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Department of Social Services
Commissioner, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (Identified)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Brisbane, QLD; Adelaide, SA; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Classification: Statutory Appointment
Position number: EXT-2024-0419
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Saturday, 13 April, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dss.gov.au
Duties: The experiences, capabilities and behaviours required to be successful in this role are identified in the Candidate Information Pack available through Future Leadership. To make further inquiries, you can also email [email protected] quoting job code DSSndc0324.
Applications for this opportunity close at 11:59 pm (AEDT) on Saturday, 13 April, 2024 and must be submitted via the Department of Social Services eRecruit system.
Position contact: Mark Lelliott, Managing Partner, Future Leadership
Telephone: 1300 347 437.
Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
Nuclear Science and Technology
Research Biosciences
Safety, Regulatory and Quality Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Lucas Heights, NSW
Salary: $107,000 – $120,000
Position number: PD-2430
Applications close: Friday, 12 April, 2024
Agency website: https://careers.ansto.gov.au
Duties:
- Management and improvement of relevant safety documentation and related submission process, to ensure records and documents are current, accurate, meet regulatory requirements and delivered in a timely manner.
- Responsible for maintaining and improving the quality management systems (e.g. ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001).
- Coordinate tasks and activities to facilitate information exchange and optimise engagement with High Reliability and Enabling teams to ensure timely delivery of safety approvals.
- Ensure compliance with any licence conditions that the facility and laboratory operate under and provide reports to the relevant licensing officer as required.
- Keep abreast of regulatory updates and provide advice to management and staff to ensure the facility and laboratory remain safe, compliant and productive.
- Manage the currency and use of the incident-reporting system to drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and compliance performance.
Position contact: Tien Pham
Telephone: (02) 9717 9515.
Attorney-General’s Department
Australian Human Rights Commission
Positive Duty Team
Project and Compliance Coordinator
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Sydney, NSW
Salary: $72,294 – $80,033
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: n/a
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Friday, 12 April, 2024
Agency website: https://humanrights.gov.au/about/jobs
Duties: The Project and Compliance Coordinator reports to the Director of the Positive Duty Team and, under broad direction from senior staff, undertakes a range of duties including:
- Assist team members in relation to inquiries and monitoring activities regarding the positive duty under the Sex Discrimination Act.
- Assist the ongoing compliance program, including coordinating compliance activities and their implementation, as necessary under the guidance of senior staff.
- Assist and coordinate the establishment and maintenance of reporting and compliance activities to ensure the program’s legislative and compliance requirements are met.
- Contribute to research, education and compliance development activities/outputs of the team that are evidence-based and include both quantitative and qualitative research and data.
- Assist to develop and refine resources for diverse organisations, communities and industries.
- Provide information to duty holders, community groups and other stakeholders as to the rights and obligations under the legislation administered by the office, including answering general inquiries from the public and stakeholders.
- Coordinate and participate in a range of projects in relation to the compliance, research and educative functions of the positive duty team.
- Assist with project coordination activities of the Positive Duty team.
- Other duties consistent with the above as directed.
Position contact: [email protected]
Telephone: (02) 9284 9600.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
People, Property and Security Property & Security Protective Security
Protective Security Adviser
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $81,690 – $89,615
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 2024/674
Applications close: Friday, 12 April, 2024
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
The job: The duties include:
- Supporting management of the department’s protective security arrangements to ensure compliance with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and other security frameworks including consulting as required with internal and external stakeholders.
- Providing strategic input into the management of a range of protective security outputs, including compliance activities, procurement, contracts, and reporting activities.
- Supporting the identification and management of departmental enterprise-level risks through risk assessments, site inspections and risk mitigation activities relevant to the department’s people, information and assets.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of robust protective security frameworks, policies and guidelines owned by the Property and Security Branch.
- Supporting delivery of the team’s business-as-usual activities such as managing national protective security systems, delivering the annual protective security works program, managing helpdesk functions, and delivering training.
- Engaging and collaborating with key stakeholders, internal and external, to identify opportunities, achieve outcomes and facilitate cooperation.
- Communicating and making balanced decisions using professional judgment, evaluating available information, factoring in risks and being sensitive to context.
- Contributing to the identification, development, and implementation of opportunities to improve business management practices and processes.
- Providing leadership (where required) to staff, sharing learnings, and supporting others to develop team capability.
Please note that the merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for 18 months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may also be used to fill future ongoing vacancies in the branch where the duties are similar.
Position contact: Elizabeth Palmela
Telephone: 0403 792 368.
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
2025 Graduate Development Program – Affirmative Measures – Indigenous
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Perth, WA; Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW; Brisbane, QLD; Melbourne, VIC; Darwin, NT; Adelaide, SA; Hobart, TAS
Classification: APS Level 3
Position number: 2024/607
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 15 April, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
Duties: The Graduate Development Program is a pathway for graduates into our department. The 12-month program is designed to develop your skills, capabilities and knowledge and set you up for a successful career in the Australian Public Service.
As a graduate, you will work on some of the most important issues we are facing in Australia. Whether you are tackling climate change, advancing renewable energy, protecting our environment and national parks or securing Australia’s water resources, your work will be unique and impactful.
Our program is a great opportunity for you to put your qualifications, skills and ideas into practice.
You will join a diverse workforce of passionate and experienced professionals who will guide and support your development throughout and beyond the program.
As a graduate, you will undertake:
- A tailored learning and development program delivered by the Australian Public Service Academy.
- Three exciting and diverse rotations aligned to your skills and interests.
- Networking activities and events.
- In-house training and development opportunities.
Position contact: ScaleUp by Hudson, N/A.
Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation
Western Division
Perth Program Delivery
Project Adviser – Perth
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Perth, WA
Salary: $96,194 – $106,650
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 000
Applications close: Wednesday, 17 April, 2024
Agency website: https://www.ilsc.gov.au/about/careers/project-advisor-perth
Duties: Under the direction of the Business Development Manager, you will:
- Negotiate with stakeholders and facilitate a collaborative approach to project development to optimise and deliver sustainable economic, environmental, social, or cultural benefits to Indigenous Australians.
- Proactively develop proposals for the ILSC to assist Indigenous organisations to acquire land and water rights or manage land that they already own to deliver sustainable economic, environmental, social, or cultural benefits.
- Undertake research, market analysis, project scoping, due diligence, and feasibility analysis of projects to establish the business case for ILSC investment.
- Individually or in a team, prepare for and facilitate workshops to assist stakeholders and the ILSC to make informed decisions, and to set and monitor future objectives regarding land and water ownership and management.
- Plan, negotiate, develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and agencies to foster beneficial partnerships to enhance and extend the application of ILSC programs.
- Develop regional knowledge (demographics, needs, issues, etc.) so that activities are focused, coordinated, strategic, effective and regionally relevant.
- Manage existing and new land and water acquisition and management projects so that sustainable outcomes are achieved in a timely manner and project compliance is maintained.
- Prepare high-quality reports, board papers and briefings related to land and water acquisition and management functions in accordance with agreed ILSC processes and procedures.
Position contact: Darryl Millington – Business Development Manager
Telephone: (08) 9420 6308.
Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR)
National Measurement Institute
Chemical & Biological Metrology
Senior Instrument Analyst, Executive Level 1, National Measurement Institute
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Various locations – NSW
Salary: $117,760 – $125,059
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 0568_03/24
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Thursday, 18 April, 2024
Agency website: https://www.industry.gov.au
Duties: In this role, you will:
- Operate analytical instruments (magnetic sector GCHRMS, LCMSMS, GCMSMS, Thermal desorption GCMS) to analyse samples, process and assess results, and report to clients and stakeholders.
- Oversee NMI’s air laboratory, managing workload across the team and liaising with clients to ensure effective VOC analysis services.
- As a senior analyst, provide feedback on analysis outcomes and provide expert analytical and instrumental advice internally and externally to the organisation.
- Develop instrument methods to analyse emerging pollutants and monitor quality and performance of instrumentation, troubleshoot and carry out complex maintenance.
- Interact with laboratory staff to maintain quality systems, including validation of instruments and data sets, and preparation and review of quality system documentation.
- Train and develop staff in instrumental operation, maintenance, data processing, and reporting.
- Work to transform laboratory processes with a focus on digitisation, automation and continual process improvement.
- Ensure a safe and inclusive working environment.
Position contact: Gavin Stevenson
Telephone: (02) 9449 0140.
Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR)
National Measurement Institute
Chemical & Biological Metrology Australian Ultra Trace Laboratory
Senior Instrument Analyst, National Measurement Institute
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Various locations – NSW
Salary: $117,760 – $125,059
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 0567_03/24
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Thursday, 18 April, 2024
Agency website: https://www.industry.gov.au
Duties: Oversee the operation of several mass spectrometer analytical instruments (Magnetic Sector GCHRMS, LCqTOF, LCMSMS) to analyse samples, process and assess results, and report to clients and stakeholders.
- As a senior analyst, you will provide feedback on analysis outcomes and provide expert analytical and instrumental advice internally and externally to the organisation.
- Develop instrument methods to analyse emerging pollutants and monitor quality and performance of instrumentation, troubleshoot and carry out complex maintenance.
- Interact with laboratory staff to maintain quality systems, including validation of instruments and data sets, and preparation and review of quality system documentation.
- Train and develop staff in instrumental operation, maintenance, data processing, and reporting.
- Work to transform laboratory processes with a focus on digitisation, automation and continual process improvement.
- Ensure a safe and inclusive working environment.
Position contact: Gavin Stevenson
Telephone: (02) 9449 0140.
Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR)
Questacon
Science and Learning National Touring Programs
Team Leaders & Project Coordinators
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Various locations – ACT
Salary: $83,460 – $103,134
Classification: APS Level 5; APS Level 6
Position number: 0520_03/24
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Thursday, 18 April, 2024
Agency website: https://www.industry.gov.au
Duties: Working consistently within the expectations for an APS Level 6 in the APS Work Level Standards, Team Leaders will:
- Guide and support Project Coordinators and the broader team in the successful planning and delivery of complex national touring programs and activities.
- Supervise and lead the program delivery team, and identify development and training requirements to ensure a high level of team capability.
- Effectively allocate and monitor resources, including staff, equipment and budget.
- Proactively identify problems, risks and improvements, with a solutions-focused approach to unexpected change.
- Establish and maintain effective communication channels and tools across the team, including with managers.
- Maintain and improve processes for safety and quality assurance.
- Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve team aims.
- Travel to and work in remote, regional and metropolitan locations across Australia.
Working consistently with the expectations for an APS Level 5 in the APS Work Level Standards, Project Coordinators will:
- Coordinate and plan projects, and oversee travel arrangements and other logistics to ensure programs are delivered successfully.
- Deliver high-quality programs for a range of audiences, using a variety of formats that may include:
- Activity-based workshops
- Science demonstrations and performances
- Live video conference presentations or workshops
- Provide project-based mentoring, coaching and training to team members.
- Provide support and regular communications to team leaders and managers.
- Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project aims.
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of programs and the development and evaluation of new activities.
- Contribute to written communications including reports, social media and promotional material for events.
- Travel to and work in remote, regional and metropolitan locations across Australia.
Position contact: Matthew Dunn
Telephone: (02) 6270 2847.
Department of Defence
Defence People Group
Joint Health Command
Health Infrastructure Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $91,702 – $104,753
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: DPG/02441/24
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Thursday, 18 April, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: The Health Infrastructure Manager is responsible for the management of the minor works program that includes planned activities through the Estate Works Program and the provision of technical advice for unplanned activities. Additionally, this position will be the Joint Health Command (JHC) liaison point of contact throughout the delivery of funded minor work projects.
As the Health Infrastructure Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Managing JHC health infrastructure incoming and outgoing stakeholder correspondence.
- Maintaining a master tracker of all infrastructure projects and program of works.
- Maintaining close relationships with Estate Work Program Office and Joint Health Units, and prioritisation of health infrastructure works.
There will be a requirement to travel within Australia, frequently, to attend health infrastructure and estate planning meetings at identified bases representing Joint Health Command.
Position contact: Carmen McWatt
Telephone: 0467 763 673.
Department of Defence
Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group
Joint Systems
Branch Security Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Russell, ACT
Salary: $115,899 – $130,733
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: CASG/02396/24
Security clearance: Positive Vetting
Applications close: Thursday, 18 April, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Our ideal candidate: The successful candidate will have:
- Demonstrated experience in implementing and assuring ”security-in-dept” principles across a complex enterprise.
- An in-depth knowledge of legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements in relation to security.
- The ability to achieve complex to very complex protective security work within an integrated workforce.
- High-level organisational skills, self-drive and initiative with the ability to influence others to achieve tasks and Defence objectives.
- Leadership experience and be well connected with the broader national security community.
- The capacity to think strategically and develop plans and processes to enhance the achievement of business outcomes.
- Excellent communication and customer engagement skills.
Position contact: Teena Wallace
Telephone: (02) 5109 5188.
Department of the Treasury
APS5-APS6 Analysts & EL1 Assistant Directors
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Parkes, ACT; Sydney, NSW; Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $86,940 – $146,743
Classification: APS Level 5; APS Level 6; Executive Level 1
Position number: 31-2024
Applications close: Sunday, 21 April, 2024
Agency website: https://treasury.gov.au
Duties: The Treasury is seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated applicants to join the Data and Structural Analysis Branch. The branch plays an important role in Treasury’s efforts to make better use of data in providing timely and influential advice on policy issues, economic conditions and trends. We work to build an enduring capability, and collaborate closely with partners across Treasury and beyond. There are opportunities in the Data Strategy and Governance Unit, Business Microdata Unit and Household Microdata Unit.
Position contact: Nathan Deutscher
Telephone: (02) 6263 3783.
Department of Defence
Defence People Group
Joint Health Command
Executive Assistant
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $76,277 – $83,274
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: DPG/02410/242
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 21 April, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: The Executive Assistant (EA) to the Director General Operational Health (DGOH) is accountable under limited direction for the day-to-day administrative support of a 1-Star Military Officer. The EA will work closely with the Staff Officer to DGOH as part of a small team focused on the support to DGOH in the fulfilment of branch objectives. The EA will form a part of the wider EA network within the command and be responsible for cross-command appointments as and when required.
The EA will be accountable for organising DGOH’s workflow primarily around the management of the DGOH personal calendar and diary, seeking guidance from either DGOH when required. The EA will provide administrative support that is informed and directed by their knowledge of the administration function (broadly) and orders, instructions and directives of Joint Health Command.
The EA will be required to share information across the Operational Health Branch, periodically monitor work practices (such as the JHC task-tracking system), identify work priorities for DGOH and develop local procedures for such things as the ordering of office stationery, diaries and travel management. The EA will be required to communicate with, respond and provide advice to a range of Operational Health Branch stakeholders on moderately complex operational and administrative issues to achieve branch and command outcomes.
Position contact: Rachael Baker
Telephone: (02) 9494 7360.
Department of Defence
Joint Capabilities Group
Joint Logistics Command
Chief Engineer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $115,899 – $130,733
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: JCG/02318/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 21 April, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
The job: As the Technical Staff Officer – Land (TSO-L), you will be the lead Defence subject matter expert in land munitions safety and the specialist field of fuze safety. You will deliver Defence policy and provide specialist advice regarding the Safety and Suitability for Service (S3) of Defence land munitions and safe fuze design. You will provide leadership and mentoring of the explosive ordnance community across Defence. The duties of the Executive Level 1 TSO-L include:
- Lead the development of Defence policy for the safe management of land munitions and fuze design.
- Provide specialist advice contributing to the development of explosive ordnance publications.
- As a member of a team, contribute to the development of policy to ensure guided weapons and explosive ordnance used by Defence are safe and suitable for service.
- Conduct assurance activities for the safety of fuze designs.
- Provide specialist advice on the safety of fuzes and land munitions to other areas in Defence.
- Lead and mentor the broader Defence guided-weapons and explosive ordnance enterprise on fuze safety.
- Represent Defence on international committees that consider fuze safety, in particular NATO.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders and subject matter experts to achieve Defence outcomes for explosive ordnance safety.
Position contact: Justin Milverton
Telephone: (02) 5133 4277.
Department of Defence
Joint Capabilities Group
ICT Operations Division
Gateways Security Engineer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Harman, ACT
Salary: $88,175 – $100,724
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: JCG/01341/24
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Monday, 22 April, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
The role: The Coalition Gateways Engineer will configure and support Defence Gateway security and communications devices and applications. They will perform in-depth technical investigation, diagnosis and resolution of ICT incidents and problems, as well as execute the deployment of changes in Coalition Gateway domains and associated networks. They will contribute to capability development and sustainment activities, as well as projects to enhance and uplift Defence Gateway capability. They will at times contribute to multinational forums regarding Coalition Gateways services, and at times represent Defence requirements and interests. They will also understudy, support and enable the Gateways Manager and Gateways team as required.
The additional payment is a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP), which enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the rate of salary otherwise payable under the Enterprise Agreement (EA), to some or all of the jobs within a critical occupation(s) or discipline within a workplace.
Applicants engaged into a BDCP position must consider the following. BDCPs provide remuneration in addition to the Defence Enterprise Agreement (EA). This arrangement is subject to meeting eligibility criteria and is subject to annual review. Should your performance fall beyond requirements or the eligibility criteria not be met, your eligibility for the BDCP may be reviewed and ceased.
It may also be ceased should you change positions or the requirement for the BDCP is no longer necessary, as determined by Defence. Should the BDCP be ceased, you will be advised and your BDCP additional payment will stop.
Position contact: Morgan Powell
Telephone: (02) 5109 3814.
