsibility for the operation and stewardship of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework (Procurement Policy), or the section responsible for the enhancement of the Australian Government’s ethical procurement and contract management processes (Ethical Sourcing).
As Director, you will be responsible for:
- Policy leadership to maintain and enhance the Commonwealth Procurement Framework (Framework), including the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, Finance’s Procurement Policy website, Resource Management Guides, Procurement Guidance Notes and the Supplier Code of Conduct
- Supporting and advising Commonwealth entities on application of the Framework with regard to specific procurement challenges
- Working closely with the Future Made in Australia Office to support delivery of the Buy Australian Plan
- Assisting specific entities in the development and refinement of a broad range of government policies that interact with the Framework
- Developing and leading sections in the delivery of policy objectives.
Position contact: Ryan Cassidy
Telephone: 02 6215 1956
Department of Defence
Defence Finance Group
Budgets & Financial Services
Learning and Development Administration Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra ACT
Salary: $73,343 – $80,071
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: DFG/12829/23
Applications close: Monday 29 January 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Your role: As an APS 4 Learning and Development Administration Officer you will:
- Arrange learning and development activities
- Administer and maintain learning systems, data and records
- Build and sustain relationships with stakeholders and contribute to the maintenance of a strong customer focus
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders on the provision of learning and development services
- Collate and assess data for learning and development reports
- Work collaboratively in a team based environment actively participating in and contributing to team meetings and exchange information to support the work area and team objectives.
Position contact: Natasha Adnams
Telephone: 02 5108 7890
