There are a variety of interesting and engaging public sector roles vacant this week. Photo: File.
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Scientific Computing Specialist – Automation
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra ACT, Brisbane QLD, Adelaide SA, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth
WA, Sydney NSW
Salary: $105,806 – $114,500
Position number: 94748
Security clearance: NV1 level
Applications close: Sunday 12 November 2023
Apply online: http://www.csiro.au
Duties will include:
- Reliable, timely and cost-efficient service delivery driven through the collection of metrics and analytics of usage patterns and system behaviours.
- Provide high level support services as part of the SC Platforms Data team. Work activities are expected to cover both compute, software and data storage systems, and include:
– Competency with using RESTful APIs to compose workflows.
– Problem solving at a high-level to develop scripts and workflows.
– Automate tasks around infrastructure-as-code, data/compute automation
– Provide operational support for monitoring/metrics collections.
– Development and use of automation for storage environments using CI/CD, and Ansible. - Provide high level support services as part of a team for the internal and partner systems.
- Work activities are expected to include:
– Engaging with vendors to understand API’s and deliver reporting systems for metrics. Documentation, including the development and maintenance of locally written user guides for scientific computing.
– Delivery of inherently secure Data platforms through SecDevOps Infrastructure as code methods, working closely with IMT Security and guided by the Australian Government Information Security Manual.
Position contact: Karthika Krishnakumar
Telephone: 1300 984 220
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Scientific Computing Specialist – Technical Generalist
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Hobart TAS, Canberra ACT, Brisbane QLD, Adelaide SA, Sydney NSW
Salary: $ 89,680 – $101,459
Position number: 94749
Security clearance: NV1 level
Applications close: Sunday 12 November 2023
Apply online: http://www.csiro.au
Duties will include:
- Provide technical advice relating to Storage systems that host data and integrated technology services, standards and procedures to team members, management and
business owners. - Design, develop, test and deliver the capabilities across multiple storage infrastructure platforms.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with all staff, clients and suppliers in the interests of good business practice, collaboration and enhancement of CSIRO’s reputation.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary, often regionally dispersed research team, to carry out tasks autonomously.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues within your team, the business unit and across CSIRO, to reach objectives.
- Set-up and/or maintain effective and efficient work teams, allocate and manage resources and undertake staff performance management and career development.
Position contact: Karthika Krishnakumar
Telephone: 1300 984 220
Department of Home Affairs
Deputy Commanding Officer (DCO) – Cape Class Cutter. Maritime Border Command. Marine Crew Rosters & Deployment Maritime Deployments and Support.
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Various locations – ACT, Various locations – NSW, Various locations – NT, Various locations – QLD, Various locations – SA, Various locations – VIC, Various locations – WA.
Salary: $84,335 – $99,779
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 129803
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 12 November 2023
Agency website: www.homeaffairs.gov.au
Duties and responsibilities: As second in command with the following responsibilities:
- Perform as a member of the Command Team
- Assume command of the vessel as required in the absence or incapacitation of the Commanding Officer (CO)
- Manage the daily routines and running of the vessel
- Coordinating whole of ship training effort, including scheduling, tracking and overseeing the conduct of all emergency drills and whole of ship training
- Assume the role of Work Health and Safety (WHS) Officer managing whole of ship safety, risk mitigation, working with the WHS Health and Safety Representative (HSR) to coordinate WHS inspections and meetings
- Oversee ship familiarisation training, inductions and safety briefings of all new crew, visitors or additional personal
- Oversee the ships administrative and record keeping requirements in accordance with marine orders and the Record Keeping Practice Statement and Instructions and
Guidelines - Be the primary point of contact for crewing and Deployments to deal with emergent administrative matters in regards to crew travel, leave and rostering
- Implement the on-board SMS, review relevant Work Instructions and reporting any deficiencies
- Take charge of a navigational watch
- Primary supervisor for the Navigation Officer, Communications Officer and Operations Officer
- Oversee the fatigue management systems
- Supervise and safety oversight of general deck duties and maintenance.
Position contact: Peter Davey
Agency Recruitment Site: https://jobs.homeaffairs.gov.au/job-invite/129803/
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
GIS Analyst. Biosecurity Plant and Science Services. Science & Surveillance Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Cairns QLD
Salary: $88,408 – $100,378
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 2023/2846
Applications close: Thursday, 9 November 2023
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
The job: As our GIS Analyst, you will be responsible for providing complete and accurate geospatial, geographic and cartographic data. Leveraging technologies, smart devices and a plethora of online and third-party location data sources (primarily ESRI tools), your day-to-day tasks will include:
- Data Capture: Undertaking the design and deployment of both offline and online data capture in the field, ensuring that data integrity and accuracy is maintained.
- Data Maintenance and Reporting: Administering the system database effectively, encompassing regular data upkeep and generating insightful reports.
- System Administration: Collaborating in the broader development of the surveillance system, bringing in proactive solutions and improvements.
- Research and Development: Researching contemporary and futuristic tools and processes to foster continuous advancement in data analysis.
Position contact: Guy Weerasinghe
Telephone: 0429 129 059
Department of Defence
Data Officer. Defence People Group Joint Health Command.
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $80,487 – $86,211
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: DPG/09832/23
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 12 November 2023
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Your role: Reporting to the Health Data Engineer in the Health Data Management team, the Data Officer will primarily:
- Learn and gain proficiency in Defence’s Health Management System.
- Utilise COGNOS Business Intelligence 10.x or COGNOS Analytics 11.x software suite, as well as COGNOS Administrator and Report Studio, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to understand the raw data requests and generate health information reports.
- Validate data availability, perform data cleansing, and format the data to make the data fit for reporting purposes.
- Be responsible for contributing to the management of the risks associated with the use of data, including balancing security and privacy against the benefits of collecting and
sharing data. - Understand the data policy, business needs and data quality rules and routine analysis of data to meet client’s data requests.
- Monitor the team mailbox, action incoming data requests and process them as required.
Position contact: Soumya Banerjee
Telephone: 02 5109 7598
Department of Defence
Government Quality Assurance Representative (GQAR). Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group. Aerospace Systems.
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Williamtown NSW
Salary: $80,487 – $86,211
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: CASG/08393/23
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 12 November 2023
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Job description: As a Government Quality Assurance Representative (GQAR) you will be a member of the APS5 Quality Assurance Officer job family and be accountable under limited direction to perform and achieve complex quality assurance work within an integrated workforce for aeronautic product. You will maintain a well-developed understanding of and compliance to relevant legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.
As an APS 5 GQAR you will be responsible for organising your workflow and making independent decisions relating to your area of tasking. You will exercise initiative and sound judgement in the interpretation of policy, and in the application of practices and procedures. You will perform procedural and clerical support work to achieve results. You may supervise a Subject Matter Expert as part of an audit team and be accountable to set work priorities and allocate work.
Position contact: Mark Wilkins
Telephone: 0414 435 389
Department of Defence
Government Quality Assurance Representative (GQAR). Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group. Aerospace Systems.
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Amberley QLD
Salary: $80,487 – $86,211
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: CASG/08406/23
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday 12 November 202
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Job description: As a Government Quality Assurance Representative (GQAR) you will be a member of the APS 5 Quality Assurance Officer job family and be accountable under limited direction to perform and achieve complex quality assurance work within an integrated workforce for aeronautic product. You will maintain a well-developed understanding of and compliance to relevant legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.
As an APS 5 GQAR you will be responsible for organising your workflow and making independent decisions relating to your area of tasking. You will exercise initiative and sound judgement in the interpretation of policy, and in the application of practices and procedures. You will perform procedural and clerical support work to achieve results. You may supervise a Subject Matter Expert as part of an audit team and be accountable to set work priorities and allocate work.
Position contact: Mark Wilkins
Telephone: 0414 4353 489
Department of Defence
Project Scheduler. Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group. Naval Shipbuilding Sustainment Enterprise Headquarters.
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Darwin NT, Cairns QLD, Canberra ACT, Garden Island NSW, Henderson WA
Salary: $73,343 – $100,724
Classification: Exe
Position number: NSSG/09975/23
Security clearance: Baseline Vetting
Applications close: Monday 13 November 2023
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Job description: Project Schedulers play a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of some of Australia’s most vital Defence projects and infrastructure. The Defence Scheduler Advancement Program (DSAP) is a 1.5-year training and career advancement program designed to produce the nation’s best Project Schedulers.
Through the DSAP, successful candidates will enter the program at an APS 4 Level classification and can advance through to an APS 6 Level classification following completion of the relevant DSAP training and competency assessment. The Program also offers the opportunity to progress a vocational qualification, such as a Certificate IV in Project Management, which can pathway into other relevant higher education qualifications.
As a Project Scheduler within the DSA Program, you will be given the unique opportunity to learn and gain in-demand skills in order to deliver and sustain Australian Defence Force systems and advance your career.
Position contact: Build the Future, [email protected]
Department of Defence
Estate Upkeep Officer. Security and Estate Group. Service Delivery Division.
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Amberley QLD, Bandiana VIC, Canberra ACT, Hobart TAS, Newcastle NSW
Salary: $ 80,487 – $86,211
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: SEG/09928/23
Security clearance: Baseline Vetting
Applications close: Wednesday 29 November 2023
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
The role: This advertisement is for three roles: Estate Appraisal Assurance Officer, Estate Safety Compliance Officer and Estate Information Assurance Officer.
The roles support Estate Appraisal, Estate Safety Compliance and Estate Information. Each role will require you to assure that contractors delivering Estate Upkeep services to Defence are doing so in accordance with Defence policy and relevant Defence contractual obligations.
Tasks will include:
- Extracting and analysing data
- Engaging and communicating with contractors
- Attending Estate Upkeep workshops, desktop reviews and other Directorate activities
- Preparing reports for line management that demonstrate contractor compliance or non-compliance.
You will be required to travel interstate, on occasions. You will be required to present the results of your work in routine reports. In this role you will require strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and be able to present data into a suitable form for senior management. You will require strong communication skills and the ability to interpret policy requirements and apply those requirements when analysing contractor performance.
Position contact: Shaun Harding
Telephone: 03 6216 5773
Department of Defence
Capability Analyst/Project Support. Defence Intelligence Group. Intelligence Capability Division Geospatial Capability Integration.
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $88,175 – $100,724
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: DIG/10022/23
Security clearance: Positive Vetting
Applications close: Sunday 12 November 2023
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
The role: The Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO) Weapons and Technical Intelligence (WTI) branch is seeking applicants who are motivated to develop and learn new skills, work collaboratively and use modelling and simulation to solve problems with a real-world impact. As a Technical Intelligence Assessment Analyst in WTI’s Modelling and Simulation team, you will perform complex engineering analysis to generate physics-based models of weapon systems to predict weapon performance and identify vulnerabilities. You will evaluate technical information from a variety of classified and unclassified sources, drawing on your engineering judgement to characterise threat weapon systems. In doing so, you will use modelling and simulation to develop your understanding of weapon systems, using novel tools and techniques to fill key intelligence gaps.
You will be critical to Defence’s understanding of the threat, supporting Defence experimental activities to inform tactics and capability development, ensuring Defence is positioned to protect Australia’s national interests.
The additional payment is a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP) which enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the rate of salary otherwise payable under the
Enterprise Agreement (EA) to some or all of the jobs within a critical occupation(s) or discipline within a workplace. Applicants engaged into a BDCP position must consider the following. BDCPs provide remuneration in addition to the Defence Enterprise Agreement (EA). This arrangement is subject to meeting eligibility criteria and is subject to annual review. Should your performance fall beyond requirements or the eligibility criteria not be met your eligibility for the BDCP may be reviewed and ceased. It may also be ceased should you change positions or the requirement for the BDCP is no longer necessary, as determined by Defence. Should the BDCP be ceased you will be advised and your BDCP additional payment will cease.
Position contact: Name Withheld, 02 5108 8739
Australian Secret Intelligence Service
ACTIVATE Graduate program
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $89,990 – $89,990
Classification: APS Level 4
Applications close: Thursday 29 February 2024
Agency website: https://www.asis.gov.au
Job description: Applications for ASIS’s 2025 Graduate Programs are open to Australian citizens with tertiary qualifications obtained after January 2020 and prior to ASIS Graduate
Program commencement in early 2025.
We currently have 3 Graduate Program pathways that we are recruiting for:
- Intelligence Analysts
- Technologists
- Business (Finance or Legal)
Duties: Commencing in early 2025, our graduate programs will provide you with the opportunity to further grow your skills via multiple workplace rotations in your chosen field of expertise; through tailored skills and development initiatives; and through exposure events that are contextualised to our environments and capabilities. Importantly you will get to apply your knowledge and strengths in solving relevant problems in challenging and rewarding ways.
You will work collaboratively in team environments and be empowered to actively contribute. You will regularly engage with stakeholders and professionals alike, just as you will connect with your mentor and build key networks with your graduate cohort and peers.
In ASIS, we invest in our people so you will be supported and encouraged 100% of the way. At the conclusion of the program you will be placed into a role that appropriately recognises your degree, interests and abilities.
Productivity Commission
Corporate Support Employment Register
Job type: Full-Time; Part-Time; Casual, Ongoing; Non-Ongoing
Location: Melbourne VIC, Canberra ACT
Salary: $61,018 – $162,555
Classification: APS Level 3;APS Level 4;APS Level 5;APS Level 6;Executive Level 1;Executive Level 2
Position number: ER-03
Applications close: Sunday 19 November 2023
Agency website: https://www.pc.gov.au/careers
Duties: The opportunities. We are seeking expressions of interest from talented individuals with skills and experience in a range of areas to support the work of the Commission. We encourage you to register if you are a highly motivated individual, with qualifications, skills and experience in any of the following functions:
- Administrative and project support Communications
- Executive support
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Library services
- Media
- Office services
- Publications
- Web development, digital design and/or social media.
This Register will help us to quickly fill future vacancies that may arise at the APS Level 3 to Executive Level 2 classifications. Positions that become available may be based in either our
Melbourne or Canberra offices.
Position contact: Human Resources team, [email protected]
Productivity Commission
Closing the Gap Employment Register (Affirmative Measures)
Job type: Full-Time; Part-Time; Casual, Ongoing; Non-Ongoing
Location: Melbourne VIC, Canberra ACT
Salary: $77,439 – $162,555
Classification: APS Level 5; APS Level 6; Executive Level 1; Executive Level 2
Position number: ER-04
Eligibility: To be eligible for this role, the successful applicant must provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. You must be an Australian citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining citizenship, to be eligible for employment with the Commission.
Applications close: Sunday 19 November 2023
Agency website: https://www.pc.gov.au/careers
Job description: We are building a team to help deliver our Closing the Gap functions, and we are looking for people who want to help improve policies and programs that matter for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. We welcome interest from professionals who can bring expertise in a range of areas, such as:
- Policy analysis and advice
- Data processing, analysis and presentation
- Qualitative and quantitative research
- Project management
- Report writing
- Awareness and understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledges and perspectives
- Demonstrated ability to work and engage with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisations and individuals in a fair, inclusive, ongoing, and reciprocal way.
Position contact: Human Resources team, [email protected]
