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Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications

Civil Aviation Safety Authority Australia
Regulatory Oversight
Surveillance
Flight Operations Inspector
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Darwin, NT
Salary: $140,112 – $175,136
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 38372
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Wednesday, 6 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.casa.gov.au/about-us/careers-casa
Duties: Our ideal candidate for the FO (Level 1) Flight Operations Inspector role must demonstrate the following:

Hold or have held an Australian air transport pilot licence, or commercial pilot licence (aeroplane or rotary wing).
Broad aviation experience across a range of aviation sectors in an operational role (i.e. flight training, air transport, aerial work, agricultural operations).
High-level understanding of flight operations and Australia’s civil aviation legislation and their application in a regulatory environment.
Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication skills with the ability to perform detailed research, interpret complex information and present effective arguments in a timely manner.
Ability to analyse and interpret data from a wide variety of digital platforms and simplify technical information for non-technical audiences as required.
Proven communication skills including demonstrated ability to maintain strong working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders that determine outcomes and produce well-considered responses to complex matters.

Position contact: Russell Dyer
Telephone: (02) 6217 1895.

Department of Defence

Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group
CASG Business Management
Business Intelligence Manager – Future Air Mobility SPO
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Brindabella Business Park, ACT
Salary: $115,899 – $130,733
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: CASG/08226/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Wednesday, 6 November, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: Are you an exceptional leader who is comfortably able to wear a variety of hats to lead and manage a team that supports a fast-paced unit to deliver big platforms on accelerated schedules? If so, we want to know you!

As an EL1 Business Intelligence Manager, you will be responsible for a broad range of activities including workforce management and planning; operational budget management; WHS; unit security; data integrity; reporting; and governance and assurance activities.

This role provides key support and direction across the units through the management of critical tasking; assistance with high-level executive reporting; implementation of business plans; assessing, evaluating and improving data quality and implementing governance and compliance-related policy and its application.

Underpinning all of these activities is communication. You will be the conduit that drives efficient business processes, effective governance, practical compliance, and most importantly, a respectful, productive and fun workplace.
Position contact: Wg Cdr Rob Howie.

Department of Health and Aged Care

Regulatory Legal Services Division
Executive Section
EL 1, Senior Legal Technology Specialist
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $116,418 – $132,777
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 24-RLSDIV-26961
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Wednesday, 6 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.health.gov.au
Duties: The key responsibilities of the Senior Legal Technology Specialist include:

Independently provide consultation and project management services to legal and non-legal teams using eDiscovery software, including:
- Managing the technical aspects of electronic discovery including processing, analysis, and production of electronically stored information;
- Leading database design and development for eDiscovery projects of varying size and complexity in consultation with users;
- Assisting with the preparation of accurate and appropriate documents using the eDiscovery software (including assisting with indexes for court and tribunal documents and briefs to counsel).
Develop and deliver training to staff on best practice in the use of eDiscovery software.
Provide support to non-legal areas looking to adopt eDiscovery software for investigations and the processing of Freedom of Information requests; and lead the management of the ICT solutions used by the division, including by, as required from time to time:
- Initiating and maintaining key relationships relating to those software solutions (with external service providers, stakeholders within the department including the Information Technology Division, as well as others as required);
- Managing the procurement of relevant ICT solutions;
- Working with internal staff to ensure that the ICT solutions used by the division (including eDiscovery software as well as the LEX database) remain fit for purpose, can be used efficiently and are interoperable with other systems used by the department;
- Providing ICT support to users.

Position contact: Joshua Smith
Telephone: (02) 5132 3474.

Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources

Electronics Technician, APS Level 5, Questacon
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $83,460 – $88,055
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 2057_09/24
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Wednesday, 6 November, 2024
Agency website: http://www.industry.gov.au
Duties: Working primarily within the production team and reporting to the Exhibit Technology team leader, duties will include:

Developing Questacon’s unique interactive exhibits using a wide range of technologies, devices and systems including micro controllers, video display technologies, human interface devices, sensors and many other electronic components. Supporting high-level technical input and ensuring exhibition production and delivery are always of excellent quality.
Actively participate as a member of the team by working, training, and interacting with your colleagues, and by providing support to your supervisors and managers, as well as the staff across Questacon. Work within small development teams providing solutions and advice as required.
Provide maintenance and support services for Questacon exhibits as required to maintain high availability. Out-of-hours or weekend assistance may be required on occasion.
Develop prototypes for early concepts to demonstrate the operation of components for use in the interactive exhibits.
General assembly and production work including tasks such as wiring, soldering and component mounting.
Purchasing and procurement of parts, components and items as required for development and future maintenance.
Research technologies, techniques, products and systems as required to solve moderately complex problems.
Create and maintain relevant documentation for future maintenance.
Maintain and support appropriate work standards within the production team, including work health and safety, priorities and deadlines.

Position contact: Jason Judd
Telephone: (02) 6112 9742.

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Bureau of Meteorology
Data & Digital
Observing Systems & Operations
Technical Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Tasmania
Salary: $90,199 – $101,022
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 60011478
Applications close: Wednesday, 6 November, 2024
Agency website: https://bomcareers.nga.net.au
Duties: The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

Participate in the installation, operational support, and maintenance of the instrumentation within KCGBAPS laboratories and field sites.
Investigate, evaluate and report on bureau instrumentation and equipment operational problems.
Take corrective action and maintain operational technical statistics and associated databases required for this purpose.
Document and report on equipment quality assurance programs, maintenance, transfers and repairs and associated databases/systems.
Participate in the development, implementation, maintenance, documentation and evaluation of hardware and software systems.
Develop and adapt embedded software to integrate and automate data collected at KCGBAPS in direct collaboration with the Laboratory Manager and lead scientists.
Contribute to technical documentation including procedures, safe-work instructions, risk assessments, technical manuals, and version description documents.
Model APS values and ensure that policies and practices in relation to all elements of the bureau’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, APS employment principles and Code of Conduct are applied in the workplace and beyond.
Comply with all bureau work health and safety policies and procedures. Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.

Position contact: Sarah Prior
Telephone: (03) 6221 2153.

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications

Civil Aviation Safety Authority Australia
Regulatory Oversight
Surveillance
Flight Operations Inspector – Affirmative Measures – Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or Disability
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Darwin, NT
Salary: $140,112 – $175,136
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 3837
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Wednesday, 6 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.casa.gov.au/about-us/careers-casa
Duties: Our ideal candidate for the FO (Level 1) Flight Operations Inspector must demonstrate the following:

Hold or have held an Australian air transport pilot licence, or commercial pilot licence (aeroplane or rotary wing).
Broad aviation experience across a range of aviation sectors in an operational role (i.e. flight training, air transport, aerial work, agricultural operations).
High-level understanding of flight operations and Australia’s civil aviation legislation and their application in a regulatory environment.
Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication skills with the ability to perform detailed research and interpret complex information and present effective arguments in a timely manner.
Ability to analyse and interpret data from a wide variety of digital platforms and simplify technical information for non-technical audiences as required.
Proven communication skills including demonstrated ability to maintain strong working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders that determine outcomes and produce well-considered responses to complex matters.

Position contact: Russell Dyer
Telephone: (02) 6217 1895.

Australian Submarine Agency

Assistant Director, Finance Branch
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Canberra, ACT
Salary: $115,899 – $130,733
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: ASA/08485/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Thursday, 7 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.defence.gov.au/about/taskforces/aukus
Duties: The acquisition of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines is a historic and transformative endeavour for Australia.

The whole-of-nation effort to safely and securely deliver the cutting-edge nuclear-powered submarine program will transform Australia’s economic and national security landscape for decades to come.

This is a unique opportunity to directly contribute to work that will impact Australia’s strategic and Defence outcomes, and the delivery of a capability that will play a key role in the defence of our country in the decades to come. The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) Finance Branch supports the chief financial officer and the ASA through the provision of expert strategic support and advice on the development of the acquisition, sustainment and disposal of nuclear-powered submarines (NPS).

We are seeking to fill current EL1 vacancies within the Financial Reporting and Policy Directorate, which is responsible for:

Development and management of the ASA Financial Framework, Accountability and Authority Instructions (AAIs) and Financial Delegations, including policy and guidance.
Development and implementation of an ASA asset management policy.
Development, delivery and maintenance of a financial literacy training program for all ASA Officials, including financial delegations, financial frameworks, travel, policy and process.
Development, management and monitoring of the annual financial statement project plan to support the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act (2013) (PGPA Act) reporting obligations, including management of internal resources, ANAO liaison and engagement, updates and reporting to the ASA Audit and Risk Committee and other key stakeholders.
Development, management and monitoring of the preparation and presentation of monthly and annual financial reporting, including applying risk-based quality assurance processes, compliance with relevant accounting standards and supported by appropriate documentation.
Review and assess the monthly Business Activity Statement (BAS) and annual Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) submissions to support the ASA’s taxation requirements.
Support the ASA Finance Branch to introduce Enterprise Resource Plan (ERP) to the ASA and maintain appropriate guidance and documentation of the financial systems where required.
Preparation of executive briefs and reports on the actual expenditure, ASA gifts and hospitality, grants and travel.

Position contact: Daniel Griffiths
Telephone: (02) 5109 8835.

Department of Defence

Air Force
Air Command
Business Intelligence Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Williamtown, NSW
Salary: $115,899 – $130,733
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: AF/08249/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1
Applications close: Thursday, 7 November, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: The Air Combat Group (ACG) Business Intelligence Manager will be accountable, under broad direction, to perform and achieve complex to highly complex business intelligence and reporting work within an integrated workforce. They will hold an Australian citizenship or a dual Australian/US citizenship only.

The position will require an in-depth knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

Critical duties include:

Accountability for Air Combat Group business intelligence by providing advice on related policy, undertaking complex to highly complex problem solving, and issues management for stakeholders.
Provide strategic context to information relevant to the Air Combat Group, its systems program offices and industry partners, and consider the ramifications of issues and longer-term impact of own work and work area to meet business objectives.
Assess, evaluate and improve data quality, business intelligence strategy, initiatives, projects, policy and procedures.
Analyse complex to highly complex business intelligence issues, applying data science/data analytics expertise to identify and recommend courses of action.
Understand and utilise analytical tools, including artificial intelligence, machine learning and predictive analytics to prioritise and solve complex problems, and test models and simulations to achieve business outcomes.
Identify and maintain Air Combat Group, its systems program offices and industry partners test data, scenarios, hypotheses and testing plans.
Prepare, publish and provide advice on data generation and analysis techniques, method applications and outcomes.
Manage the risks associated with the use of Air Combat Group, its systems program offices and industry partners data, including balancing security and privacy, against the benefits of collecting and sharing data.

Position contact: Tony Guihot
Telephone: (02) 4077 6453.

Department of Social Services

Various – Social Security Stream
Director (various)
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Woden, ACT
Salary: $139,205 – $164,123
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: EXT-2024-1346
Applications close: Thursday, 07 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dss.gov.au
Duties:

Provide leadership and strategic direction for a section, including building and maintaining team capacity and capability to deliver results.
Lead the provision of high-quality analysis and formulating high-quality advice on the development of new policy or changes to existing policy.
Engage and collaborate with colleagues in the branch, the wider department and external stakeholders to deliver government priorities, including anticipating and responding to emerging issues.
Set priorities, manage workflow and provide project management reporting to ensure timely completion of work.
Undertake complex analysis and interpretation and apply significant judgment in decision making.

Position contact: Michelle Gomes
Telephone: (02) 6146 1390.

Department of Defence

Air Force
Air Force Headquarters
Senior Policy Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Russell, ACT
Salary: $91,702 – $104,753
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: AF/05516/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 2
Applications close: Sunday, 10 November, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: The Senior Policy Officer is responsible for assisting the Deputy Director of Data Strategy & Policy – Air Force to mature and manage Air Force’s governance functions for information management.

As part of the Data Strategy & Policy team, the Senior Policy Officer provides expertise for the development and implementation of Air Force policies by:

Assisting in the development of Air Force’s strategy for ongoing enhancement of information capabilities.
Providing advice to Air Force on the effective implementation of information management policies and procedures.
Assisting in the provision of training and advice on effective policy behaviours and practices, including ad hoc responses to queries and issues.
Leading the maintenance of policies, procedures, and guidance related to Air Force.
Assisting in the management and coordination of information and data governance – Air Force (IDG-AF’s) communications efforts, including intranet pages, stakeholder forums, information management updates and other products.

Position contact: Avinash Dash
Telephone: 0473 376 844.

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
Marketing and Communications
APS6 | Communications Specialist
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $90,199 – $101,022
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 89334
Applications close: Sunday, 10 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.nfsa.gov.au
Duties: Under limited direction, this position is responsible for delivering the following functions:

Conceive and implement targeted and effective publicity campaigns for NFSA projects, programs, exhibitions and events, designed to promote the NFSA’s public programs at its heritage Acton HQ and including:
- The development of media releases and press materials;
- The fostering of strong relationships with Canberra media;
- Contributing to integrated campaigns;
- Developing an advertorial content strategy;
- Monitoring and reporting on campaign results and media coverage.
Coordinate media activities including interviews, filming and photoshoots, response to press inquiries and the production and promotion of media events, listings and launches.
Lead network marketing engagement to maximise event promotion with engaged target communities and represent the NFSA to those communities and in pan-agency cultural outreach.
Assist the Communications Manager with national communications projects designed to optimise audience engagement with NFSA digital platforms.
Assist in the writing, editing and coordination of editorial content for NFSA publications, including the website, external newsletters, and social media.
Collaborate with the Communications Manager on the development of integrated external and internal communications strategies and a corporate storytelling framework.
Lead the deployment of internal communications tools using a variety of platforms, including leading the development of the NFSA intranet and editing and producing the regular NFSA staff newsletter.
Manage internal and external stakeholders across key communications projects, including relationships with suppliers, and represent the NFSA in pan-agency cultural sector promotions.
Track budget spending and undertake other administrative duties – such as responding to inquiries sent to NFSA email inboxes, maintenance of the Customer Relationship Management system, and creating timely and meaningful reporting from NFSA media coverage.
Build strong relationships with staff across the NFSA to ensure that communication needs are understood.

Position contact: Louise Alley
Telephone: 0422 348 652.

Attorney-General’s Department

Federal Court of Australia
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)
Director – Cultural Liaison Officers
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Various locations: WA, NSW, VIC, TAS, QLD, NT, SA, ACT
Salary: $127,226 – $148,708
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: TBC
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 10 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.fedcourt.gov.au/about/employment
Position overview: The Director – Cultural Liaison Officers (Director – CLO) will oversee a team of Cultural Liaison Officers (CLOs) to support culturally and linguistically diverse court users to effectively engage with the court process, understand the role of the court in migration matters, and obtain appropriate legal and social support throughout their court journey.

The Director – CLO will mentor and support the CLO team, fostering strong internal relationships with Judicial Registrars and registry staff, as well as external partnerships with legal and social service providers and community organisations.

The Director – CLOs will also collaborate with the National Manager – Registrar and Migration Operations and Director – Access, Equity, and Inclusion to enhance stakeholder relations at the national level, contribute to the development of policies and procedures, and lead and support education and training initiatives and special projects aimed at improving access to justice.
Position contact: Catherine Bull
Telephone: (03) 8638 9603.

Attorney-General’s Department

Federal Court of Australia
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)
Associate to Judicial Registrar – Migration
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Various locations: NT, NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, TAS, WA, SA
Salary: $80,341 – $87,572
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 0782-10-24
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 10 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.fedcourt.gov.au/about/employment
Position overview: Associates to Judicial Registrars – Migration (Associates) provide legal and administrative support to the court’s Judicial Registrars, who perform delegated judicial functions in migration proceedings, including:

Registrar court work – sitting in court to assist the conduct of hearings before Judicial Registrars, including callover lists, directions hearings and interlocutory applications.
Legal research and analysis – undertaking legal research and analysis including preparing legal case summaries and memoranda for Judicial Registrars.
Jurisprudence support – analysing developments in case law and legislation, drafting judgment summaries and assisting with the preparation of migration law resources and policies.
Case management – corresponding and liaising with parties and practitioners, briefing Judicial Registrars in relation to particular matters, assisting with the drafting and entry of orders, preparing draft documents and updating case management systems.
Other Registrar work – assisting with determinations in relation to matters such as costs orders, fee waivers, filing queries, compliance with court rules, transfers between courts and registries, and other work.
Associates may also be required to perform other work within the court as needed, including being placed into judges’ chambers to provide additional support to judges when chambers are shortstaffed or when judges require additional support due to overall workload volume or in relation to specific migration matters.