There are a variety of interesting and engaging public sector roles vacant this week. Photo: File.
Department of the Treasury
Corporate Division
Assistant Secretary (SES Band 1), Governance Branch
Job type: Full-Time; Part-Time, Ongoing; Non-Ongoing
Location: Parkes ACT
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 1
Position number: 5667
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday 3 March
Agency website: www.treasury.gov.au
Duties:
- Supporting the secretary to meet their obligations under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and other applicable instruments. This will be achieved through the provision of core governance functions including integrity, audit and assurance, fraud and corruption control, risk management. You will also be required to provide the department with support, expert advice and effective frameworks to ensure meaningful and compliant measurement and reporting of performance through Treasury’s corporate plan, annual performance statement, and annual report.
- Managing all aspects of ministerial, parliamentary and Cabinet business for the department, by overseeing and providing advice on correspondence and submissions, providing guidance to the department to meet Cabinet protocols, and supporting Treasury’s engagement with parliamentary committees.
- Supporting the portfolio governance function including managing portfolio appointments to bodies across the portfolio, while supporting agencies in adopting best practice approaches to managing significant governance risks in relation to statutory and non-statutory office holders.
- Managing the strategic secretariat function which supports the governance of the department’s strategic committees and provides accurate and timely advice on policy and procedure for committee management. The assistant secretary is the secretariat for the executive board.
- Maintaining the department’s parliamentary document management system (PDMS).
Position contact: Beaumont and Beaumont
Telephone: 02 6126 4500
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Consumer Data Right
Solutions Delivery & Operations
General Manager, Solution Delivery and Operations
Job type: Full-Time; Part-Time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Perth WA, Melbourne VIC, Sydney NSW, Townsville QLD
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 1
Position number: EA2024/34
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret)
Applications close: Sunday 3 March
Agency website: https://www.accc.gov.au/
Duties: What you will do as the general manager, solution delivery and operations.
You will lead, manage and deliver services that align with the CDR division strategy and goals, working with an overall budget of around $36m.
As a member of the CDR senior leadership team you will provide strategic direction to the delivery of high-quality technology services across the organisation for optimal levels of support on key operational requirements.
You will also represent the ACCC and make significant contributions to interactions with government and other government departments such as the Department of the Treasury, Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, and Data Standards Body.
Position contact: Kathie Standen
Telephone: 07 3811 9249
Australian Signals Directorate
Chief Operating Officer Group
People & Property
ASD Intelligence Assessment Analysts
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra ACT, Melbourne Vic
Salary: $77,788 – $106,828
Classification: APS Level 4; APS Level 5; APS Level 6
Position number: ASD/01339/24
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday 3 March
Agency website: https://www.asd.gov.au/careers
The role: SIA intelligence assessment analysts use their advanced critical thinking, research and communication skills to inform senior decision-makers and key operational and policy partners about the most important cyber threats to Australia.
As an ASD 4, ASD 5 or ASD 6 intelligence assessment analyst you will:
- Analyse all-source intelligence and apply analytical tradecraft to produce timely and robust threat assessments;
- Lead or contribute to written intelligence assessments on a range of cyber threats, which may include cybercrime, state-sponsored activity as well as methods, vectors and capabilities used to target Australian entities;
- Inform and deliver oral threat briefings or presentations to ASD’s senior executives, as well as the agency’s ministerial, government and industry stakeholders;
- Develop and maintain strong subject matter expertise related to cyber and national security threats and the implications for Australia and its interests;
- Engage widely across ASD, the National Intelligence Community and international partners on key cyber security issues; and
- Contribute to broader team goals and strategic direction by prioritising workflows, developing product plans and (for ASD 5 and 6) mentoring junior colleagues.
Position contact: [email protected]
Australian Electoral Commission
Electoral Integrity and Operations Group
State Operations QLD Operations
Service Support Officer, QLD Operations
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Dalby QLD
Salary: $55,913 – $62,004
Classification: APS Level 2
Position number: 2024-075 10986
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday 3 March
Agency website: https://www.aec.gov.au/
Duties: We are seeking versatile and energetic people to undertake a range of administrative functions in areas of enrolment and election management, and project management and delivery.
You will provide frontline client services to members of the public, including answering enquiries on and assisting with electoral enrolment. During an event the service support officer may be required to supervise a small team as well as provide training to aid in the delivery of planned activities.
The functions may also include processing special categories of enrolment and contributing to the planning and project management of key election activities leading the delivery of several projects, ensuring communication flows seamlessly and accurately to the team leader.
The service support officer positions (APS 2) are part-time during core business periods and move to full-time during an electoral event.
To excel you’ll have:
- Resilience and positivity with the ability to respond and adapt to changing operational environments, being a self-starter and using initiative.
- Confidence and the ability to communicate, collaborate and sustain productive relationships with team members and key stakeholders.
- A strong commitment to working harmoniously within a team to achieve positive results and support the AEC’s strategic direction.
- A high level of integrity and motivation with the ability to make evidence-based and effective decisions.
- Ability to exercise independent judgement and resolve workplace issues with a degree of guidance and monitoring from more senior staff or manager.
Position contact: Kristy-Lee Dun
Telephone: 0407 034 957
>Australian Submarine Agency
Executive Assistant
Job type: Full-Time; Part-Time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra ACT
Salary: $73,343 – $80,071
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: ASA/01210/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday 03 March 2024
Agency website: https://www.defence.gov.au
Duties: A number of opportunities exist for highly motivated individuals to provide executive support for senior executive service officers – band 1 and 2 levels within the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA).
A well organised executive office is crucial to the smooth operation of the ASA. Under the direction of an executive officer, you will be performing calendar management, preparation of correspondence, organising meetings, arranging travel, coordinating briefing packs and managing office systems and records using Microsoft Office, Objective and financial management systems. Roles will also provide administrative and operational support to their respective branches and divisions.
This is a unique opportunity to directly contribute to Australia’s strategic and defence outcomes and will contribute to the delivery of a capability that will play a key role in the defence of our country in decades to come.
Position contact: ASA Recruitment
Email: [email protected]
National Disability Insurance Agency
Provider and Markets
Market Innovation and Employment
APS6 Project Officer – Assistive Technology Markets
Job type: Full-Time, Ongoing; Non-Ongoing
Location: Penrith NSW, Brisbane QLD, Maroochydore QLD, Adelaide SA, Geelong VIC
Salary: $89,612 – $99,072
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 0046_01/24_EXT
Applications close: Sunday 3 March
Agency website: https://www.ndis.gov.au
Duties: The position is a team leadership position within the NDIA and will have delegated authority and responsibility to resolve issues and risks across a range of activities. It will be required to provide the leadership, control, planning, resource management, performance management and decision-making for the team membership within the positions assigned work area.
- Developing, managing and implementing project plans and schedules in accordance with the agency’s project management framework.
- Providing specialist advice and technical expertise to staff and stakeholders.
- Performing independent research work and analysis including the preparation of draft reports on relevant project activities.
- Coordinating regular project reporting including status updates and exception reports.
- Preparing draft written material including business cases, plans, executive briefs and corporate documentation.
Position contact: Natalie Jacobs
Telephone: 07 4959 6823
Australian Electoral Commission
Electoral Integrity and Operations Group
State Operations QLD Operations
Service Support Officer, QLD Operations
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Dalby QLD
Salary: $55,913 – $62,004
Classification: APS Level 2
Position number: 2024-075 10986
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday 3 March
Agency website: https://www.aec.gov.au/
Duties: We are seeking versatile and energetic people to undertake a range of administrative functions in areas of enrolment and election management, and project management and delivery.
You will provide frontline client services to members of the public, including answering enquiries on and assisting with electoral enrolment. During an event the service support officer may be required to supervise a small team as well as provide training to aid in the delivery of planned activities.
The functions may also include processing special categories of enrolment and contributing to the planning and project management of key election activities leading the delivery of several projects, ensuring communication flows seamlessly and accurately to the team leader.
The service support officer positions (APS 2) are part-time during core business periods and move to full-time during an electoral event.
To excel you’ll have:
- Resilience and positivity with the ability to respond and adapt to changing operational environments, being a self-starter and using initiative.
- Confidence and the ability to communicate, collaborate and sustain productive relationships with team members and key stakeholders.
- A strong commitment to working harmoniously within a team to achieve positive results and support the AEC’s strategic direction.
- A high level of integrity and motivation with the ability to make evidence-based and effective decisions.
- Ability to exercise independent judgement and resolve workplace issues with a degree of guidance and monitoring from more senior staff or manager.
Position contact: Kristy-Lee Dun
Telephone: 0407 034 957
Australian Signals Directorate
Chief Operating Officer Group People & Property
ASD 4, 5 & 6 Intelligence Assessment Analysts
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC
Salary: $77,788 – $106,828
Classification: APS Level 4; APS Level 5; APS Level 6
Position number: ASD/01336/24
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday 3 March
Agency website: https://www.asd.gov.au/careers
The role: SIA intelligence assessment analysts use their advanced critical thinking, research and communication skills to inform senior decision-makers and key operational and policy partners about the most important cyber threats to Australia.
As an ASD 4, ASD 5 or ASD 6 intelligence assessment analyst you will:
- Analyse all-source intelligence and apply analytical tradecraft to produce timely and robust threat assessments;
- Lead or contribute to written intelligence assessments on a range of cyber threats, which may include cybercrime, state-sponsored activity as well as methods, vectors and capabilities used to target Australian entities;
- Inform and deliver oral threat briefings or presentations to ASD’s senior executives, as well as the agency’s ministerial, government and industry stakeholders;
- Develop and maintain strong subject matter expertise related to cyber and national security threats and the implications for Australia and its interests;
- Engage widely across ASD, the national intelligence community and international partners on key cyber security issues; and
- Contribute to broader team goals and strategic direction by prioritising workflows, developing product plans and (for ASD 5 and 6) mentoring junior colleagues.
Position contact: [email protected]
Department of Defence
Australian Submarine Agency
Executive Assistant
Job type: Full-Time; Part-Time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra ACT
Salary: $73,343 – $80,071
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: ASA/01210/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday 03 March 2024
Agency website: https://www.defence.gov.au/about/taskforces/aukus
Duties: A number of opportunities exist for highly motivated individuals to provide executive support for senior executive service officers – band 1 and 2 levels within the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA).
A well organised executive office is crucial to the smooth operation of the ASA. Under the direction of an executive officer, you will be performing calendar management, preparation of correspondence, organising meetings, arranging travel, coordinating briefing packs and managing office systems and records using Microsoft Office, Objective and financial management systems. Roles will also provide administrative and operational support to their respective branches and divisions.
This is a unique opportunity to directly contribute to Australia’s strategic and defence outcomes and will contribute to the delivery of a capability that will play a key role in the defence of our country in decades to come.
Position contact: ASA Recruitment
Email: [email protected]
Department of Finance
Property & Construction
Property Management and Projects
Senior Property Adviser, Property and Construction Division
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra ACT
Salary: $117,538 – $142,337
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 2024/043
Applications close: Sunday 3 March
Agency website: www.finance.gov.au
Duties: About the opportunity
PCMT is seeking a high performing, experienced property officer with experience in the management of heritage properties to support the management of the department’s owned estate portfolio.
By joining the PCMT, you will obtain:
- Central agency experience
- Access to diverse career advancement pathways, including broadening and developing skills in property and project management
- Opportunities to cultivate strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including at senior levels.
Position contact: Katrina Leech
Telephone: 02 6215 3149
Department of Home Affairs
Cyber & Infra Security Centre
Regulatory Compliance Critical Infrastructure Regulatory Operations and
Analysis, Regulatory Operations
Senior Regulatory Assessor
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Various locations – SA
Salary: $77,642 – $83,632
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: JR 131351
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday 3 March
Agency website: www.homeaffairs.gov.au
Duties and responsibilities:
- Interpret and apply a range of legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures
- Conduct regulatory assessments and complete routine to complex documentation, including written reasons for decisions and recommendations
- Manage a caseload of regulatory assessments within set timelines that vary in risk and complexity
- Exercise judgement for decisions and recommendations
- Represent the department to industry
- Communicate regulatory requirements effectively and establish and maintain productive internal and external relationships.
Position contact: Karen Peevor
Telephone: 08 7421 7756
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
People, Property and Security
People & Policy People Support, Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Advisor
Job type: Full-Time; Part-Time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW
Salary: $88,408 – $100,378
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 2024/443
Applications close: Tuesday 5 March
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
Duties: The duties of the role include but are not limited to:
- Providing advice and support to managers and employees on a wide range of human resource management matters within an Australian Public Service (APS) context ideally with experience with early intervention, non-compensable and compensable management of injured workers.
- Delivering injury management initiatives.
- Dealing with complex and sensitive people issues.
- Developing and maintaining working relationships with people at all levels of the organisation.
- Identifying competing priorities and working with autonomy and in collaboration with the rest of the team, implementing improvements to work processes and tasks to achieve efficiencies and meet service level standards.
- Case management.
- Providing written and verbal advice based on regulatory and legislative requirements.
- Other duties as required.
Position contact: Kelly McGrath
Telephone: 0468 532 965
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Priority Populations and Capabilities Group Specialist Capabilities Unit
APS6 Geospatial Officer
Job type: Full-Time; Part-Time, Ongoing; Non-Ongoing
Location: Canberra ACT, Sydney NSW
Salary: $90,505 – $100,051
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: #013_02/24
Applications close: Wednesday 6 March
Agency website: https://aihwcareers.nga.net.au/cp/
Duties: Under general direction, your main role will be providing continuous support to AIHW staff in relation to working with geospatial information and data by:
- Providing personalised geospatial support and training.
- Offering expert advice on geospatial analysis and data visualisation.
- Directly contributing to AIHW projects as a GIS technician.
- Managing the AIHW geospatial data repository.
- Developing relevant support materials, user guides, and training material.
- Being an active member in the AIHW geospatial community.
This position reports directly to the EL1 geospatial advisor and has no supervisory responsibilities.
Position contact: JooShan Ong
Telephone: 02 6244 1181
Department of Defence
Defence Digital Group
Group Operations
Communication Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Reid ACT
Salary: $88,175 – $100,724
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: DDG/01234/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Thursday 7 March
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/
Duties: The Directorate of Digital Communication and Engagement (DCE) in Defence Digital Group (DDG) is seeking an APS6 to support their strategic communication function.
The DCE team is responsible for developing and managing communication tactics and channels to support Defence’s chief information officer to communicate to staff and industry partners. The team also manages ICT project related communication and stakeholder engagement on behalf of the group, which is currently delivering 226 projects for Defence.
This role is highly visible and provides an ideal opportunity for people looking to take the next step in their career or to better understand the inner workings of Defence and the Australian Government.
The duties of this role include, but are not limited to:
- Providing end-to-end communication support to the CIO and the senior leadership team.
- Developing and implementing project communication plans and creative campaigns.
- Writing articles, scripts and senior leadership messages.
- Managing digital communication channels.
- Supporting a busy forward work plan and messaging schedule and utilising the team’s planning tool effectively to manage workload.
- Developing and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders of all levels.
- Contributing to an energetic, fun and productive culture.
Position contact: Taleah Hollyman
Telephone: 02 5130 1983
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
APS6 – Senior Art Consultant, Office for the Arts
Job type: Full-Time; Part-Time, Ongoing; Non-Ongoing
Location: Sydney NSW, Melbourne VIC
Salary: $88,466 – $99,155
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 44635
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday 10 March
Agency website: https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/
Duties: Under general guidance and in accordance with APS values and code of conduct, government and departmental policies and the relevant secretary’s instructions, the office coordinator duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Artbank’s objectives and purpose.
- Drive increased business for the art leasing program, including through growing and leveraging opportunities in your existing networks and clients, and researching and building relationships with new clients.
- Directly manage clients, ensuring their ongoing needs are addressed.
- Coordinate the activities of Artbank’s client services team.
- Forecast sales targets and assist the client services team in reaching them.
- Work collaboratively and flexibly across all Artbank teams as required to ensure consistent and effective delivery of the Artbank program and art leasing scheme.
- Contribute to the development of strategic and business planning for Artbank, including in particular the systems and processes that support the business and client service functions.
- Contribute to curatorial and client event programming as required and other initiatives that support Artbank’s objectives and promote increased access to and understanding of Australian visual art.
- Coordinate art consultants’ timely compliance work – on the integrity report and KPI tracker.
- Analyse data and prepare reports with narrative and data visualisation/graphics.
- Prepare quarterly and other reports relevant to client leasing as required and in collaboration with other Artbank areas.
Position contact: Zoë Rodriguez
Telephone: 02 9697 6000
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Various
First Assistant Secretary – Various Roles (Ministerial, Corporate, Finance, Policy, Human Resources, Property)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra ACT
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 2
Position number: DVAO1982
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday 10 March
Agency website: https://www.dva.gov.au/
Duties: To be a strong contender for these roles, you will need to be a first-class leader with a substantial policy, program management, engagement and/or corporate services background and demonstrated record of achievement in the provision of strategic advice to government. Your intellectual rigour, client focused approach, ability to manage competing demands and work to tight deadlines will be complemented by excellent communication skills, an understanding of the expectations of ministers and a personal style that engenders trust and respect. You will have an entrepreneurial and innovative approach to the way you operate and be solution focused.
In accordance with APS statutory obligations, APS Integrated Leadership System, APS SES Work Level Standards and departmental policies and guidelines, and in addition to the core selection criteria, successful candidates will have the following managerial and personal attributes.
- Professional authority and credibility
- Ability to direct and manage significant change agendas
- Ability to operate effectively in dynamic and quickly changing environments
- Ability to inspire confidence
- Keen intelligence, persuasiveness and the influence necessary to deliver both formal and informal leadership
- A results orientation, resilience and a positive approach to issues resolution
- A proactive approach to professional and organisational development with the ability to engender enthusiasm and professionalism in others
- Astute judgement and political awareness
- Ability to positively influence a health and safety culture in the department.
Position contact: Amanda O’Rourke
Email: [email protected]
