Assistant Director - International Obligations, Executive Level 1, Australian Space Agency

• Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne
• Job closes 21/1/2024

About the Department
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

• Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
• Investing in science and technology
• Strengthening the resources sector.

About the team
The Australian Space Agency is a specialist division within DISR that provides leadership on civil space capability to improve the lives of Australians and strengthen our society. The Agency ensures that Australia's space activities and sector contribute to our national interest and broader Government objectives, including the outcomes of improved productivity, more resilient communities, environmental sustainability, furthering scientific knowledge and strengthening national security.
The Agency's functions are to:

• Lead policy and coordination of civil space activities across government.
• Shape and grow national space capability, including delivery of Agency programs.
• Lead international civil space engagement for economic and strategic benefit, in alignment with Australias foreign policy objectives.
• Promote a responsible space sector for current and future uses of space through education, technology, and regulation.
• Promote the value and benefits of space to the community, including to inspire a highly skilled workforce.

For more information about us please refer to www.industry.gov.au and www.space.gov.au.
The opportunity
The opportunity sits in the Space Regulation team of the Office of the Space Regulator, which is responsible for regulation of Australian space activities and high power rockets. Its purpose is to provide an internationally recognised regulatory framework that enables entrepreneurship and sector growth, while assuring risks to safety and that other national interests are managed appropriately. This includes implementation of Australia’s obligations under the United Nations space treaties.
The Space Regulation team leads the design and development of frameworks, both domestically and internationally. This includes leading Australia’s contribution to the development and implementation of rules and norms that seek to support the safety, stability and sustainability of outer space, including implementation of Australia’s obligations under the UN space treaties.
Our ideal candidate
The successful candidate will ideally be able to demonstrate:

• Completed tertiary qualification/s in a relevant discipline
• Experience in a related role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to generate high-quality written materials
• Demonstrated ability to shape strategic thinking
• Sound stakeholder management skills, and demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders working collaboratively to achieve outcomes
• The ability to manage projects and/or multiple tasks, to meet deadlines, with attention to detail
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and circumstances
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated personal responsibility for meeting objectives and progressing work
• An ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement, staff engagement, teamwork, integrity and respect.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team

The below skills and experience will be highly regarded:

• Experience in supporting team members that are geographically dispersed.
• Knowledge of and compliance with legislative, financial and administrative frameworks, government decision making processes and Agency guidance (or an ability to develop those quickly).

Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.
What you will do
The Assistant Director, International Obligations will:

• Undertake multilateral engagement including the development of briefs for, and engagement in, the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS) and related fora.
• Develop Australian positions and provide advice and report to government on topics under consideration in COPUOS and related fora.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at the domestic and international levels, to support outcomes in the national interest.
• Support the implementation of International Obligations and the development of rules and norms as appropriate.
• Manage a small team.

Eligibility
To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.
Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
Notes
It is anticipated shortlisting will be undertaken from mid-February, with interviews from mid-March 2024. Suitable candidates will be contacted via their preferred method to arrange an interview time if shortlisted. Please touch base with the Contact Officer if you have any queries.
A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.
The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is ACT - Industry House,SA - Adelaide - McEwan Building,VIC - Melbourne - Bourke St based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.
Application information
Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.
Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 500 words and should align to the key duties listed above.
Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).
Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.
Please refer to our information for additional information on how to apply.
Contact Information
For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Alexandra Seneta on 0428895790 or via email on Alex.Seneta@space.gov.au
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