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Form of workJob no: 512853
Employment type: Ongoing
Location: Any location in Australia
Categories: Policy, Executive Level 1
About the department
The department plays a key role in the Australian Government’s agenda to create jobs and build a stronger, more resilient and competitive economy. Our work builds on Australia’s existing strengths, supports businesses to grow, and drives new opportunities for long-term productivity growth and prosperity. The success of the department helps Australia recover from the economic consequences of COVID‑19 and adapt to its ongoing effects. Through our work, we support the government’s economic recovery plan and help to deliver a better future for all Australians.
About the teams
The Industry Participation Policy team is responsible for the implementation of the Commonwealth Australian Industry Participation procurement connected policy and development and implementation of the Buy Australian Plan while working with partner agencies and the Department of Finance. The section delivers on Australian Government commitments to support Australian businesses to engage with opportunities involving government investments and procurements. We are a geographically diverse team that champions flexible working arrangements and the concept of bringing your whole self to work.
The Major Projects Policy team provides advice to the Departmental executive and the Minister on services provided by the Major Projects Facilitation Agency (MPFA) to support major project proponents in the development of their projects. The MPFA actively and directly supports a wide range of major project proponents through their Australian Government approvals pathways. The Major Project Policy section also provides advice on policy and regulatory settings, including gaps / barriers that may inhibit the progress of projects.
The Business Capability team is responsible for sovereign capability policy and support for Australian businesses to participate in procurement. This includes working with Defence to maximise Australian industry participation in Defence projects; liaising with the Australian Space Agency on space industry policy; and managing the departments relationship with, and funding to, the Industry Capability Network Limited.
Our ideal candidate
We are looking for motivated, dynamic and responsive people to join our team. The roles are exciting and fluid. You will grow and learn by working closely with industry, Australian Government regulators, state and territory facilitation agencies, and various Australian Government agencies to support one of our policy sections.
Our ideal candidates will demonstrate the following skills:
enthusiastic and eager to learn
strong policy analysis and communication skills (written and verbal)
excellent stakeholder engagement abilities, across a range of stakeholder types
sound judgement and initiative
demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and work in a dynamic environment
an ability to think creatively and work constructively, including under limited supervision
experience distilling complex information, and thinking strategically to prepare evidence based policy advice
a demonstrated approach to proactive problem solving, working through solutions to complex and wide-ranging problems
experience in data collection and analysis
experience in leading a team to deliver on strategic priorities
demonstrated policy experience in either industry participation/capability, defence, space, major projects or other related topics.
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 Policy sections are looking for EL 1 Assistant Managers to deliver high quality policy advice.
EL1 Assistant Manager duties include (some are section specific), but are not limited to:
Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring for junior staff.
Be pivotal in supporting the Manager and Executive to deliver outcomes.
Contributing to shape strategic thinking and direction for the team.
Interpret, draft and review policy and procedural directions within specialist area.
Facilitate the development of on-line tools to support major projects navigate regulatory approvals and AIP processes and data management.
Develop and manage a range of stakeholder relationships. Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders to identify opportunities, achieve outcomes and facilitate cooperation.
Generate new ideas approaches and strategies. Implement change and business improvement strategies in the workplace.
Responsible for the achievement of own and team outcomes, monitor team progress and follow through to deliver quality and timely outcomes.
Represent and explain the views of the agency at cross-agency meetings and other forums.
Develop and implement a data strategy, supporting collection of evidence to contribute to policy advice and measure the effectiveness of programs.
Eligibility
To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.
Positions in the Business Capability team require a NV1 security clearance, and other teams require Baseline clearance. Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level. If you hold a current security clearance, please note your clearance in your application.
Notes
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. These vacancies can be based nationally (preferably where the department has other staff located), offering flexible or remote work arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.
How to apply
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 3500 characters (approximately 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 recruitment@industry.gov.au or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.
Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.
Contact Information
For more information on this vacancy, please contact Brenda McAuliffe on 0418 246 506 or Brenda.mcauliffe@industry.gov.au.
Advertised: 30 Mar 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Apr 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
