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Department of Defence
Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group
Air Defence & Space Systems Division
ILS Transition Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA
Salary: $91,702 – $104,753
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: CASG/08191/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 2
Applications close: Wednesday, 23 October, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: Are you looking for an opportunity in a challenging and highly complex enterprise? An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced logistician to join the new Space Domain Awareness and Control Systems Program Office (SDACSPO), providing integrated product support to projects and products including Space 9358 and 9360. SPA9360 will deliver the next-generation Space Domain Awareness capabilities, including the Deep-space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) for the Australian Defence Force.
The ILS Transition Manager will work as part of the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) team, being responsible for ensuring the smooth transition of capabilities from acquisition to in-service support. The position requires an understanding and experience in the delivery of capability transition support concepts, and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, both foreign and domestic.
Position contact: Chad Johns
Telephone: (08) 7375 1209.
Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR)
National Measurement Institute
Legal Metrology Policy and Regulatory Services
Senior Measurement Standards Officer – Geebung
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Various locations: QLD
Salary: $95,102 – $103,134
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 2100_09/24
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Wednesday, 23 October, 2024
Agency website: https://www.industry.gov.au
Duties:
- As a leader, work collaboratively with the management team to build a culture that reflects the NMI values of being adaptable, accountable, innovative, strategic, inclusive, and influential. Actively engage with opportunities for personal development and to contribute to broader branch initiatives aimed at uplifting culture and capability.
- Provide practical leadership for the MSU laboratory team, ensuring the team is well organised and working effectively to meet operational needs and turnaround times, and all procedures and activities comply with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Supervise a team of test officers, including training, scheduling, and conducting performance evaluations, to ensure a competent and motivated group.
- Maintain the laboratory quality systems in line with the MSU Laboratory Operations Manual, including reviewing and updating documents, calibrations, and training records, and contribute to the sections response to audits and corrective actions.
- Develop and manage relationships with stakeholders, engaging and collaborating to achieve outcomes and facilitate cooperation, promoting the agency’s business objectives.
- Support the section’s business improvement projects, business planning and performance reporting.
- Undertaking the duties of test officer by:
- Calibrating and verifying inspectorate reference standards and test equipment required to perform inspectorate duties.
- Calibrating and verifying reference standards and artefacts used by servicing licensees, government enforcement agencies and business conducting quality assurance programs.
- Testing and verifying trade instruments submitted to the laboratory for testing.
- Maintaining laboratory equipment.
- Process data and use professional judgment to assess whether it meets quality acceptance and client reporting requirements. NATA signatory status to allow authorisation is essential.
- Process clients’ applications for measuring instrument pattern approval by evaluating the instrument suitability for trade or legal purposes and a wide range of technical documentation including test reports, user manuals and design specifications.
- Preparation and public publishing of legal technical pattern approval documents.
- Maintain suitable, accurate and auditable records of assessments and client correspondence.
- Demonstrate behaviours according to APS code of conduct and NMI’s standards and participate fully in all aspects of WH&S.
Position contact: Casey Gazzard
Telephone: 0457 548 989.
Department of Parliamentary Services
Finance and property
Property services maintenance contracts
Contract Administrator
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $86,137 – $92,412
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: JR32509
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1
Applications close: Wednesday, 23 October, 2024
Agency website: https://jobs.dps.gov.au
Job description: To be considered for this position, you must be able to perform the following functions:
- Ability to effectively apply administrative, organisational contract administrative skills relevant to the position.
- Contract Management knowledge and experience, including:
- Demonstrated experience and ability to implement and manage performance-based maintenance contracts, such as preventive and breakdown maintenance and refurbishment.
- Demonstrated experience in technical and performance analysis and conducting investigations.
- Demonstrated written ability in producing professional technical and business-related reports, meeting minutes, and proficiency working with spreadsheets.
- Ability to establish and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
Position contact: Christopher Lockett
Telephone: 0412 214 401.
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Legal, Legislation Liaison and Privacy Division
Legal Services (Public Law) Branch
APS5 – Lawyer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Sydney, NSW: Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $83,132 – $88,147
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 45631
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Friday, 25 October, 2024
Agency website: https://www.infrastructure.gov.au
Duties: What will you do?
You will work in the department’s Public Law team supporting the design and development of primary and secondary legislation, including drafting non-tied instruments. You will also have exposure to a broad range of public law matters including judicial and merits reviews, regulatory advising, administrative decision-making and statutory interpretation. You will be a valued member of a high-performing public law team and your work will have real impact on the wellbeing of every Australian and the prosperity of the nation.
Working under supervision, your key responsibilities will include:
- Providing legal advice and support on legislation design and development.
- Drafting simple non-tied instruments.
- Engaging directly with clients to identify legal issues and provide solutions-focused advice.
- Advising on a range of public law matters, including statutory interpretation and administrative law.
- Assisting in the management of civil claims and dispute resolution, including merits and judicial reviews.
- Assisting with the procurement and engagement of external legal providers and engaging directly with those providers.
- Participating in business improvement activities in the division.
Position contact: Christie McClure
Telephone: (02) 6236 6835.
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Legal, Legislation Liaison and Privacy Division
Legal Services (Public Law) Branch
APS6 – Lawyer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $92,005 – $110,020
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 45641
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Friday, 25 October, 2024
Agency website: https://www.infrastructure.gov.au
Duties: What will you do?
You will work in the department’s Public Law team supporting the design and development of primary and secondary legislation, including drafting non-tied instruments. You will also have exposure to a broad range of public law matters including judicial and merits reviews, regulatory advising, administrative decision-making and statutory interpretation. You will be a valued member of a high-performing public law team and your work will have real impact on the wellbeing of every Australian and the prosperity of the nation.
Working with reasonable autonomy, your key responsibilities will include:
- Providing legal advice and support on legislation design and development.
- Drafting non-tied instruments for portfolio Ministers, the Secretary and other rule-makers.
- Engaging directly with clients to identify legal issues and provide solutions-focused advice.
- Advising on a range of complex legal issues including statutory interpretation and administrative law across a range of subject matters.
- Assisting in the management of civil claims and dispute resolution.
- Assisting with merits and judicial review matters.
- Assisting with the procurement and engagement of external legal services providers, engaging directly with those providers and oversighting those matters.
- Exercising initiative and judgment.
- Participating in business improvement activities in the division.
Position contact: Christie McClure
Telephone: (02) 6236 6835.
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Legal, Legislation Liaison and Privacy Division
Legal Services (Public Law) Branch
EL1 – Lawyer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $118,176 – $134,426
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 45642
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Friday, 25 October, 2024
Agency website: https://www.infrastructure.gov.au
Duties: What will you do?
You will work in the department’s Public Law team supporting the design and development of complex primary and secondary legislation, including reviewing drafting instructions and drafting non-tied instruments. You will also have exposure to a broad range of public law matters including advising on regulatory law, administrative decision-making, statutory interpretation, policies and programs and managing civil litigation. You will support your EL2 supervisor in managing client relationships, and will mentor and supervise junior lawyers. You will be a valued member of a high-performing public law team and your work will have real impact on the wellbeing of every Australian and the prosperity of the nation.
Operating under broad direction, your key responsibilities will include:
- Providing legal advice and support on complex legislation design and development.
- Preparing complex legal instruments for portfolio Ministers, the Secretary and other rule-makers.
- Advising on a range of complex legal issues including statutory interpretation and administrative law.
- Advising on other legal obligations and issues as they arise: e.g. tort, corporate law, government finance law, and information law.
- Managing litigation and dispute resolution matters, including judicial and merits reviews.
- Effectively managing the use of external legal service providers in accordance with the Legal Services Directions 2017 and other requirements.
- Participating in legal reviews of portfolio legislation and public reports.
- Contributing to divisional and team priorities and cultivating a positive work environment and culture.
- Engaging with external stakeholders including the Office of Legal Services Coordination, the Office of Parliamentary Counsel and other government lawyers.
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers in the provision of legal advice and other legal services.
- Dealing with sensitive topics in a professional manner, contributing to business improvement, reporting and capability-building in the division.
Position contact: Christie McClure
Telephone: (02) 6236 6835.
Attorney-General’s Department
Federal Court of Australia
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Court Children’s Service
Court Child Expert
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $127,073 – $138,509
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 0699-09-24
Applications close: Friday, 25 October, 2024
Agency website: https://www.fedcourt.gov.au/about/employment
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Conducting child-centred preliminary and comprehensive family assessments, including conducting interviews and observations with children.
- Undertaking risk screening and risk assessment to assist in case management, safety planning and the making of decisions that are in the best interest of children.
- Assisting parties to resolve or narrow the issues in dispute between them, including by:
- Undertaking parenting dispute resolution conferences in collaboration with a Judicial Registrar.
- Providing evidence to the courts as an expert witness in the form of written reports and/or oral testimony.
- Providing advice to parties and the courts regarding external support services for children and families.
- Participating in professional supervision and professional development activities.
Position contact: Charlotte Morrison
Telephone: (02) 6113 9451.
Department of Defence
Joint Operations Command
Headquarters Joint Operations Command
Complex Case Staff Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Bungendore, NSW; Canberra, ACT
Salary: $83,706 – $89,659
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: JOC/07908/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 2
Applications close: Sunday, 27 October, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: This role is part of a Human Resources (HR) team led by a Personnel Capability Officer at Headquarters Joint Operations Command. This team is responsible for supporting the Commanding Officer with incident management, welfare and complex case management.
Key day-to-day tasks include:
- Conducting incident fact-finding and drafting terms of reference for fact-finding.
- Coordinating interviews for fact finds as required.
- Entering and managing incidents on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/Case Management.
- Updating and maintaining the incident register.
- Updating the weekly Incident Summary Report.
- Preparing Unit and Individual Welfare Boards – coordinate with Australian Capital Territory Health Centre (ACTHC) Welfare Boards, JHUSNSW Mental Health and rehab, etc. Coordinate and dispatch consent forms and agenda.
- Updating and Maintaining the Welfare Board Register.
- Coordinating the Commanding Officer’s calendar for Military Employment Classification Review Board (MECRB) determination debriefs.
- Update and maintain the MECRB Determination Register.
- Dispatch and file signed MECRB determination briefs.
Position contact: Julia Cronan
Telephone: (03) 5169 8879.
Department of Defence
Defence Intelligence Group
Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation
Data Specialist (Geospatial)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Bendigo, VIC
Salary: $83,706 – $89,659
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: DIG/07079/24
Security clearance: Positive Vetting
Applications close: Sunday, 27 October, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: As an APS 5 Geospatial Analyst, you will be expected to perform a range of duties under limited direction, including:
- Collecting, producing, managing, optimising and disseminating authoritative geospatial data.
- Designing, implementing and maintaining geospatial data models, workflows, and processes to support business operations.
- Developing expertise in data management and manipulation in relation to use and maintenance of geospatial datasets.
- Communicating with stakeholders, informing them of changes to geospatial data, products and services.
- Working collaboratively with local, national and international stakeholders on matters of strategic national and Defence interest.
- Building and sustaining effective relationships with team members and actively mentoring less-experienced members.
- Prioritising your workload and monitoring task progress against performance expectations to meet business objectives.
- Adhering to quality systems, standards and legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks.
Position contact: Rowan Wade
Telephone: (03) 4431 2752.
Department of Defence
Defence Intelligence Group
Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation
Data Team Lead (Geospatial)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Bendigo, VIC
Salary: $91,702 – $104,753
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: DIG/07944/24
Security clearance: Positive Vetting
Applications close: Sunday, 27 October, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: As an APS 6 Geospatial Analyst, you will work independently, with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability for the achievement of a range of duties, including:
- Leading a technical team, allocate work, resources and tasks, set priorities and develop strategies to achieve business outcomes.
- Coordinating the production and delivery of geospatial data, products and services, adhering to quality systems, standards and legislative requirements.
- Advising on complex geospatial analysis and production issues and recommending appropriate solutions.
- Leading and conducting complex geospatial analysis and/or production supporting national and Defence interests.
- Leading the design, implementation and maintenance of data models, workflows, and processes supporting business operations.
- Building and sustaining effective relationships with local, national and international stakeholders on matters of strategic national and Defence interest.
- Facilitating appropriate direction for the team by clearly communicating goals and objectives and how they link to strategic direction, and actively mentoring less-experienced staff.
Position contact: Rowan Wade
Telephone: (03) 4431 2752.
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
Australian Antarctic
Science Branch, Southern Ocean Ecosystems Program
Fisheries Research Scientist
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Hobart, TAS
Salary: $91,944 – $129,379
Classification: APS Level 6 – Executive Level 1
Position number: 2024/2507
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 27 October, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
The job: Key duties of the role include:
- Conduct outcome-focused fisheries research.
- Maintain expertise and peer recognition in fisheries science, including through targeted papers to relevant domestic and international forums and publications in the peer-reviewed literature.
- Effectively communicate research outputs to scientists, industry, fisheries management, and environmental NGOs.
- Contribute to productive and effective links nationally and internationally with other scientists, and relevant industry, policy and management bodies.
- Represent Australia at CCAMLR meetings as required.
- Seek external resources to support and enhance high-priority strategic research.
- Undertake other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace, complete required training, and be proactive in contributing positively to safety management and workplace culture.
Position contact: Philippe Ziegler
Telephone: (03) 6232 3624.
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
Team Member – Linguists
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW; Adelaide, SA; Perth,
WA; Darwin, NT
Salary: $85,270 – $116,518
Classification: APS Level 4; APS Level 5; APS Level 6
Position number: VAN01120242025
Security clearance: TOP SECRET-Privileged Access
Applications close: Monday, 28 October, 2024
Agency website: https://www.asio.gov.au
Duties: Do you have an advanced level of proficiency in one of the below languages? Or do you have intermediate skills and are looking to
further develop advanced-level proficiency?
We are seeking people with current advanced proficiency – or those with a demonstrated record of intermediate skills who are willing to develop to an advanced level of proficiency – to be employed as a linguist in the following languages:
- Arabic
- Chinese
- Hindi
- Farsi
- Russian.
Linguists work as part of a diverse team to provide direct support to ASIO’s investigations, operations and international partnerships.
Linguists use sound judgment and strong analytical skills to identify valuable information and communicate it effectively. Through their work, linguists develop unique perspectives that are drawn upon to inform decision-making and directly contribute to protecting Australia.
ASIO provides generous upskilling support for language development. This is available to successful applicants with intermediate-level foreign language skills who display a demonstrated aptitude for foreign language learning, as well as a commitment to further developing their foreign language skills.
This support is also available to successful applicants with an advanced level of language proficiency, to ensure the maintenance of their language capability. You may be keen to build on your current advanced-level language proficiency by cross-training in one of the other languages listed above. If so, this is something ASIO would love to discuss supporting as part of your ongoing development.
Position contact: [email protected]
Telephone: (02) 6257 4916.
Department of Defence
Defence People Group
Joint Health Command
Assistant Director, Data Management Systems
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Campbell, ACT
Salary: $115,899 – $130,733
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: DPG/08120/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Monday, 28 October, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: The Australian Defence Force (ADF) offers more than 150 different jobs, some of which are considered particularly complex and/or high risk from a psychological standpoint, including roles in aviation, intelligence, cyber warfare, submarine warfare, and special forces. Applicants for these complex roles undergo targeted psychological assessments as part of their selection process.
This position is responsible for managing the ongoing development and maintenance of data capture and management tools and systems/applications that support and enable validation of ADF selection processes and standards, and the conduct of ADF mental health surveillance activities and research. The incumbent will manage a small team of APS, ADF and Defence contractors.
The position will also be responsible for managing the procurement of the Directorate’s labour hire and ICT requirements. The incumbent will liaise with and provide expert advice to the Director and other team leaders regarding solutions to their data management issues.
Position contact: Geoff Gallas
Telephone: (02) 6203 6414 or 0467 736 165.
Department of Health and Aged Care
Medicines Regulation Division
Prescription Medicines Branch, Support and Export Section
Team Leader – Application Support Team
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW; Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $116,418 – $132,777
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 24-MRDIV-26434
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Tuesday, 29 October, 2024
Agency website: https://www.health.gov.au/about-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies
Duties: The AST Team Leader works closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, and is responsible for:
- Leading and managing a small team ensuring the accuracy and currency of the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods by efficiently managing new and existing applications or submissions for withdrawal for prescription medicines.
- Managing inquiries from internal and external stakeholders via telephone or shared inboxes and providing accurate and timely responses.
- Appropriately escalating and assisting with resolving issues by liaising with internal stakeholders.
- Providing support and training to other staff as required.
- Coordinating and drafting updates to internal and external guidance for prescription medicines.
- Contributing to regulatory reform and business improvement projects.
- Providing support and contributing to section, branch and other, broader organisational objectives as required.
Position contact: Elizabeth Santolin
Telephone: (02) 6289 3164.
Department of Health and Aged Care
Medicines Regulation Division
Scientific Evaluation Branch, Scientific Operations Management Section
APS Level 6 Regulatory Science Project Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Fairbairn, ACT
Salary: $94,736 – $106,876
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 24-MRDIV-26902
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Tuesday, 29 October, 2024
Agency website: https://www.health.gov.au/about-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies
Duties: Responsibilities include:
- Synthesise and analyse information and issues to assist in the development and implementation of horizon-scanning activities and business improvement.
- Prepare high-quality written materials, including technical papers, training and guidance content, and internal and external publications.
- Working to bring consistency in how RSS projects are managed and reported across HPRG: this will include arrangements for reporting on projects, and the completeness and accuracy of information being reported to the HPRG Executive.
- Manage routine aspects of RSS stream initiatives including undertaking secretariat duties for horizon-scanning forums and coordination of technical areas’ signal input, distillation and actions that arise from horizon-scanning activities.
- Potential to develop and maintain PowerApps and workflows and supporting IT infrastructure.
- Develop and nurture positive internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Perform a general data analytics function for the section.
Position contact: Anthea Bates
Telephone: (02) 5132 0616.
