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Salary- $91,702 - $104,753 (plus Super)
- Campbell Park - ACT
The Australian Naval Classification Authority (ANCA) is responsible for establishing, managing and continuously improving a system of Naval Classification (the ANC Framework) to assure the seaworthiness of naval vessels operating in Defence of Australia. ANCA requires an experienced, agile self-starter to support the development and upkeep of technical policy documents within a regulatory framework.
The ANC Operations and Policy Manager reports to the Deputy Director ANC Rules and Authorities, and manages the development and maintenance of policy documents and publications within a regulatory framework including the assessment of proposed policy changes and maintenance of policy artefacts. This position involves completing tasks under broad direction to achieve outcomes within an integrated workforce.
The ANC Operations and Policy Manager undertakes a broad range of Branch activities including but not limited to:
- Performing complex procedural and administrative tasks, and providing policy advice under broad direction,
- Resolving issues by identifying and implementing alternative courses of action,
- Building and sustaining positive relationships with team members and external stakeholders,
- Tailoring communication to suit the intended audience, and
- Assessing proposed policy changes and evaluating suitability against criteria.
The Australian Naval Classification Authority (ANCA) is responsible for establishing, managing and continuously improving a system of naval classification (the ANC Framework) to assure the seaworthiness of naval vessels operating in the defence of Australia.
ANCA has a combination of both an APS and contractor workforce and has engaged a long term Sovereign Industry Partner, Bureau Veritas, to support ANCA work.
Our Ideal Candidate
The role involves a considerable level of stakeholder engagement and working with diverse teams; so will suit someone with proven communication skills and an ability to quickly establish relationships. This includes working collaboratively with other engineering branches, the wider Defence community, and Defence Industry.
The ANC Operations and Policy Manager will also need to have the ability to form and maintain relationships with our commercial Sovereign Industry Partner.The scope of work is quite broad so this position also requires a high degree of flexibility, proven organisational and time management skills, and the ability to adapt to new challenges and shifting priorities.
Previous experience in a policy setting is desirable.
