Latest job vacancies in the Public Sector

Department of Finance

Governance and Grants
Grants Policy
Assistant Director, Grants Policy/Project Positions
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $122,240 – $148,030
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 2024/093
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 5 May, 2024
Agency website: https://www.finance.gov.au
Duties: We’re looking for team members who want to work in a dynamic area to achieve grant policy and project policy outcomes through engaging with entities across the Commonwealth.

Depending on the specified role, the Assistant Director, Grants Policy and Grants Projects may be responsible for the development and delivery of tasks associated with policy, project development and implementation strategies, governance and assurance, contract and procurement activities, and stakeholder engagements. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assessing policy requirements and ensuring policy alignment between grant reform works, second-pass business case development, and the granting environment.
• Development and proposal of project plans and strategies associated with governance, assurance, project implementation, project transition, risk, communication, ICT implementation and integration, procurement and contract management, and APS capability uplift.
• Data analysis and reporting to identify and support entity, user and stakeholder needs.
• Develop and propose policy and legislative changes to support grant project works and deliver strategic short- and long-term benefits.
• Draft, review and coordinate key written materials relevant to policy and project delivery.
• Manage and coordinate staff and specialist contractors to deliver project activities where required.
• Lead and manage ongoing stakeholder engagements, including information gathering and analysis.

Position contact: Roxy Dovers
Telephone: (02) 6215 2728.

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Office of National Intelligence

APS5 Information Management Officer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Barton, ACT
Salary: $89,860 – $97,625
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 043_04/24
Applications close: Sunday, 5 May, 2024
Agency website: https://www.oni.gov.au/vacancies
Duties: As an Information Management Professional, you will work alongside other information and records management specialists in the management of ONI information across our information systems.
The successful applicant will:

• Facilitate the management of incoming correspondence and document distribution.
• Create, organise, store, retrieve, share, preserve or destroy information and data in accordance with ONI policies and procedures and Commonwealth legislation.
• Assist others to follow appropriate information management behaviours.
• Provide advice and user support for IM systems.
• Contribute to the development and review of workflows, user guides, procedures, guidelines and training material relevant to information and records management.

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Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)

Finance Division and Parks Australia Division
Senior Procurement Officer – Multiple Positions – Affirmative Measure (Indigenous)
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Kingston, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $91,944 – $104,393
Classification: APS Level 6
Security clearance: Baseline
Position number: 2024/635
Applications close: Sunday, 5 May, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
Duties:

• Provide quality and accurate advice on the agency’s procurement processes and the Australian Government procurement framework, which effectively considers risks and the agency’s priorities.
• Influence strategic direction of procurements and contract management plans.
• Review procurement documents including requests for quote/tender, draft contracts, probity and evaluation plans, and approval briefs in accordance with the Australian Government Policy Framework and the agency’s governance processes.
• Ensure compliance with legislative obligations, the procurement framework, the agency’s risk framework, and internal governance processes.
• Prepare reports for stakeholders to support executive decision-making and briefings.
• Advise business areas with complex procurements including open tenders; advising on probity, review of tender documents and related plans.
• Assist with continual improvement activities including the development of internal documents (e.g. tender documents, contracts, standard operating procedures, and templates).
• Assist with the delivery of procurement policy and systems training for staff, including group training sessions and one-on-one training.
• Promote best practice, environmentally sustainable procurement, and engagement with First Nations businesses.
• Effectively manage competing priorities.
• Contribute to the development of procurement practices across the agency.

Position contact: Jayde Pollock
Telephone: 0481 478 795.

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Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)

Finance Division and Parks Australia Division
Senior Procurement Officer – Multiple Positions – Affirmative Measure (Indigenous)
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Kingston, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $81,690 – $89,615
Classification: APS Level 5
Security clearance: Baseline
Position number: 2024/694
Applications close: Sunday, 5 May, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
Duties:

• Provide quality, considered advice on the agency’s procurement processes and the Australian Government procurement framework.
• Promptly respond to business area requests for support, guidance materials, templates and documents using appropriate channels.
• Contract data entry and administration of the procurement processing function.
• Monitor contract data and engage with business areas to support contract management.
• Promote a high standard of procurement practice, sustainable procurement, and engagement with First Nations businesses.
• Assist with internal projects and contribute to the development of procurement practices in the agency.
• Reporting tasks, including to AusTender and for internal or external stakeholders.
• Effectively manage competing priorities.
• Contribute to the development of procurement practices across the agency.

Position contact: Jayde Pollock
Telephone: 0481 478 795.

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Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)

Finance Division and Parks Australia Division
Procurement Officer – Multiple Positions
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Kingston, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $81,690 – $89,615
Classification: APS Level 5
Security clearance: Baseline
Position number: 2024/693
Applications close: Sunday, 5 May, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
Duties:

• Provide quality, considered advice on the agency’s procurement processes and the Australian Government procurement framework.
• Promptly respond to business area requests for support, guidance materials, templates and documents using appropriate channels.
• Contract data entry and administration of the procurement processing function.
• Monitor contract data and engage with business areas to support contract management.
• Promote a high standard of procurement practice, sustainable procurement, and engagement with First Nations businesses.
• Assist with internal projects and contribute to the development of procurement practices in the agency.
• Reporting tasks, including to AusTender and for internal or external stakeholders.
• Effectively manage competing priorities.
• Contribute to the development of procurement practices across the agency.

Position contact: Jayde Pollock
Telephone: 0481 478 795.

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Attorney-General’s Department

Australian Federal Police
AIPM – Deputy Director AIPM – HOF – Higher Education
Research and Digital Resources Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Sydney, NSW
Salary: $95,010 – $102,927
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: Req 12904
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 6 May, 2024
Agency website: https://careers.afp.gov.au
Duties: We are seeking an adult education professional with a mindset of continuous improvement and adaptation for the role of Research and Digital Resources Officer. Reporting to the Team Leader Education Services, you will work closely with the Director, Academic Programs to enhance the strategic direction of our higher education programs via the management of our library systems in the ongoing development of our digital capabilities. You will have recent academic experience, as well as working in a professional education setting, and be a flexible and adaptable team player with excellent communication and customer service skills.

You will also be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.
Position contact: Dr John Rolfe
Telephone: (02) 9934 4836 | 0497 379 328.

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Department of Health and Aged Care

Health Products Regulation Group
Office of Drug Control Branch Narcotics Control Section
APS Level 5 – Departmental Officer, Narcotics Control Section
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Fairbairn, ACT
Salary: $84,627 – $91,520
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 24-ODCDIV-23923
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 6 May, 2024
Agency website: https://www.health.gov.au/about-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies
Duties:

• Ability to effectively assess applications for the import and export of controlled substances in accordance with Customs legislation and Australia’s obligations under international drug conventions.
• Ability to reconcile import/export activities for the preparation of data reports and compliance with import and export conditions.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with licence holders, state governments, other Commonwealth stakeholders and the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) to ensure periodic reports are submitted within specified time periods.
• Ability to develop guidance material and contribute to policy documents.
• Ability to manage complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and manage responses to stakeholders across industry.
• Ability to work independently to manage the workflow and priorities of your immediate work area.

Position contact: Halifax Bennett
Telephone: (02) 6289 8613.

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Department of Health and Aged Care

Therapeutic Goods Administration
Medicines Regulation Division
Pharmacovigilance Branch Adverse Event and Medicine Defect Section
Data Entry Officer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Fairbairn, ACT
Salary: $69,688 – $77,244
Classification: APS Level 3
Position number: 24-MRDIV-23627
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Monday, 6 May, 2024
Agency website: https://www.tga.gov.au/about-tga/corporate-information/work-tga
Duties:

• Accurate and timely entry of adverse event data into the Adverse Event Management System, a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database.
• Accurate coding of adverse event reports using the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA).
• Manage a busy shared inbox, including triaging and sorting adverse event reports and other correspondence.
• Respond to routine inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to ongoing activities to improve data quality and system support processes.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Provide assistance to the team as required.

Position contact: Tijana Stefanovic
Telephone: (02) 6289 2938.

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Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR)

Questacon
Operations Centres Experience
Volunteer Coordinator
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Various locations – ACT
Salary: $83,460 – $88,055
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 0721_04/24
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 6 May, 2024
Agency website: https://www.industry.gov.au
Duties: Working consistently with the expectations for an APS5 in the APS Work Level Standards, the Volunteer Coordinator has responsibility for the following key functions for Questacon:

• Coordinate the recruitment, induction, training, supervision, motivation, and recognition of the Questacon Volunteer Program.
• Strengthen the Volunteer Program, volunteer recognition and grow volunteer numbers.
• Provide regular reports on volunteer activity and statistics for executive and senior managers.
• Ensure volunteer policies, procedures and documentation are developed, updated, and adhered to.
• Support project delivery and reporting associated with the volunteer endowment fund.
• Ensure procedures are in place to provide for the physical and mental safety of volunteers and the public engaging with the Volunteer Program.
• Review and evaluate program goals, improving delivery methods and developing new program content.
• Coordinate the Schools Training Program.
• Coordinate volunteer rosters and process volunteer reimbursements.
• Work closely within the Visitor Experience team – other duties as required.

Position contact: Jessica Ward
Telephone: (02) 6222 2233.

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Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR)

Australian Building Codes Board
Education and Corporate ABCB Corporate Team
Social Media and Communications Officer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Various locations – ACT
Salary: $83,460 – $88,055
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 0643_03/24
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Tuesday, 7 May, 2024
Agency website: https://www.industry.gov.au
Duties: As the Communications and Social Media Coordinator at the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB), you will work on a range of communications and marketing tasks, with a focus on social media.

In this role, you will:

• Develop high-quality social media and other communications and marketing content, including written communications and visual assets.
• Assist with the development of the communications calendar.
• Monitor, analyse and report on social media content, activity and performance.
• Prepare communications emails.
• Upload new content to the ABCB website (Drupal) and edit existing content as required.
• Advise internal clients about effective communications and support business areas with communications.
• Help with the implementation of communication and marketing campaigns.
• Assist with communications and promotion for ABCB events.
• Identify opportunities to refine and improve the processes and workflow of the communications area.
• Work on other tasks as required, including supporting other functions of the communications section and broader office (e.g. assist with responding to customer inquiries).

At the APS Level 5, you’ll be expected to:

• Identify problems and work to resolve them.
• Engage with and actively listen to the team, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Provide impartial advice, and justify positions when challenged.
• Structure written and oral communication to ensure clarity.
• Monitor project progress and manage priorities.

Position contact: Michelle Lauder
Telephone: (02) 6270 6724.

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Australian Strategic Policy Institute

China Analyst EOI
Job type: Full-time, Non-Oogoing
Location: Barton, ACT
Classification: APS Level 5; APS Level 6; Executive Level 1
Position number: ASPI
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Friday, 10 May, 2024
Agency website: https://www.aspi.org.au
Duties: ASPI has an exciting opportunity for an analyst or senior analyst to explore China’s evolving foreign and security policy, political economy and impact on the Indo-Pacific and the world. ASPI’s China analysts conduct rigorous data-driven research, publish impactful reports that shape the public policy discourse and contribute to the wide catalogue of influential China work published by ASPI. The difference between the analyst and senior analyst levels will depend on experience level and demonstration of past work.

A senior analyst will be expected to lead a small team of researchers and analysts, providing project and professional guidance and development.

The role will work to senior staff within the Cyber, Technology and Security Centre, and as well as original research, their responsibilities will include project coordination and administration and stakeholder management with national and international government officials, industry and civil society groups.

Staff at ASPI are usually involved in several projects at once. We are looking for a team member with a flexible, entrepreneurial approach, who is a self-starter, has the ability to deliver complex projects and enjoys working in a collaborative team environment.
Specialist knowledge in a specific area of China research is highly desirable, including (but not limited to) Chinese politics and state security, cyber and technology development, information operations, defence and security apparatus and/or human rights issues. Specialised open-source research skills and experience with data collection tools are also highly desirable, including demonstrated experience engaging with original sources and navigating the Chinese internet.
Position contact: Branka Hage
Telephone: (02) 6270 5110.

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Department of Finance

Budget Policy Advancement Program
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Classification: APS Level 4; APS Level 5; APS Level 6; Executive Level 1;
Executive Level 2
Position number: 2024/BG/BPAP
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 12 May, 2024
Agency website: https://www.finance.gov.au
Duties: About the program:
The Budget Policy Advancement Program is an immersive learning experience that allows participants to develop knowledge and understanding of the budget process and skills in developing and costing new policy proposals, and prepare policy advice to support the Cabinet’s consideration of budget proposals.

The program offers up to 20 participants a 12-month work placement in one of the four Budget Divisions in the Department of Finance, giving you valuable exposure and experience to Australia’s budget process. Participants who complete the program will have a unified understanding of the modern budget process and will have the tools, knowledge and skills to perform effectively in budget-centric policy roles across the APS.
Position contacts: Donna Valenti or Stephen Sorbello
Telephone: (02) 6215 2043 or (02) 6215 3220.

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National Portrait Gallery of Australia

Executive Assistant
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Parkes, ACT
Salary: $83,145 – $89,587
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 7415
Applications close: Sunday, 12 May, 2024
Agency website: https://www.portrait.gov.au
Duties:

• Coordinate the operations of the Office of the Director, including the provision of high-level administrative support with diary management, meetings, hospitality, events, briefings and presentations.
• Support the Executive Officer to implement seamless processes around the Executive Office to maximise communication and efficiency with the broader staff.
• Support the Executive Officer to coordinate, anticipate and validate the Gallery Director’s strategic efforts to ensure the gallery is on track for achieving Revive cultural policy outcomes.
• Support the Gallery Director’s main priorities with agenda development, meeting coordination and verification of facts, assumptions and details for the Gallery Director’s decision-making.
• Monitor the gallery’s critical activities in accordance with the gallery’s PGPA Performance Framework (Corporate, Strategic and Annual Report) timelines.
• Using initiative and good judgment, refer matters to appropriate staff for resolution, escalating to the Executive Officer when required.
• Liaise on behalf of the Director with a range of stakeholders including members of the gallery, board, donors, government officials, diplomats, and the gallery executive with confidentiality and discretion.
• Coordinate and prepare the agenda for the Executive and all staff meetings.
• Coordinate arrangements for domestic/international travel and visits for the Gallery Director, board/foundation members and other officials as required.

Position contact: Jacob Choi
Telephone: (02) 6102 7051.

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Services Australia (part of the Social Services Portfolio)

Various
Aurora Neuroinclusion Program – Affirmative Measures (Disability – autism spectrum disorder/condition or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Hobart, TAS
Salary: $73,906 – $88,944
Classification: APS Level 4; APS Level 5
Position number: Aurora Neuroinclusion Program
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 12 May, 2024
Agency website: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/organisations/about-us/careers
Duties: There will be several rounds of recruitment into the Aurora Neuroinclusion Program in 2024/2025 and these will be run separately. This round is for positions in Hobart, Tasmania.
Available roles:

• APS4 Intelligence Analysts
• APS4 Program Support Officer
• APS5 Data Analysts
• APS5 Technical Information and Knowledge Officer APS5 Information Governance Officer.

Position contact: Employ for Ability
Agency recruitment site: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/aurora-neurodiversity-program?context=1.

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Department of Social Services

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and Safeguards Commission
Regulatory Operations
Compliance and Enforcement Complex Regulatory Responses
Assistant Director
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Parramatta, NSW; Perth, WA; Brisbane, QLD; Darwin, NT; Adelaide, SA; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Penrith, NSW
Salary: $111,445 – $126,503
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 122_04/24
Applications close: Sunday, 12 May, 2024
Agency website: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au
Duties:

• Lead compliance approaches and investigations inquiries/matters into disability service providers, disability support workers and their response to issues of safety, wellbeing and quality of support services for people with a disability. Compliance and investigations work will be undertaken in accordance with the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (Cth), Rules, the Commissioner’s policies and procedures, the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014 (Regulatory Powers Act) and relevant Commonwealth legislative requirements.
• Work with individual providers and workers to assist them in understanding their obligations, and where non-compliance may have occurred, guide them to address those issues and risks.
• Where systemic issues are identified, work locally with groups of providers to promote quality improvement strategies, and across the organisation to develop education and other materials to improve compliance.
• Undertake research and analysis to develop compliance and investigations responses.
• Plan and implement compliance and investigations responses that are risk-based and proportionate to the type of alleged or suspected non-compliance and breaches.

Position contact: Angus Mcgilvray
Telephone: +61 3 9473 5219.