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Department of Defence
Associate Secretary Group
Data
Executive Director Data and Analytics
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $184,829 – $194,000
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: ASG/00245/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 2
Applications close: Sunday, 11 February, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: This role is responsible for the delivery of data analytics products and services within Defence. In your role, you will be expected to:
- Lead a large team and use industry best practices on data management, architecture and analytics to deliver value to the Defence organisation
- Advise on the development, sustainment and operation of Defence’s strategic data platform.
Your responsibilities include:
- Delivering data products that highlight the value that can be derived from the department’s extensive data assets
- Seeking opportunities to further enrich our data with the acquisition of new data sources and improved integration of data assets
- Maturing the department’s enterprise data and information architecture practice
- Experimenting and developing state-of-the-art techniques in data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence to deliver decision advantage.
You will engage widely with government, industry and academia to establish thought leadership in the innovative use of data and analytics in Defence.
Position contact: Paul Robards
Telephone: (02) 6132 7265.
High Court of Australia
Library
Manager Collections
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Parkes, ACT
Salary: $110,303 – $118,924
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 173
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1
Applications close: Sunday, 11 February, 2024
Agency website: https://www.hcourt.gov.au
Duties: The duties and responsibilities for this role include:
- Managing and developing the library’s print and electronic collections in accordance with the Library’s Collection Development Policy
- Overseeing the use, functionality and development of the Library Management System and other electronic systems for which the library is responsible
- Contributing to the provision of current awareness and reference services
- Managing and leading a small team to undertake routine tasks and project work
- Providing support to the court librarian as part of the library’s management team.
Position contact: Robin Gardner
Telephone: (02) 6270 6924.
Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)
Corporate
Business and Partnerships Executive
Assistant Director – External Committees
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $108,995 – $131,404
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 5129_01/24_BP
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 11 February, 2024
Agency website: https://www.acic.gov.au
Duties: To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following experience, skills and attributes:
- Demonstrated high-level written and oral communication skills, to ensure the provision of high-quality documentation and advice to support agency decision making
- High-level engagement skills including negotiation, liaison and representational skills, demonstrated across a range of internal and external audiences
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
- Highly organised and able to adapt to a dynamic workload, work independently, operate effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and preserve the confidentiality of sensitive information
- Experience managing a team to deliver successful outcomes.
Position contact: Emma
Telephone: 0408 654 764.
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Tribunal Support
Law and Policy
EL2 Legal Director/Principal Lawyer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-Ongoing
Location: Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW; Canberra, ACT; Perth, WA; Brisbane, QLD; Adelaide, SA
Salary: $130,512 – $148,377
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 7003521, 7003522
Applications close: Monday, 12 February, 2024
Agency website: http://www.aat.gov.au
Duties:
- Leadership and management: Lead and develop a team of lawyers to provide specialist strategic legal services consistent with the tribunal’s statutory objectives. Effectively manage workflow, staffing and performance within the work area, including planning for workforce needs. Promote a diverse, inclusive and positive high-performance culture with a user-centred focus.
- Service delivery: Coordinate the delivery of a high-quality professional legal service, in one or more specialist areas, that supports the tribunal’s functions. Services include: the provision of legal advice and opinion to tribunal members and staff; the preparation of legal reference materials, decision-making aides and instruments; the provision of legal training; coordination of the tribunal’s regulatory compliance; and management of litigation support services and external legal providers.
- Advice: Provide expert strategic, practical and technically sound legal advice on complex matters relevant to the tribunal’s functions and operations. Identify and manage legal risk, escalating issues and potential solutions as appropriate.
- Stakeholder management: Initiate, develop and manage strong, productive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders on matters affecting the legal service function.
Position contact: Sobet Haddad
Telephone: (02) 9276 5112.
Department of Defence
Associate Secretary Group
Ministerial & Executive Coordination & Communication
Freedom of Information Adviser and Case Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $88,175 – $100,724
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: ASG/00305/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Monday, 12 February, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: As a Freedom of Information (FOI) adviser you will coordinate the department’s response to requests received under the FOI Act.
You will communicate with FOI applicants, internal and external stakeholders including the network of Accredited Decision Makers to prepare timely, accurate decisions and provide comprehensive FOI advice.
The successful candidate will have:
- Demonstrated coordination, organisation, and time management skills with the ability to multitask, meet deadlines and manage priorities
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build productive relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- A high standard of attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with influence with a broad range of audiences
- An ability to work independently and as part of a small, high-performing team
- An ability to handle highly sensitive information in accordance with government security requirements
- Sound judgement and critical-thinking skills with an ability to identify and explain risk.
Position contact: Rowena Marsden
Telephone: (02) 5108 3963.
Australian Federal Police
Senior Team Leader – Finance & Budget Management
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $121,628 – $132,391
Classification: Executive Level 1; Executive Level 2
Position number: 12635
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1 (Secret)
Applications close: Tuesday, 13 February, 2024
Agency website: https://careers.afp.gov.au
Duties: Applications are sought for suitably qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the permanent position of Senior Team Leader – Finance and Budget Management Branch. A pool will also be created for 12 months.
As a team leader, you play a pivotal role in developing people, managing change and influencing behaviours that lead to a supportive culture that respects the perspectives, talents and value of each individual. Consistent with the AFP values, AFP leadership philosophy, organisational reform agendas, AFP corporate business plans and your Performance Development Agreement, the expectation is that you will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.
Position contact: Rebecca Tutalo
Telephone: (02) 5126 6383.
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
Parks Australia
Kakadu National Park & Cultural Heritage Kakadu Futures Taskforce and Planning
Senior Planning Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-Ongoing
Location: Darwin, NT; Kakadu, NT
Salary: $115,663 – $124,403
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 2024/44
Applications close: Wednesday, 14 February, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
Duties:
- Working with the Kakadu Board of Management and Traditional Owners to lead the preparation of the 7th Kakadu Management Plan in accordance with the lease agreements, the EPBC Act, the current management plan and relevant strategies and policies, including managing the planning team to deliver the management plan project in a timely manner
- Analysing existing material (including the evaluation report for the current management plan, other plans, strategies and reports, board decisions) for any changes required for the new plan and providing innovative solutions to improve the next management plan
- Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders supporting the management plan development process, and leading and facilitating meetings
- Overseeing the drafting of high-quality written material and analysis, which will include briefs, board papers, reports, communication materials and correspondence
- Supervising the drafting of the new plan suitable for legal and budget review and provision to the Board of Management for clearance
- Working effectively and cooperatively with the senior management team and wider Parks Australia staff.
- Leading and managing a small team of staff and operational budget to deliver the project.
Position contact: Meryl Triggs
Telephone: 0408 809 352.
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
Parks Australia
Parks Support Services Communication, Marketing & Tourism
Public Affairs Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $91,057 – $103,642
Position number: 2024/47
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Wednesday, 14 February, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
Duties:
Working in a fast-paced environment, the Public Affairs Officer is part of a dynamic team managing media and communications for Parks Australia.
In this role you will bring excellent writing and communication skills, a passion for the environment and an interest in Indigenous cultures to create engaging content that connects audiences with the natural and cultural values of our parks and reserves, drives visitation to iconic tourism destinations, and engages stakeholders with our purpose. You will be highly organised and have input into strategic planning, while also being able to pivot and manage day-to-day communications activities. Some travel may be required in this role.
Duties will include:
- Developing, implementing and evaluating communication strategies for Parks Australia – including clients within our national parks, botanic gardens, Australian marine parks, and the Bush Blitz program
- Building and maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders and advising clients within Parks Australia on activities including media opportunities, issues management, stakeholder engagement and effective ways to drive visitation to our tourism destinations
- Preparing communications materials including media releases, media statements, talking points, and social media and web content
- Identifying and supporting ministerial and general media opportunities and events
- Preparing communications reports including daily media-monitoring reports and media impact reports.
Position contact: Nicole Isaacson
Telephone: 0439 582 686.
High Court of Australia
Corporate Services Information, Communication and Technology
ICT Service Desk Support Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Parkes, ACT
Salary: $86,912 – $98,830
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 162
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1
Applications close: Thursday, 15 February, 2024
Agency website: https://www.hcourt.gov.au
Duties: Under limited direction, the HCE 6 ICT Service Desk Support Officer will provide support to users of the court’s ICT systems and assist in the administration and maintenance of the court’s ICT infrastructure. The position also involves the provision of primary support for the court’s courtroom technology systems.
The duties and responsibilities for this role include:
- Logging and prioritising support tickets in the court’s Service Management software providing service desk support in relation to the court’s ICT systems and investigating and resolving first/second-level technical issues
- Providing support for the court’s audiovisual courtroom technology systems
- Supporting set-up activities for the court’s ICT assets
- Assisting with the operation and maintenance of the court’s key ICT systems
- Assisting with the delivery of ICT training and documentation to court staff as required, including both formal and informal sessions
- Liaising with external ICT contractors and suppliers, as directed
- Assisting with various ICT team activities as required to meet the team objectives.
Position contact: Mohammed Akbar
Telephone: (02) 6270 6919.
Department of Defence
Defence People Group Joint Health Command
Health Clerk
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Larrakeyah, NT
Salary: $73,343 – $80,071
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: DPG/00535/24
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Thursday, 15 February, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties:
Based at Larrakeyah Health Centre, Larrakeyah Defence Precinct Darwin, NT, the APS 4 Health Clerk will supervise a mixed team of APS and contracted health clerks allocating work, resources and tasks and setting priorities to meet set outcomes. This team manages initial patient streaming (triage), medical appointments, referrals, specialist bookings and military medical administration processes, as well as the flow of calls, emails and walk-in members (patients).
As the APS 4 Health Clerk, you will be the leader of the health clerk team, and a key member in the Primary Health Care Team model, to allocate tasks, monitor workloads and set priorities to meet required medical admin outcomes, and provide triage support to the health centre.
The health clerk team is the face of the Joint Health Command – Joint Health Unit Central Australia – Larrakeyah Health Centre and forms the administration hub.
As part of a blended workforce of military, APS and contracted staff, the ideal candidate will thrive and enjoy working collaboratively and collegiately to generate excellent healthcare results.
Position contact: Salina Partridge
Telephone: (08) 7929 4714.
Future Fund Management Agency
Senior Associate, Economics and Capital Market
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 2227
Applications close: Thursday, 22 February, 2024
Agency website: https://www.futurefund.gov.au
Duties:
The role has a good blend of short-term tasks and longer-term research work including:
- The monitoring of daily developments in economics and policy, analysing their impact on financial markets
- Contributing to the development of economic scenarios
- Creating and designing a variety of economic models
- Developing a range of asset-pricing models
- Collaborating with asset-class teams on asset-class assumptions
- Contributing to discussions on portfolio settings.
Position contact: Liz DuPreez
Telephone: (03) 8656 6400.
Department of Defence
Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group
Joint Systems
Engineering Management Systems (EMS) Compliance Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Russell, ACT; Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $88,175 – $100,724
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: CASG/11921/232
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Thursday, 22 February, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties:
The Engineering Management Systems (EMS) Compliance Officer, under the direction of the Deputy Director JSD E&T Compliance and Assurance, will be an integral member of a small audit and assurance team and be responsible for coordinating and performing engineering assurance, governance, auditing and corporate reporting activities.
The EMS Compliance Officer will have an understanding of the Technical Regulatory Frameworks (TRFs), and standards of practice; and have an in-depth knowledge of the internal audit process. You will contribute to the strategic review of Engineering Management Systems in Joint Systems Domain (JSD) in the areas of strategic and business planning, performance measurement and continuous improvement.
You will work independently with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability to achieve outcomes. You will have demonstrable experience in building and sustaining effective relationships with team members, management and stakeholders, tailoring communication style and language according to the audience.
Position contact: Diana Mejia Bravo
Telephone: 0407 115 536.
Federal Court of Australia
Corporate Services Property and Procurement
Contracts Administrator
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Sydney, NSW; Brisbane, QLD
Salary: $82,689 – $94,985
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 8772
Applications close: Wednesday, 21 February, 2024
Agency website: https://www.fedcourt.gov.au/about/employment
Duties:
The Contracts Administrator is responsible for:
- Applying a best-practice commercial approach to the court’s contracting processes, seeking efficiencies in service and economies in costs while ensuring good governance over processes and systems consistent with Commonwealth procurement rules
- Preparing tender documentation and obtaining approvals for project works related to architects, engineers, construction, signage, furniture and other capital works in accordance with Commonwealth Procurement Rules and FCA Entity procurement procedures
- Assisting in the tendering process of property projects including documentation, evaluation and recommendation for preferred vendors and required services
- Coordinating contractual correspondence, notices, claims, etc. for major contracts
- Assessing commercial and contractual risks, identifying and implementing appropriate controls and escalating actual or potential issues to the Commercial Manager and/or Project Manager
- Preparing and coordinating property and procurement-related documentation including templates, schedules, correspondence, reports, submissions, plans and strategies, risk and performance reviews, contract change proposals and other contract management documentation
- Applying legal principles, legislative and policy compliance obligations and critical commercial risk and performance requirements related to procurement and contract management
- Monitoring and forecasting expenditure on the works, including contract payments, administration costs, and materials/services against the project budget.
Position contact: Andrew Heath
Telephone: (02) 8099 8496.
Federal Court of Australia
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Court Children’s Service
Court Child Expert (Social Worker or Psychologist)
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-Ongoing
Location: Dandenong, VIC; Melbourne, VIC
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 3972, 3194, 1970
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Friday, 23 February, 2024
Agency website: https://www.fedcourt.gov.au/about/employment
Duties: Court Child Experts undertake a range of activities within the provisions of the FLA including:
- Conducting child-centred preliminary and comprehensive family assessments, including conducting interviews and observations with children
- Providing evidence to the courts as an expert witness in the form of written reports
- Undertaking risk screening and risk assessment to assist in case management and safety planning
- Assisting parties to resolve or narrow the issues in dispute, including through participation in parenting dispute resolution conferences
- Providing advice to parties and the courts regarding external support services for children and families.
Position contact: Clare Swetenham
Telephone: (03) 8638 6583.
Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC)
AUSTRAC Talent Register (Ongoing and Non-Ongoing)
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-Ongoing
Location: Sydney, NSW; Canberra, ACT; Brisbane, QLD; Docklands, VIC
Salary: $67,604 – $157,930
Classification: APS Level 1; APS Level 2; APS Level 3; APS Level 4; APS Level 5; APS Level 6; Executive Level 1; Executive Level 2
Position number: Several
Security clearance: Required AGSVA clearance
Applications close: Monday, 29 April, 2024
Agency website: https://www.austrac.gov.au
Duties: AUSTRAC is the Australian Government’s financial intelligence unit and anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulator. Our purpose is to build resilience in the financial system and use financial intelligence and regulation to disrupt money laundering, terrorism financing and other serious crime.
With government and industry partners, we use financial intelligence and regulation to:
- Prevent criminal abuse of the financial sector
- Help business, government and law enforcement partners detect, deter and disrupt money laundering, terrorism financing and other serious crimes
- Build and maintain trust and integrity in Australia’s financial system.
Position contact: Recruitment
Email: [email protected].
