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

Environmental Permitting and Compliance
Compliance & Enforcement, Environment Intelligence Section
Assistant Director, Strategic Intelligence
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $120,290 – $129,379
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 2024/897
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Wednesday, 10 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
Duties:

Direction and planning for the Strategic Intelligence team.
Deliver the objectives of the Strategic Intelligence Forward Work Plan.
Supervise and guide a small team producing a range of strategic intelligence products on environmental compliance and enforcement issues.
Drive the ongoing development of the strategic intelligence capability.
Work with stakeholders within the branch and the broader department to assist them in understanding the purpose and value of intelligence and to articulate their intelligence needs.
Drive data and other information management process improvements within the branch and the broader department where appropriate.
Work with stakeholders at the Commonwealth, state and international levels to share regulatory intelligence practices and enhance information-sharing.

Position contact: Sam Hush
Telephone: 0437 655 726.

Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources

Geoscience Australia
Place and Communities Division
Community Safety National Earthquake Alerts Centre (NEAC)
Operations Support Officer, NEAC
Job type: Full-Time, Ongoing, Non-ongoing
Location: Symonston, ACT
Salary: $81,200 – $90,158
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 18988
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Wednesday, 10 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.ga.gov.au
Duties: Working with limited guidance, reporting to the Operations Support Team Leader, in this role you will:

Support the management of NEAC operations, including reviewing and analysing data and preparing reports; maintaining discoverable reference and operationally significant information; and preparing correspondence and documentation.
Undertake directed project work that contributes to NEAC objectives and/or supports Geoscience Australia’s broader earthquake science program of work.
Undertake detailed seismic analysis to refine and improve earthquake characterisation, contributing to the quality of Geoscience Australia’s earthquake catalogue.
Develop and maintain: seismic event-handling skills using the NEAC decision support system; seismic analysis skills using SeisComP software; an understanding and competent application of observational seismology methods and techniques; documents including NEAC Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions and guidelines; and maintain a high-level of understanding of the NEAC decision support system architecture.
Participate in regular training and exercises with stakeholders.
Liaise with other internal (or external) professionals on operational issues relating to the delivery and quality of NEAC products and services.

Position contact: Deniz Ozeral
Telephone: (02) 6249 5805.

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
Curatorial & Accessioning Cultural Connections
APS3 | Curatorial Assistant
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $64,275 – $71,587
Classification: APS Level 3
Position number: 88538
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Wednesday, 10 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.nfsa.gov.au
Duties: Under close supervision as a member of a team, undertake the following duties:

Provide administrative assistance for a range of projects (e.g. NFSA Restores, Sounds of Australia, etc.), including collection research, media formats, data quality, profiling the collection, etc.
Undertake a range of project logistics tasks, including preparing and delivering digital files through FTP platforms, invoice payments, and logistics.
Undertake a range of accessioning tasks, including born-digital materials according to the NFSA’s standards and guidelines, as well as digital ingest tasks.
Provide accurate and detailed collection descriptions, including identification of media formats and collection condition information, as part of the accessioning process.

Position contact: Jane Stanley
Telephone: (02) 8202 0190.

Department of the Treasury

Royal Australian Mint
Operations Logistics
Planning and Scheduling Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Deakin, ACT
Salary: $95,515 – $104,362
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 1162
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Wednesday, 10 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.ramint.gov.au
Duties:

Scheduling and planning various work orders for manufacturing sections of the mint.
Procuring various materials and product components, undertaking inventory management and planning delivery of products and components with long lead times.
Enhancing existing freight solutions and networks by monitoring and investigating new developments in the freight industry and determining cost-effective solutions.
Establishing linkages between marketing demands, procurement activities and production resources to inform planning activities.
Managing inventory, schedules and records through the mint’s MRP and ERP systems.
Creating short, medium and long-term strategies for supply chains, ensuring secure and constant availability of goods.
Undertaking risk assessments and ensuring section compliance with work health and safety policies and regulations.
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to effectively coordinate, plan and schedule shipping and delivery of goods.
Creating detailed forecasts of supply and demand to ensure adequate inventory levels.
Coordinating planning and scheduling meetings and providing secretariat support.

Position contact: Ian McFarlane
Telephone: (02) 6202 8711.

Department of Defence

Army
Forces Command 9th Brigade
Business Analyst
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA
Salary: $91,702 – $104,753
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: ARMY/04830/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Wednesday, 10 July, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: Headquarters 9th Brigade is seeking an APS 6 Business Intelligence Officer. This position supports the Commander to manage the organisation’s allocated resource budget. Allocated resources include cash and non-cash items such as (among others) ammunition and reservist salaries.

This position also delivers assurance activities for Commonwealth resources in accordance with government legislation and department policy.

This role requires adherence to governance in resource and budget management, as well as reporting within the army and to external stakeholders. Importantly, the army will begin the introduction into service of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), a Defence-wide transition from numerous reporting and management systems (including finance and resource management platforms) into a single SAP platform, which is being released incrementally from 2024 until 2029. This APS 6 – Business Intelligence Officer position will be central to achieving ERP integration.
Position contact: Brendon Sammut
Telephone: (08) 7008 4612.

Department of Defence

Defence Intelligence Group
Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation
Assistant Director
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Bendigo, VIC
Salary: $115,899 – $130,733
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: DIG/04741/24
Security clearance: Positive Vetting
Applications close: Thursday, 11 July, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: The Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation (AGO) is the lead geospatial and imagery intelligence organisation in Defence. Its purpose is to provide geospatial intelligence from imagery and other sources in support of Australia’s Defence and National Intelligence Community (NIC).

AGO is recruiting for geospatial managers in the Foundation Geospatial Branch (FGB) to operate as Assistant Director Foundation Business Operations.

As a Geospatial Manager you will:

Lead high-performing teams of technical subject matter experts, providing direction and management in accordance with strategic objectives.
Lead the evolution of geospatial data production, management and dissemination across Defence and the national community.
Develop innovative and modern solutions that enable the delivery of critical missions essential to Defence operations and the Australian Government.
Work closely with national and international partners and multinational spatial communities to deepen partnerships and expand collaboration.
Develop your expertise through relevant training and participation in associated industry, national and international forums.

Position contact: Name withheld
Telephone: (03) 4431 2735.

Department of Defence

Joint Capabilities Group
Joint Logistics Command
JPEU Chief, Environmental Test
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Port Wakefield, SA
Salary: $115,899 – $130,733
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: JCG/04955/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Thursday, 11 July, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: The Chief, Environmental Test (EL 1) is a critical appointment within the Joint Proof and Experimental Unit. It is focused on the management, including planning, coordination and execution, of environmental tests of guided weapons and explosive tests.
Key tasks include:

Overseeing management of environmental test services.
Guiding test development, including the development of environmental test capabilities, workforce and facilities.
Providing environmental test guidance to the CO, customers, peers and subordinates.

This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Agreement (DEA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability.
Position contact: Lt Col MP Brooks
Telephone: 0407 452 625.

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)

Technology Services Division
Security Operations Cyber Uplift
Cyber Security Uplift Program Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Bendigo, VIC; Adelaide, SA; Alice Springs, NT; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Mackay, QLD; Melbourne, VIC; Newcastle, NSW; Orange, NSW; Perth, WA; Rockhampton, QLD; Sydney, NSW; Townsville, QLD
Salary: $120,636 – $133,328
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 24/1201
Security clearance: NV1
Applications close: Sunday, 14 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dewr.gov.au
Duties: Responsibilities of the Assistant Director (EL1) Program Manager of Cyber Uplift may include:

Developing and maintaining work plans, project documentation, status reports, status updates and risk management plans.
Gathering, organising and performing record-keeping duties on information from dispersed and complex sources while managing information in a manner consistent with its level of sensitivity.
Ongoing management of project resources and finance activities associated with the delivery of the Cyber Uplift work program.
Providing secretarial and administrative support for program-critical committees and forums.
Collaborating with auditors, both internal and external, to coordinate and schedule auditing activities, including workshops, interviews and more.
Fostering and maintaining productive working relationships within the department (including IT and business line areas) and external to the department (such as government organisations, service providers and regulators).
Leading and managing APS-level staff, including delegating and overseeing task delivery, providing performance feedback, and encouraging career development.
Operating at a level consistent with the Australian Public Service Commission Integrated Leadership System (ILS) of an Executive Level 1.

Position contact: Kirk Rasanen
Telephone: (02) 6218 4925.

Department of Defence

Air Force
Air Command Australia
Specialist Aviation Medical Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Edinburgh, SA
Salary: $182,214 – $198,533
Classification: Medical Officer Class 4
Position number: AF/04034/24
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 14 July, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: You will be working in an organisation that values innovation and expertise, collaborating with uniformed and civilian aviation medicine specialists to assess aircrew applicants’ fitness to undertake aircrew duties, and assessing trained aircrews’ ongoing medical fitness.

In your role as Senior Aviation Medical Officer, you form part of a small close-knit team of specialists to deliver the following duties:

Provide expertise in aviation medicine, human physiology, human performance, health, safety, and wellbeing in processing of clinical cases and reviews.
Consult Defence health and aviation policies to effectively respond to complex case revision.
Assist the Senior Service Aviation Medicine Advisors (SSAMA) of the three ADF services in supporting continued aircrew throughput.
Conduct assessments for fitness to undertake aviation or controlling duties for applicants applying to join the ADF and for serving aircrew in accordance with Defence health and personnel policies.
Any other duties as directed by head of Clinical Flight.

Position contact: Wg Cdr Elicia McGinniss
Telephone: (03) 5169 9468.

Department of Defence

Army
2nd Division
Logistics Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Karrakatta, WA
Salary: $76,277 – $83,274
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: ARMY/04836/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 14 July, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: The role of this APS 4 Logistics Officer is within the 16th Battalion, The Royal Western Australia Regiment (16 RWAR) Main Quartermaster Store.

An APS 4 Logistics Officer is accountable, under limited direction, to perform and achieve moderately complex inventory management work within an integrated workforce.

The 16 RWAR APS 4 Logistics Officer is responsible for equipping unit personnel with military and specialist technical equipment, conducting local purchasing, as well as maintaining, storing and stocktaking equipment, vehicles and supplies.

They are accountable for having a good understanding of, and compliance to, relevant Defence Logistics legislative frameworks, Defence’s mission and Defence’s Logistics policy requirements.

The 16 RWAR APS 4 Logistics Officer will be required to share information, monitor work practices, set work priorities and develop local procedures.

They may supervise and provide leadership to a team, providing coaching and on-the-job training for newer and less-experienced team members.

The successful applicant for this role is expected to be available to work up to 2200 hours on Tuesday Army Reserve training nights and on selected weekends in support of Army Reserve exercises.
Position contact: WO1 Ian Jennings
Telephone: (02) 6053 1433.

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Chief Executive Officer, Net Zero Economy Authority
Location: Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW
Classification: Statutory appointment
Job reference: PMC SOH/2024/002
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret)
Applications close: Sunday, 14 July, 2024
Agency website: https://dpmc.nga.net.au
Employment type: Non-ongoing – This is a non-ongoing statutory appointment for a fixed term of up to five years (with the possibility of reappointment).
About the role
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet is seeking a highly motivated and outcome-driven senior executive to fill the position of inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the Net Zero Economy Authority.

The CEO will use leadership, creativity and vision to shape and drive the organisation’s priorities and deliver tangible outcomes for all Australian people. The role is critical to delivering the authority’s mission of driving transformational change and will give effect to the objectives, strategies and policies determined by the board.

The CEO will also have an understanding of climate, energy and emissions-reduction policies and their impact on Australian workers, communities and regions, as well as knowledge of business and investment principles.

The CEO will be responsible for administration of the Energy Industry Jobs Plan, a regulatory scheme aimed at supporting workers and communities through industry transition. Developing and maintaining good working relationships with stakeholders, partner organisations, and government and non-government agencies will be key to success in this role.

An understanding of government processes or experience working with government is desirable, as the CEO will represent the authority at a senior level across government and with the Prime Minister’s office. Regular travel will be required to fulfil the duties of this role.

The CEO will be the Agency Head for the purposes of the Public Service Act 1999, with responsibilities under that act for employment matters, including upholding and promoting the APS Values and APS Employment Principles. The CEO will assist the board in the performance of its functions.

The CEO will be considered an Officer under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and is required to exercise due diligence to ensure the authority complies with its work health and safety duties and obligations.
Position contact: Jonathan Beaumont
Telephone: (02) 6126 4500
Email: [email protected] and quote reference 5722

Central Coast Council

Environmental/Water/Waste
Natural Resource Management
Catchment Management Officer
Job type: Full-time
Location: Central Coast, NSW
Salary: $85,800 to $103,000 + superannuation
Applications close: Sunday, 14 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au
Key activities of this role include:

Develop and maintain catchment management and water quality risk management plans and implement associated strategies and actions in the council’s drinking water catchment areas.
Be the subject matter expert and first point of contact for catchment management activities, including liaison with and education of landholders, inspections, investigations, and managing council-owned land and headworks assets in the water catchments.
Manage water quality and environmental risks through the collection, recording, reporting and analysis of monitoring data (e.g. field sampling, data loggers, laboratory analysis, SCADA, observational monitoring) in accordance with regulatory requirements and operational needs.

Position contact: Rebecca Duke
Telephone: 0438 713 963
Email: [email protected]

Blue Mountains City Council

Infrastructure
Project Management/Delivery
Project Manager (WestInvest Program) (three-year contract)
Job type: Contract/temp
Job reference: V24/9329
Location: NSW
Salary: Base gross annual salary starting at $111,044
Applications close: Sunday, 14 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au
Job description: A three-year contract, this position will focus on the dedicated project management of WestInvest grant-funded projects, and infrastructure delivery programs.

The position will manage contractors, consultants and internal teams within the council to deliver high-quality, long-term outcomes for the organisation and community, to ensure a sustainable Blue Mountains.

You are a project manager with demonstrated experience in delivering customer-focused infrastructure plans. You are a collaborator, comfortable working across an organisation and internal and external stakeholders and multidisciplinary consultants. You are experienced in working within a governance and risk-focused delivery framework.
Position contact: Michael Shahidi
Telephone: 0458 376 385.

City of Stonnington

Environmental/Water/Waste
Executive Management
Land Management/Planning
Parks and Public Space
Service Delivery/Management
Stakeholder Management/Engagement
Strategic/Statutory Planning
Sustainability/Climate
Manager City Environment
Job type: Full-time
Location: Malvern, VIC
Salary: $180,000 – $200,000 + 11.5% superannuation
Applications close: Sunday, 14 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.stonnington.vic.gov.au
Job description:
As Manager City Environment, you will be directly responsible for setting the strategic direction for open-space management, the protection and expansion of the city’s urban forest and the council’s climate change response and sustainability agenda, including waste management. You will be responsible for the management of a large in-house team and range of complex contracts.

The Manager City Environment plays a pivotal role in shaping the city’s public realm, liveability and environmental sustainability. The position involves the provision of strategic and operational leadership of four business units:

Parks and Open Space
Tree Management
Climate and Sustainability
Waste Strategy and Engagement.

A key challenge of this position is the requirement to navigate between its operational and strategic elements, managing large operational outdoor teams including contractors, services and projects while also leading office-based professionals driving strategic vision and council planning with accountability to the executive leadership team.

You will be flexible and intuitive and have the competence required to manage a diverse workforce including both outdoor and indoor professionals, including the ability to smoothly navigate the demands of each environment within the political nature of local government.

Using your leadership experience, you can cultivate a workplace culture that prioritises health, safety and inclusivity, and actively champion and instill the council’s values, fostering positive engagement among all employees. You will also strategically plan the delivery of services, assets and programs across relevant policy portfolios to ensure the achievement of maximum public value and support the achievement of the Stonnington Community Vision and the strategic objectives of the Council Plan.

You are based within our bright, modern and sustainable Tooronga Depot office, which is next to Tooronga train station and within walking distance of Tooronga Village Shopping Centre.

As a senior employee, you also have access to a wellbeing program, Five Recharge Days, and an employee assistance counselling program.
Position contact: Clarissa Boudou
Email: [email protected]

Australian Public Service Commission

Professions & Pathways, Digital Products & Services
Micro-Assignment – Facilitation coach
Duration of opportunity: One month
Working arrangement: Part-time
Job reference: 24_44
Location: Various
Classification: APS 4 – Executive Level 2
Applications close: Sunday, 14 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.apsc.gov.au
What you will do:
We’re looking for a coach to assist people to grow their facilitation skills.

We’re looking for someone to run several coaching sessions for individuals.

Several 1:1 sessions of 30 minutes across a few weeks might suit, but we’re flexible on approach and timing.

There would be around 10 people seeking coaching. We’re flexible on the timing of coaching sessions and open to group sessions as well.

Most members of the group have a good baseline in facilitation skills but would like to grow their abilities to the next level. We’re looking for someone with a depth of experience in facilitation.

Someone who can share practical tips and tricks, answer questions easily, show examples and maybe let people shadow their own work.

We are particularly interested in people with a strong background in running inclusive workshops or meetings.
Position contact: Jessie Callaghan
Telephone: (02) 6202 3843.

Department of Defence

Air Force
Air Command Australia
Aeromedical Adviser
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Edinburgh, SA
Salary: $115,899 – $161,521
Classification: Medical Officer Class 1
Position number: AF/03997/24
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 15 July, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: The RAAF Institute of Aviation Medicine (IAM) is seeking a Medical Officer to join the Aeromedical Analysis and Decision Support (AADS) team as Aeromedical Adviser.

This position offers a rare opportunity to be involved in enabling and supporting Defence aviation through the production of aeromedical guidance tailored to provide Commanders and aviation safety stakeholders with information necessary to support decision-making in areas related to human performance, aeromedical hazards, and aviation safety.

Working in an organisation that values innovation and expertise, you will be collaborating with uniformed and civilian aviation medicine specialists to contribute to the important body of work that AADS draws from to provide timely and appropriate guidance to both Defence and non-Defence stakeholders.

IAM is the ADF unit providing domain expertise in aviation medicine and human factors, supporting aviation capability across Tri-Services, providing specialist guidance and expert advice for:

Specialist advice in aviation medicine/human factors.
Human-systems integration and ergonomics regarding operating aircraft or control systems.
Interface between aircrew and life-support systems.
Hazard analysis and advice in assessment/management of risks arising from human physiology, ergonomics, anthropometry, medical factors, or human performance limitations.
Assessing likelihood and consequence of medical hazards in aircrew and controllers, and working with risk-holders within a harmonised Defence risk-management system.
Supporting unit-level investigations arising from aviation safety events, or formal investigations for aircraft incidents or accidents.
Applying a structured approach to problem definition and providing evidence-based recommendations to support decision-makers.

This exciting and rare opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment will allow you to be integral to a team contributing to Defence aviation capability/risk management.
Position contact: Dr Adrian Smith
Telephone: (08) 7374 4220.

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Australian Public Service Commission
Data and Digital Cadet Program
Job type: Full-time, Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Various locations – ACT; various locations – NSW; various locations – QLD; various locations – WA; various locations – TAS; various locations – SA; various locations – VIC; Townsville, QLD; Newcastle, NSW; various locations – NT
Salary: $55,000 – $65,000
Classification: APS Level 2, Cadet APS
Position number: NA
Applications close: Monday, 15 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.apsc.gov.au
Duties: Government organisations have a variety of data and digital roles that help support their core function and business. Data and digital cadets can work in some of these exciting areas: