Details: The Business and Innovation Branch (B&I) is looking for a suitably qualified candidate who can help support the ACT Government drive economic development through the ACT's highly competitive key sectors. The Key Sectors team delivers industry development programs and activities focussed on our space, defence, quantum, cyber and the advanced technology industries to create jobs and promote economic growth.
The successful applicant will join a small, friendly and high performing team to support delivery of the ACT Government's long term economic development priorities as set out in Canberra Switched On. We are keen to build our capability, and relevant industry experience and knowledge of key sectors, in particular the space, cyber, quantum and/or defence industries, is highly desirable.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate their policy, research and analytical skills to inform decision making, and their excellent communication skills both verbal and written including the ability to prepare and coordinate complex submissions, briefs, and correspondence. While you will have no trouble engaging in some of the technical detail, you'll also be able to work with stakeholders at all levels to ensure you are focussing on the most important parts of industry and government needs, and communicating succinctly to management, Senior Executives and Ministers.
The B&I workforce culture aims to support individuals to succeed, encourage innovative thinking and focus on continuous improvement. We provide learning and development opportunities aligned to your career development goals.
The Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements: Relevant industry experience and knowledge of key sectors, in particular quantum, space, cyber and/or defence industries is highly desirable.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 13 June 2025. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. This position will operate within flexible/hybrid working arrangements. This may include working from home or other work sites where agreed. The office environment is designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Please submit a two page pitch addressing the Selection Criteria, a curriculum vitae and details of referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below. NoteThis is a temporary position available immediately until 13 June 2025.
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