These roles are being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 18 months.
Assistant Director, Innovation and Technology GroupVarious locations - ACT, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, NSW, WA
IP Australia is seeking highly motivated candidates with strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and strategic awareness to join as Team Leads for multiple roles in our area. These positions perform key roles within ITG to support the Director while leading small teams responsible for ITG program oversight, governance, reporting, and resource allocation and acquisition activities for ICT assets.
Key Positions:Assistant Director, Enabling Services
This position provides oversight of project and business as usual (BAU) delivery across ITG and provides assurance, reporting, and continuous improvements to support technology delivery. It is integral that the position holder can bring together and analyse disparate data sources and information for program oversight, including the production of material on the health of IT delivery according to priorities and deadlines.
Assistant Director, Resource, Asset and Vendor Management
This position performs a key role within ITG, responsible for ICT resourcing and acquisition activities for ICT assets, actively monitoring and reporting on licensing, maintenance support, and ICT Services.
The key duties of the position include:To be successful in this role you must have:
Formal qualifications and extensive experience with technology program and project governance OR contract management and procurement.Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, manage and motivate teams.Extensive knowledge of legislation, regulations and policy in relation to whole of Australian Government contract management; OR subject matter expertise in program/project management, and/or delivery methodologies within a regulated environment.To be successful in this role, it would be great if you had:
Excellent leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to consider and effectively manage competing priorities and strategic direction when achieving outcomes in line with agency goals and objectives.Strong ability to engage and collaborate with key stakeholders to identify opportunities, achieve outcomes, and facilitate cooperation.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail.Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
All applicants offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.
The successful candidate/s may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a specified clearance level – please check the candidate kit for security clearance requirements.
The successful applicant/s must be willing to share all relevant and required information.
NotesThis role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing. A position may be offered as ongoing or non-ongoing subject to operational requirements. Where a non-ongoing position is offered, the role will be filled for a specified term of up to 18 months. A specified term may be extended up to a maximum period of three years.
At the end of the recruitment process, a merit pool of suitable candidates may be created. Those found suitable will be advised that they have been placed in the pool. The merit pool is valid for 18 months from the date the process was advertised. The merit pool may be used throughout the period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant.
IP Australia acknowledges that those with diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds enhance our workplace and our capability for innovation. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, and LGBTIQA+ people are encouraged to apply for any advertised position that they may be suitable for, within IP Australia.
IP Australia embraces flexibility, including hours and location. Most of our roles can be done from anywhere in Australia, as long as you have a reliable internet connection and an appropriate office set-up. We have offices in Canberra (Ngunnawal Country) and Melbourne (Naarm Country) for employees who are located within a reasonable distance to the office and most employees work a mixture of days in the office and days from home. Employees who are not located near an office work completely remotely.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability IP Australia is a Government agency with a passion for bright ideas. We offer a flexible workplace and rewarding career paths in the IP industry. If you get excited by creativity, innovation, and breakthrough technologies, you should consider applying for a job with us. Be part of the team protecting Australian inventions and ideas while maintaining a balanced lifestyle. We offer stimulating jobs with strong career paths in the exciting and fast-growing world of Intellectual Property. We administer IP rights and legislation relating to patents, trademarks, designs, and plant breeder's rights. We contribute to the innovation system more broadly by using our skills and experience to advise government and Australian businesses to make the most of their IP. Our vision is to have a world-leading IP system that builds prosperity for Australia.
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