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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Austrade
Government and Policy
Ministerial and Policy Coordination Policy and Programs
Manager, Ministerial and Parliamentary Services
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $132,037 – $153,873
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 4828_06/24
Security clearance: NV1
Applications close: Thursday, 1 August, 2024
Agency website: https://www.austrade.gov.au/about/employment
Duties:
- Lead the MAPS team to provide a wide range of ministerial and parliamentary support functions for Austrade and Tourism Australia.
- Provide leadership and oversight of Austrade’s engagement with, and support to, our ministers, their offices, the Cabinet and parliamentary committees.
- Manage the workflow and quality of ministerial briefs, submissions and correspondence, Question Time briefs and parliamentary Questions on Notice.
- Oversee, manage and support Austrade’s involvement in Senate Estimates and other parliamentary committees.
- Develop and maintain a professional network of counterparts in other agencies, to ensure strategic awareness of proposals with policy and operational linkages to Austrade’s remit.
- Provide system administration and support for PDMS and CabNet+, including leadership, support, training and guidance to Austrade staff on these systems and related processes.
- Oversee Austrade’s Cabinet Liaison Officer function.
- Work with Austrade’s Departmental Liaison Officer to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Position contact: Joanna Bunting
Telephone: (02) 9392 2222.
Therapeutic Goods Administration
Medicines Regulation Division
Prescription Medicines Authorisation Branch, Pharmacist Evaluation Section
APS Level 5 – Administrative Support Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Fairbairn, ACT
Salary: $84,627 – $91,520
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 24-MRDIV-25391
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Thursday, 1 August, 2024
Agency website: https://www.tga.gov.au/about-tga/corporate-information/work-tga
Duties:
- Coordinate and prepare decision letters on behalf of delegates for prescription medicine submissions, within legislated timeframes.
- Update and ensure accurate completion of prescription medicine entries on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG).
- Appropriately escalate and assist with resolving issues by liaising with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Work effectively to manage own workload and priorities.
- Manage the email inbox for decision letter requests.
- Respond to internal and external inquiries and escalate more complex inquiries, collaborating with section pharmacists to overcome obstacles.
- Assist in the preparation of ministerial correspondence, briefings and responses to public inquiries as required.
- Assist in the strategic planning for the section by contributing to business and operational process improvements.
- Assist in the review and maintenance of relevant procedures, policies and standards within the branch and wider organisation to maintain consistent process and service delivery as required.
- Assist in training and support for new team members as required.
- Contribute to a positive culture within the branch.
- Administrative tasks as required for the section, and other MO delegates as required.
- Other duties as requested by the supervisor, Director, Assistant Secretary or Executive.
Position contact: Heidi Galang
Telephone: (02) 6289 2599.
Department of Defence
Joint Capabilities Group
ICT Operations Division
Defence Keymat Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Russell, ACT
Salary: $91,702 – $104,753
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: JCG/05189/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 2
Applications close: Thursday, 1 August, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: The Defence Keymat Manager is the primary Defence Cryptographic Management Directorate representative for the production, management and accounting of keying material that protects Defence telecommunication networks and systems in strategic, operational and tactical environments.
They provide subject matter expert advice encompassing the lifecycle of keying material to Defence communications security accounts, various agencies and international partners.
This position requires extensive experience in communications security, specialist knowledge of Defence communications security requirements and excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with a diverse array of external agencies and Defence stakeholders.
Position contact: Patrick Blaik
Telephone: (02) 5108 4453.
Department of Defence
Defence People Group
Workforce and People Strategy
Research Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Brindabella Business Park, ACT
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: DPG/05437/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Thursday, 1 August, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: As a research professional within the Directorate of People Intelligence and Research, you will have the opportunity to pursue your interests in research with the purpose of delivering evidence that positively influences outcomes for the Defence workforce. We are looking for experienced researchers to join our multidisciplinary team. We seek individuals with the capacity to generate insights that empower Defence to grow its workforce, support a better workplace environment, and understand social and community influences on Defence.
Your work will contribute to people and organisation policy evaluation and development, and organisational change and intervention implementation. We are interested to hear how you could apply your specialised skills and expert knowledge – such as psychometrics, data science, program management, research governance, communication or others – to our research program. This advertisement is for multiple current and expected future vacancies based in the Canberra region.
Your role may have you working independently on a project, or collaborating with a broad network of stakeholders, under broader program objectives. It will require you to apply and maintain best-practice scientific standards, with the capacity to translate outcomes effectively for accountable leaders, decision-makers and a non-scientific audience.
Position contact: Flt Lt Dana Pham
Telephone: (02) 4723 1455.
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
Parks Australia
Science & Australian National Botanic Gardens, Australian National Botanic Gardens
Manager Conservation
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $120,290 – $129,379
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 024/1662
Applications close: Thursday, 1 August, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
Duties:
- Develop strategic plans for the ANBG living collection and conservation programs.
- Lead and manage the Conservation Horticulture team at the ANBG, including work programs, staffing, and budget management. This includes oversight of the nursery, the Ian Potter National Conservatory plant collection and plant records functions.
- Manage collaborative conservation and research projects, including planning, project management, partnership agreements and reporting.
- Assist to build the ANBG’s role and influence in plant conservation, including through development of strategies, publishing of articles/papers, and promotion through collaborative networks.
- Develop partnerships with relevant government agencies, conservation groups and organisations to support conservation and horticultural programs of the ANBG.
- As part of the ANBG management team, contribute to the management of the ANBG consistent with the ANBG Management Plan.
Position contact: Peter Byron
Telephone: 0429 659 320.
National Library of Australia
Engagement Branch, Community Engagement Section
EL1 – Assistant Director, Public Programs
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Parkes, ACT
Salary: $110,934 – $131,888
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 107016
Applications close: Sunday, 4 August, 2024
Agency website: https://nla.nga.net.au/cp
Duties: The Assistant Director: Public Programs is a key leadership position within the Community Engagement Section. The role works across the library to deliver an ambitious schedule of public programs that support our strategic priorities.
We are seeking an experienced public program manager to work with stakeholders and library staff to deliver engaging experiences that nourish Australians’ curiosity about our nation’s past, present and future. This role requires a dynamic and motivated team player who can develop public program opportunities that draw on our vast collection, and work across the library to deliver them.
Our ideal candidate will possess excellent planning and project management skills that they use to lead a small team and deliver a wide range of public events. We are seeking someone with the ability to conceive and deliver a mixture of on-site and online public programs that delight, inspire and invite engagement with the library.
Position contact: Daniel Gleeson
Agency recruitment site: https://nla.nga.net.au/cp
Australian Electoral Commission
Deputy Electoral Commissioner Group
International Engagement
Secretariat, International Engagement
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $91,140 – $102,152
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 2024-232 16372
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 4 August, 2024
Agency website: https://www.aec.gov.au
Duties: The role will be responsible for performing the PIANZEA Network Secretariat and the BRIDGE Secretariat functions. It will also support the day-to-day management of the AEC’s international engagement, including program management associated with the provision of election and referendum assistance to developing democracies.
The role is responsible for undertaking, under limited direction, work that is moderately complex and/or sensitive in nature. Participating in section planning for short-term tasks and contributing to strategic planning for longer-term initiatives also form part of this role. On occasion, work outside of standard business hours, or additional duties at the time of an electoral event, will be a required component of the role.
BRIDGE is the most comprehensive curriculum and workshop package available to build the capacity of electoral administrators, and stakeholders in the electoral process, in all regions of the world. The AEC plays a central role as one of five BRIDGE Partner organisations and hosting the
BRIDGE Secretariat. The BRIDGE Secretariat is the central coordination point for BRIDGE globally and provides support and advice to anyone interested in conducting BRIDGE programs.
The PIANZEA Network is an association of EMBs in the Pacific that come together to share information and provide mutual assistance in support of elections. Seventeen EMBs are full members of the PIANZEA Network. The AEC manages and coordinates the PIANZEA Network Support Program and provides secretariat functions for the network.
To excel you’ll have:
- Experience in the design, development and customisation of the BRIDGE program, or a similar adult module learning program, in an international setting.
- Experience in working with international development organisations or in an international engagement role.
- Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to work collaboratively to achieve outcomes in cross-cultural and cross-agency environments.
- Knowledge and experience working in secretariat support, international engagement, training, learning and development, and/or education fields.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills including advanced minute-taking skills.
- Sound organisational skills, motivation and flexibility, to successfully set priorities and deliver quality results in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated personal integrity and commitment to working within legislative, program and policy parameters.
Position contact: Joanne Ridolfi
Email: [email protected].
Department of Defence
Defence People Group
Joint Health Command
Director Force Health Protection
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $182,214 – $198,533
Classification: Medical Officer Class 4
Position number: DPG/0406/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 4 August, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: The Director Force Health Protection will exercise a significant degree of independence and perform an important leadership role.
They will be responsible for influencing and developing health protection strategies and health surveillance capabilities, along with relevant policies, priorities and operational practices in support of Defence objectives based on high-level decision-making and judgment.
They will provide strategic and technical health advice to senior management and stakeholders as well as lead and assume accountability for public health initiatives, along with public health emergency preparedness and response planning.
The Director Health Protection is accountable to lead two or more work teams, plan and manage a range of human and physical resources, and exercise the associated people and financial responsibilities.
They will provide support to policy development and implementation and provide the strategic direction to the work unit, including developing business plans, strategies and priorities, and monitor work flow and performance.
They are accountable for developing, coaching and reviewing individual, team and business performance, and will identify opportunities for building team capability and continuous improvement. They will set work aligned with strategic objectives and communicate expected outcomes.
The Director Force Health Protection will have extensive knowledge relating to the methodology, systems and procedures within the public health function and have the ability to translate this into strategy. They will provide a strategic level of specialist, professional and technical expertise, potentially relating to the work of different function or discipline areas.
They will initiate, establish and maintain strong relationships with a network of stakeholders internally and externally and will have the ability to recognise shared agendas and work towards mutually beneficial outcomes.
Position contact: Peta Mantel
Telephone: (02) 6192 7057.
Department of the Treasury
Data Standards Chair
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT: Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Classification: Statutory appointment
Position number: 62-2024
Applications close: Sunday, 4 August, 2024
Agency website: https://treasury.gov.au
Duties: Consumer Data Right
The CDR provides individuals and businesses with a right to efficiently and conveniently access specified data in relation to them held by businesses. The CDR also enables consumers to obtain value from data held about them by consenting to it being shared with accredited third parties through the provision of specific goods and services. Part IVD of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 provides the legislative framework to enable:
- Consumers to more effectively use data that relates to them for their own purposes in sectors that have been designated by the Minister (currently the banking and energy sectors).
- The creation of rules by the Minister, and standards by the Data Standards Chair, to determine how the CDR functions in each sector.
- An accreditation scheme to ensure data recipients have the necessary security and privacy safeguards, with regulatory oversight by the ACCC and Information Commissioner.
Position contact: Helen Johnson
Telephone: (02) 8039 2223.
National Library of Australia
Engagement Branch, Community Engagement Section
EL1 – Assistant Director, Lifelong Learning
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Parkes, ACT
Salary: $110,934 – $131,888
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 107117
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 4 August, 2024
Agency website: https://nla.nga.net.au/cp
Duties: The National Library of Australia’s role, as defined by the National Library Act 1960, is to ensure that documentary resources of national significance relating to Australia and the Australian people, as well as significant non-Australian library materials, are collected, preserved and made accessible.
We take our role to make the collection accessible seriously. Our world-leading digital services ensure that all Australians can access the collection and pursue their research goals. The library is now pursuing the delivery of a new program to assist Australians to develop the capability, and the confidence, to engage with our collection and meet their research goals.
We are seeking an experienced education and multimedia production professional to deliver our new Lifelong Learning initiative and lead the library’s education team. This exciting new position will be responsible for driving an uplift in our multimedia capability and the development of digital adult learning activities. You will prefer working in a fast-paced, team environment to produce digital content that equips Australians with the skills and confidence they need to engage with our vast collection.
Our ideal candidate is a dynamic ‘’self-starter’’ who possesses applied multimedia production skills and knowledge of contemporary adult learning practices. You will have highly developed interpersonal skills to support our subject matter ‘’talent’’ to produce digital content for the web, podcasts, webinars, and other digital engagement products.
Position contact: Daniel Gleeson
Agency recruitment site: https://nla.nga.net.au/cp
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)
Entitlement Safeguards
Fair Entitlement Guarantee Branch Claim Assessment Teams 1 and 2
Claim Assessor
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Brisbane, QLD
Salary: $87,264 – $93,294
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 24/2125
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 4 August, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dewr.gov.au
Duties: Reporting to either the Senior Claim Assessor or the Assistant Director, the responsibilities of a Claim Assessor may include:
- Assessing claims where you will interact directly with the Australian public and work closely with insolvency practitioners managing the affairs of insolvent employers.
- Managing your workload proactively and strategically to ensure multiple claims across multiple cases are concurrently progressed and ready for decision within the relevant claim stages and targeted timeframes.
- Analysing information and make recommendations to a decision maker that comply with the requirements of the Fair Entitlements Guarantee Act 2012 (FEG Act) to ensure timely and accurate payments to claimants.
- Research, interpret and apply workplace legislation, awards, policy and guidelines to accurately calculate the amount of unpaid entitlements payable to claimants under the FEG scheme.
- Producing high quality written reports, letters and documents which are succinct, complete and effectively explain the rationale for the recommended outcome.
- With the assistance of your supervisors, work through obstacles and escalate claims where appropriate.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continued learning through the appropriate and considered application of feedback and advice from Decision Makers and supervisors.
Position contact: Katrin Gwairgi
Telephone: (02) 6121 3723
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)
Entitlement Safeguards
Fair Entitlement Guarantee Branch Claim Assessment Teams 1 and 2
Claim Assessor – Affirmative Measures – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Job type: Full-Time; Part-Time, Ongoing; Non-Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Brisbane, QLD
Salary: $87,264 – $93,294
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 24/2257
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 04 August, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dewr.gov.au
Duties: Reporting to either the Senior Claim Assessor or the Assistant Director, the responsibilities of a Claim Assessor may include:
- Assessing claims where you will interact directly with the Australian public and work closely with insolvency practitioners managing the affairs of insolvent employers.
- Managing your workload proactively and strategically to ensure multiple claims across multiple cases are concurrently progressed and ready for decision within the relevant claim stages and targeted timeframes.
- Analysing information and making recommendations to a decision-maker that comply with the requirements of the Fair Entitlements Guarantee Act 2012 (FEG Act) to ensure timely and accurate payments to claimants.
- Researching, interpreting and applying workplace legislation, awards, policy and guidelines to accurately calculate the amount of unpaid entitlements payable to claimants under the FEG scheme.
- Producing high-quality written reports, letters and documents that are succinct, complete and effectively explain the rationale for the recommended outcome.
- With the assistance of your supervisors, working through obstacles and escalating claims where appropriate.
- Demonstrating a commitment to continued learning through the appropriate and considered application of feedback and advice from decision-makers and supervisors.
Position contact: Katrin Gwairgi
Telephone: (02) 6121 3723.
Department of Defence
Defence Digital Group
Enterprise Resource Planning
Deputy Director Service Delivery
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Laverton, VIC
Salary: $115,899 – $130,733
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: DDG/04665/24
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 5 August, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties:
- Accountable for delivering reliable ERP Sustainment services that meet operational requirements and stakeholder expectations, confirming products developed meet service acceptance criteria and are to the required standard.
- Diagnoses service delivery problems and initiates actions to maintain or improve levels of service.
- Reviews both tactical and longer-term metrics for their team, addressing performance, skill or capacity gaps.
Skills
- High-level knowledge of the ITIL Service Management Lifecycle and enabling functions/processes, focusing on change, incident, problem, and availability management and continual service improvement.
- Proficient in ITIL and project management methodology.
- Has had exposure to Release Management, IT Operations Management and IT Governance processes.
- Has leadership experience in managing large cross-functional teams and the flexibility to influence people at a variety of levels internally and externally.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required with a track record of relationship building and liaison with business functions.
Position contact: Phillip Bugler
Telephone: (02) 6150 8464
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Austrade
Trade and Investment Group
General Manager, Americas, SES Band 2
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: International
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 2
Position number: 4726_05/24 (AUTgma0724)
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 2
Applications close: Monday, 5 August, 2024
Agency website: https://www.austrade.gov.au/about/employment
Duties: Leading experienced Australian and locally engaged teams, the General Manager International, Americas is based within the Australian Consulate General in New York City and is a member of a global network that reports to the Austrade Deputy CEO who is based in Australia. Working with counterparts in the Americas and Australian state and territory governments, the role is responsible for:
- Contributing to Australia’s global reputation by promoting Australian capability in the Americas region using global objectives and priorities to guide local strategy.
- Leading sector-focused trade teams responsible for assisting Australian companies to achieve commercial trade outcomes.
- Advancing Australia’s strengths as a highly attractive destination for investors and securing productive foreign investment into Australia.
- Representing Austrade and Australia in a range of high-level corporate and government settings in Australia and across the Americas.
- As a member of the senior management team, the General Manager will work collaboratively to deliver the Australian Government’s trade and investment priorities and contribute to Austrade’s broader strategic objectives.
Position contact: Future Leadership
Telephone: +61 1300 347 437.
Department of Parliamentary Services
Security
Security Operations
Parliamentary Security Service (PSS) Officer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time; Casual, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Classification: APS Level 1; APS Level 2
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1
Position number: JR32142
Applications close: Wednesday, 7 August, 2024
Agency website: https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Department_of_Parliamentary
Job description: The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting passionate, customer-focused Parliamentary Security Service (PSS) Officers to join a high-performing team. We are committed to attracting, retaining and developing a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Every year, around 800,000 people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, and to enjoy the architecture, art collections, events, tours and dining experiences – all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.
Would you like to be part of the team that keeps Australian Parliament House safe and secure, while enjoying a free gym membership, free parking, and convenience of on-site childcare, banking services, cafes and a post office? As a PSS Officer you can have a great career while working in the most iconic building in Australia.
As a PSS officer, your uniform is provided and you will receive a competitive salary, with additional shift penalties and leave provisions available when working on a roster. Flexible work looks a little different as a PSS officer, as you will be part of a team that operates 24/7, 365 days a year.
Position contact: Ben Watson
Telephone: 0497 267 356.
