Latest job vacancies in the Public Sector

Department of Defence

Associate Secretary Group
Defence Legal
Legal Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Paddington, NSW
Salary: $67,339 – $141,923
Classification: APS 5
Position number: ASG/04742/242
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Thursday, 18 July, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: You will work as part of a small team at the ADF Indo-Pacific Centre for Military Law (IPCML) to coordinate training and engagement activities with regional partners that promote respect for the rule of law and compliance with international law in military operations. This is not a regular client-facing legal advice role. If you have a keen interest in international relations and international law, this is an opportunity to be involved with legal training and defence cooperation with Indo-Pacific regional partners in order to shape Australia’s strategic environment.

You will support the design, development, delivery and evaluation of legal training courses, while managing resources, workload and priorities to deliver timely, cost-effective and quality outcomes. We operate a high-tempo legal training environment with a full program of activities year round, which requires on-site support and semi-regular travel to Canberra. You will be accountable, under limited direction, to perform and achieve complex legal work within an integrated workforce, including the following tasks:

• Conduct legal research and analysis on specialist areas of international law so as to review and update training material to reflect recent developments, and ensure quality control and assurance.
• Apply legal knowledge to research and prepare legal and policy documents and correspondence for review (including preparing briefings for Mobile Training Teams, and conducting legal research on regional developments).
• Perform procedural, administrative and clerical support work to achieve results.
• Assist with the preparation for and delivery of legal training activities, including overseeing substantive course content and outcomes alongside event management.
• Assess delivered courses and draft post-activity reports with a view to capturing successful outcomes and lessons learned so as to continuously improve the delivery of legal training.
• Proactively support the IPCML’s implementation of the Defence Reconciliation Action Plan.
• Representational duties, including engaging with course participants, visitors, and guest lecturers from military, academia and external agencies.
• Coordinate and contribute to the IPCML work plan and provide advice and assistance on methods of task completion to team members.
• Develop the IPCML’s outreach on social media, and draft and publish content for our website.
• Organise your workflow and make independent decisions relating to your area of responsibility and expertise.

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: Manuel Ventura
Telephone: 0475 101 163 or (02) 8222 9099.

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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Northern Land Council
Corporate Services
People & Culture
Senior Lead Payroll
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Darwin, NT
Salary: $110,763 – $128,710
Position number: CP03
Applications close: Friday, 19 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.nlc.org.au
Duties:

Leadership

• Lead by example and demonstrate commitment to the section’s service delivery in alignment with NLC’s vision, mission, values and business priorities.
• Actively contribute to the overall culture of the NLC by adopting the principles of the NLC People-Centred Care and Leadership model, enabling positive contributions to enhance employee engagement and job satisfaction with the section.
• Lead, motivate, develop, and empower team members to deliver in accordance with the Service Area priorities, and section area objectives, within a framework that drives accountability and achievement. Ensure the service team staff have a clear understanding of their responsibilities, and encourage open and honest, two-way communication at all levels.

Strategy

• Assist with the review and assessment of service delivery within the section area to identify new strategies, initiatives, and innovative courses of action to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  Stakeholder Engagement
• Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with all relevant stakeholders, in particular operational leadership, to support the NLC people-centric leadership model and section deliverables.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliant and effective delivery of section service deliverables.
• Actively assist and implement any change agendas and continuous improvement as informed and required by the service lead to facilitate ongoing stakeholder commitment to outcomes.

Section Operations

• Lead and supervise the payroll team while providing technical guidance and mentoring.
• Undertake end-to-end payroll processing at the NLC, including the review of payroll for accuracy, variances and adjustments before processing payments.
• Ensure that system administration and system upgrades are undertaken on a regular basis, as required.
• Ensure all payroll tax, superannuation, STP and other compliance are adhered to.
• Coordinate all payroll reporting for pay cycles, end-of-month/financial year, and audits (internal and external).
• Design and review processes to proactively improve accuracy, timeliness of the delivery of payroll services as well as address any changes and development in current business and system procedures.
• Undertake regular audits of the payroll system, efficiency and processes.
• Stay up to date and provide insights to the business on current trends, legislative changes, practices and governance requirements.
• Coordinate and manage payroll projects in accordance with annual corporate planning.

People Management

• Foster and maintain a People-Centred Care management culture ensuring all people management practices are adhered to in accordance with our leadership model, policy and process.
  • Maintain accountability and responsibility for:
  • Recruitment of vacant positions in the section;
  • The performance management of direct reports in accordance with the position;
  • Requirements and NLC’s organisational objectives;
  • The rostering/allocation of resources, timesheets and leave approval;
  • Actively supporting relevant learning and development activities to enhance the service delivery of your team.
• Assist with the implementation of key transformative people-related initiatives designed to guide the NLC into a space of contemporary and culturally safe practice while the NLC strives to realise its ‘’Activating Land and Sea Rights’’ and ‘’Building the Bush’’ strategies.

Work Health and Safety

• Lead by example and cultivate a work culture and environment that prioritise the wellbeing, health and safety of our staff, people-centred care and leadership framework.
• Maintain section team compliance and provide a safe working environment in accordance with the NLC WH&S Management System and associated policies, procedures and plans, ensuring you are fulfilling your duty of care in accordance with the legislative requirements.
• Actively support the review and investigation of critical as well as non-critical incidents and other hazards or risks identified in a timely manner.
• Promote and support organisational work health and safety initiatives.

Position contact: Bryan Pritchard
Telephone: (08) 8931 5567

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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES)
Several Various
Assistant Director – Scientist
Job type: Full-time, Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW; Melbourne, VIC; Brisbane, QLD
Salary: $120,290 – $129,379
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 2024/1807
Applications close: Friday, 19 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
Duties: The duties of the role will depend on the program you are working in but will include:

• Developing and leading scientific projects and synthesising, analysing, interpreting and communicating data and research findings for government and industry.
• Initiating and leading collaboration with scientists, policy advisers and researchers from other disciplines to provide integrated research and advice.
• Presenting scientific research and analysis to diverse audiences by varied means.
• Anticipating and providing scientific advice and information to the ABARES executive, policy advisers in government, industry and the public on issues associated with Australia’s agriculture, fisheries, forestry, biosecurity and/or natural resource sectors.
• Representing ABARES to industry, government and research stakeholders at meetings, conferences and a range of public forums, and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Building teams and mentoring junior staff to achieve their development goals.

Please note that this recruitment process will be used to fill multiple vacancies in the division and that the roles may be able to be performed from any of the locations listed above.
Position contact: Tony Arthur
Telephone: (02) 6272 2277.

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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES)
Several various
Research Officer – Scientist
Job type: Full-time, Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW; Melbourne, VIC; Brisbane, QLD
Salary: $91,944 – $104,393
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 2024/1799
Applications close: Friday, 19 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
Duties: The duties of the role will depend on the program you are working in but will include:

• Implementing scientific projects and synthesising, analysing, interpreting and communicating data and research findings.
• Collaborating with scientists, policy advisers and researchers from other disciplines to provide integrated research and advice.
• Presenting scientific research and analysis to diverse audiences by varied means.
• Providing scientific advice and information to the ABARES executive, policy advisers in government, industry and the public on issues associated with Australia’s agriculture, fisheries, forestry, biosecurity and/or natural resource sectors.
• Interacting with industry, government and research stakeholders at meetings, conferences and a range of public forums, and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
• Working in teams and supporting junior staff to achieve their development goals.

Please note that this recruitment process will be used to fill multiple vacancies in the division and that the roles may be able to be performed from any of the locations listed above.
Position contact: Tony Arthur
Telephone: (02) 6272 2277.

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

Parks Australia
Marine & Island Parks, Christmas Island
Rehabilitation Manager – Christmas Island
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Christmas Island, WA
Salary: $120,290 – $129,379
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 2024/1159
Applications close: Sunday, 21 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
Duties: What we are looking for:
Knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated experience in living and working effectively in remote areas within multicultural communities.
• Demonstrated experience relevant to management of ecosystem rehabilitation works and/or natural resource management programs within remote areas with inherently challenging procurement and supply chain environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff, equipment, infrastructure, and financial resources; and develop and manage research programs.
• Experience in management and implementation of safety initiatives/programs within a remote and unique working environment.
• Knowledge of the functions and principles of managing a protected area, including natural resource management; visitor experience and tourism strategies; and regulatory compliance activities.
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of working within the government or large corporate landscape, including management of budgets and budget processes, and ensuring compliance with relevant procurement and work health and safety legislation and policies.

Skills and capabilities

• Highly developed planning skills, the ability to implement complex rehabilitation programs, and prepare management and performance reports.
• Ability to effectively liaise and collaborate with a multitude of stakeholders to improve rehabilitation options and outcomes in a remote and unique working environment.
• Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to advise, consult, negotiate, manage conflict, and build effective relationships within a culturally diverse community, and with professionals, government agencies and other external bodies.
• Strong prioritisation skills and the ability to make decisions in a high-pressure environment with multiple competing priorities.
• The ability to adopt a principled approach, act professionally and ethically, and adhere to the APS Values and Code of Conduct.

Position contact: Tricia Ho
Telephone: 0488 717 223.

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Australian Public Service Commission

Professions & Pathways, Digital Products & Services
Micro-Assignment – User Research Coach
Type of temporary opportunity: Micro-assignment
Duration of opportunity: One month
Working arrangement: Part-time
Job reference: 24_40
Location: Various
Classification: APS 6 – Executive Level 2
Applications close: Sunday, 21 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.apsc.gov.au
What you will do:
The team is looking for a coach to assist the team to undertake user research.

The team currently does not have a dedicated user researcher, and would like advice on tackling research activities.

We’d ideally like someone who can spend three hours a fortnight with the team for eight to 12 weeks.

Things you’ll provide guidance and coaching on:

• Discussion guides
• Recruitment
• Interview techniques
• Analysis
• Prototype development and testing.

Skills and capability we need:
We’re looking for someone with experience and skills in some or all of the below areas:

• Planning and carrying out research activities to help the team build an understanding of the users of the service and their behaviour.
• Generative and evaluative research, such as contextual inquiry, prototype testing, usability testing, and in-depth interviews.
• Running research sessions with users.
• Analysing and sharing findings.
• Recruiting and working with a diverse range of users.
• Guiding teams to adopt inclusive practices and apply what they learn to design and deliver accessible services that work for all users.

Position contact: Jessie Callaghan
Telephone: (02) 6202 3843.

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Therapeutic Goods Administration

Medicines Regulation Division
Complementary and OTC Medicines Branch, CM Evaluation Section
Scientific Evaluator
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Fairbairn, ACT
Salary: $94,736 – $106,876
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 24-MRDIV-2457
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 21 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.tga.gov.au
Duties:

• Exercising sound judgment to evaluate and make recommendations regarding the quality of listed medicines, and the safety, quality and efficacy of registered complementary medicines or OTC medicines within TGA’s regulatory framework.
• Undertaking complex research and analysis to prepare high-quality technical and scientific recommendations, reports and documents.
• Managing applications to ensure legislative deadlines are met and applications are approved in a timely manner.
• Providing strategic advice and technical expertise to guide project and program activities.
• Implementing individual work plans, including setting tasks and priorities, managing workflows and taking responsibility for the achievement of key performance indicators or outcomes.
• Liaising, engaging, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders as required to support TGA’s regulatory responsibilities.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and regulatory reform activities that are consistent with the strategic objectives of the TGA and the government.
• Processing (and drafting) changes to a legislative instrument, and administration of a database for recording those changes as required.

Position contact: Frady Gouany
Telephone: (02) 6289 9006.

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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Austrade
Simplified Trade System
Simplified Trade System Strategic Policy & Regulatory Reform
Senior Regulatory Reform Policy Adviser
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing, Non-ongoing
Location: Melbourne, VIC; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $112,868 – $126,961
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 4788_06/24
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 21 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.austrade.gov.au/about/employment
Duties:

• Use knowledge of government policy agendas and decision-making processes to influence and support the government’s trade and investment priorities across government.
• Analyse regulatory policy across government agencies involved in cross-border trade and work with government and industry stakeholders to develop and implement regulatory reforms.
• Develop high-quality, data-driven briefing, analysis and policy advice to the Minister and Austrade senior executive to inform and influence government deliberations and outcomes on trade and investment issues.
• Lead on discrete policy development and implementation initiatives as part of the Simplified Trade System agenda and monitor and shape related regulatory policy and strategic developments across government.
• Develop and sustain productive relationships with government agencies, industry organisations and businesses.
• Lead the coordination and development of ministerial briefing products and input to Cabinet submissions, new policy proposals and related materials.
• Identify any compliance and risk issues and offer mitigation strategies that support the long-term goals of the STS Unit.

Position contact: John Burch
Telephone: +61 (02) 6201 7525.

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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Austrade
Simplified Trade System
Simplified Trade System Strategic Policy & Regulatory Reform
Regulatory Reform Policy Adviser
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing, Non-ongoing
Location: Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $86,485 – $105,979
Classification: APS Level 5, APS Level 6
Position number: 4791_06/24
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 21 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.austrade.gov.au/about/employment
Duties:

• Use knowledge of government policy agendas and decision-making processes to influence and support the government’s trade and investment priorities across government.
• Analyse regulatory policy across government agencies involved in cross-border trade and work with government and industry stakeholders to develop and implement regulatory reforms.
• Monitor developments domestically and internationally and assist in preparation of briefings and advice.
• Coordinate and participate in engagement forums to promote understanding across agencies of STS regulatory reform objectives. Work collaboratively with project teams and external branch stakeholders to synthesise information and prepare informed advice.
• Support the development and maintenance of productive relationships with government agencies, industry organisations and businesses.
• Contribute to the coordination and development of ministerial briefing products and input to Cabinet submissions, new policy proposals and related materials.
• Actively contribute to the implementation of the Regulatory Reform Roadmap by identifying regulatory reform opportunities and advocating for reforms.

Position contact: John Burch
Telephone: +61 (02) 6201 7525.

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Department of Health and Aged Care

National Blood Authority
Commercial Blood Products and Business Services, Finance and Business Services
Assistant Director, Program Assurance and Risk
Job type: Full-time, Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Lyneham, ACT
Salary: $116,420 – $132,103
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: TBA
Applications close: Sunday, 21 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.blood.gov.au
Duties: The duties and responsibilities of this position will require you to:

• Engage with and provide advice to the NBA executive and senior leadership team on program assurance activities and strategies to uplift governance and risk management capabilities, and identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee and manage external service providers that conduct program assurance and other expert advice.
• Strengthen NBA’s risk management and governance approach and lead strategies to improve risk culture, the risk management framework, headline and enterprise registers, and build training materials and tools.
• Strengthen NBA’s fraud and corruption governance and improve the fraud risk culture, including through enhancing training, materials and tools.
• Lead compliance activities relevant to the Commonwealth Fraud Control Framework and Commonwealth Risk Management Policy.
• Lead activities to ensure the NBA has contemporary and effective business continuity plans and appropriate insurance arrangements.
• Provide advice and support to staff and work collaboratively with stakeholders to integrate risk and fraud control, while building commitment to achieving shared goals.
• Under limited direction, prepare written papers for the NBA executive, Audit and Risk Committee, senate estimates and other governance committees.
• Provide support in assuring the NBA’s procurement and contract management practices, including supporting NBA staff.

Position contact: [email protected]
Telephone: (02) 6151 5053.

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Department of the Treasury

Royal Australian Mint
Human Resources
Senior Human Resources Adviser
Job type: Full-time, Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Deakin, ACT
Salary: $95,515 – $104,362
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 1217
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 21 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.ramint.gov.au
Duties:

• Managing the completion of tasks related to recruitment and on-boarding, including drafting or reviewing position descriptions and role evaluations, approving vacancy notices, and reviewing selection advisory committee reports.
• Managing the completion of payroll processing in collaboration with the mint’s outsourced payroll provider from commencement to cessation.
• Providing advice to a range of stakeholders, including employees, managers, and selection advisory committees, on a range of operational human resource matters, including pay and conditions, and recruitment.
• Administering HR information systems (payroll and recruitment), including liaising with the external provider on updates, maintenance, security, and testing; and providing user support to managers and employees in relation to employee self-service functionality.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of operational human resource functions, including project managing the implementation of improved human resource solutions.
• Preparing reports, analysing data, and providing it in an appropriate, user-friendly manner, including preparing responses to requests for information by external stakeholders.
• Contributing to the development, interpretation, consultation and application of human resource-related policies, procedures, and guidance material.
• Coordinating or delivering training, including induction and recruitment briefings.

Position contact: Shannon Vincent
Telephone: (02) 6202 6994.

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

Australian Antarctic
Operations & Logistics Station & Field Operations
Senior Procurement Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Kingston, TAS
Salary: $81,690 – $89,615
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 2024/1416
Applications close: Monday, 22 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
Duties: What we are looking for:
Knowledge and experience required:

• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of procurement policies to coordinate procurement activities and processes in compliance with governance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills, including the ability to convey complex matters in unambiguous and persuasive language.
• Proven ability to work either independently, or collaboratively and cooperatively to make sound and considered decisions, and to build productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capacity to achieve results, prioritise work, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks with limited supervision.
• Time management skills and attention to detail as well as the ability to manage complex issues and competing priorities within timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire new skills and knowledge and become an efficient and effective team member.

Desirable:

• Experience working with and/or supporting teams in remote locations.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in the Australian Antarctic Program.
• Knowledge and/or experience working with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules framework.
• Demonstrated proficiency with supporting software including the Microsoft Office suite, CM10 (or similar electronic records management system), TechOne, ESS and other related programs.
• Formal qualifications related to the role requirements (highly regarded).

Skills and capabilities:

• Demonstrated high level of emotional intelligence and communication.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to negotiate and positively influence others.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic working environment.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a diverse team.
• Sound level of analytical, strategic, and critical-thinking skills.

This selection process may be used to establish a merit pool. The merit pool may be accessed to fill vacancies for similar roles within the AAD or across the APS over the next 18 months.
Position contact: Claire Elliott
Telephone: 0405 617 988.

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Future Fund Management Agency

Director, Portfolio Risk
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: JR100062
Applications close: Friday, 26 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.futurefund.gov.au
Duties:

• Develop Whole-of-Portfolio Risk Framework: Identify key risks and their interactions to determine whole-of-portfolio impact and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Portfolio Risk Assessment: Lead risk sensitivity analysis, including scenario analysis and stress testing, and contribute to the design of quantitative risk metrics.
• Transaction Review: Provide input to asset-class teams to manage portfolio risk considerations of proposed transactions and facilitate decision-making processes.
• Investment Process and Governance: Offer guidance on investment decision-making processes and governance, balancing operational efficiency with risk management.
• Leadership: Foster an inclusive, high-performing team culture, provide leadership and mentorship, and build a risk-focused culture across the Investments Team.

Position contact: Liz du Preez
Telephone: +61 3 8656 6400.

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Future Fund Management Agency

Adviser, Travel
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: JR100063
Applications close: Friday, 26 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.futurefund.gov.au
Duties:

• Providing exceptional, VIP-level customer service and travel guidance to a range of FFMA business stakeholders, including the Executive Support Team, Senior Leadership Team, staff, contingent workers, and board members.
• Facilitating all bookings, changes and cancellations through the TMC as requested, and providing guidance and clarification to bookers regarding the FFMA travel policy.
• Providing after-hours on-call support to travellers and bookers, facilitating all booking/amendment/cancellation requests.
• Participating in working groups, meetings, and business sessions (such as pre- and post-travel advisory briefings) related to the Travel Team function.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of travel industry trends and changes to ensure travellers receive the most accurate advice and guidance.

Position contact: Liz du Preez
Telephone: +61 3 8656 6400.

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Australian Public Service Commission

Professions & Pathways, Digital Products & Services
Micro-Assignment – Agile Coach
Type of temporary opportunity: Micro-assignment
Duration of opportunity: One month
Working arrangement: Part-time
Job reference: 24_43
Location: Various
Classification: APS 4 – Executive Level 2
Applications close: Sunday, 28 July, 2024
Agency website: https://www.apsc.gov.au
What you will do:
The team is looking for a coach to assist in coaching other teams to use Agile.

We’d ideally like someone who can spend three hours a fortnight with a team for eight to 12 weeks.

Things you’ll provide guidance and coaching on:

• Agile principles
• Ways of working
• Practices such as: retrospectives, planning activities and kanbans.

Skills and capability we need:
We’re looking for someone who has been working in Agile environments for two-plus years and feels confident sharing examples of where Agile can be helpful and how to adopt it. You don’t necessarily need to have been a coach.
Position contact: Jessie Callaghan
Telephone: (02) 6202 3843.