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Salary- Canberra
- Job closes 10/1/2024
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.
The Sovereign Capability & Supply Chains Division focuses on supporting Australian industries to be sustainable, resilient and help them grow to reach their full potential. We achieve this by growing areas of increasing opportunities for Australian Industries in Supply Chains, major project facilitation and supporting job creating among other things. We work closely with industry stakeholders and state/territory government, to support growth in priority sectors such as batteries, semiconductors, co-investment plans, defence industry, Commonwealth procurement and contribute to the National Reconstruction Fun and the Buy Australian Plan. We have direct regulatory responsibility for the Australian Jobs Act 2013 and the Australian Industry Participation Authority.
Our ideal candidate
We are looking for motivated, dynamic and responsive people to join our division. The role is exciting and fluid. You will grow and learn by working closely with the Executive Support team and the broader division.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following skills:
- enthusiastic and eager to learn
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- excellent stakeholder engagement and liaison abilities, with the ability to develop productive relationships across a range of stakeholder types that build understanding, knowledge and capability
- sound judgement and initiative with an aptitude for pre-empting and creatively solving problems
- demonstrated ability to managing competing priorities and work in a dynamic environment
- an ability to think creatively and work constructively, including under limited supervision
- ability to manage risk by gathering and analysing information, and clearly communication the risks and benefits
- a demonstrated approach to proactive problem solving, working through solution to complex and wide-ranging problems
- experience using the Microsoft Office Suite
- demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive work culture
Duties in this role include, but are not limited to:
- contribute new ideas and maximise the benefits of change, including the identification of opportunities to improve efficiency of business processes
- draft correspondence using agreed formats and structured guidelines
- coordinate corporate documentation, papers, talking points and other communications
- prepare correspondence, reports and briefs including email and letters on routine and more complex matters
- liaise with internal and external stakeholders and represent the work area
- organise and participate in strategic planning and culture activities to contribute to identified priorities of the division
- undertake research, analysis, integration and evaluation of work and report on findings
- undertake divisional coordination and parliamentary processes.
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
This opportunity is available for an initial period of 12 months with possibility of extension.
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 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 750 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 Elise Gray on 0487 962 053 or via email on elise.gray@industry.gov.au
How to apply:
- Start your application by clicking the "begin" button.
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