Executive Level 1 Canberra, ACT $120,636 - $133,328 About the Department of Education We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning. The Role As an Assistant Director within the Research Division at the Department of Education, you will play a crucial role in the higher education system. We develop, deliver and continuously improve the policies and programs that enable Australia's world-class higher education research system to thrive. Australia's research system plays a vital role in improving the future of the nation, by driving national productivity and helping to solve our greatest challenges, from climate change to better understanding and addressing socio-economic disadvantage. The Research Division develops and manages policies and programs that support university research and researchers, research infrastructure, and higher education data collection and analysis. We are looking for highly motivated and talented staff to join our team. There are immediate vacancies at the EL1 levels in 2 branches, Australia's Economic Accelerator Branch and the Research Commercialisation Branch. These branches manage programs that seek to change the culture and practice of research in Australia and ensure more university research is translated and/or commercialised to deliver stronger economic, social and environmental outcomes. Duties and Responsibilities As the Executive Level 1 officer within the Research Division, you will: Develop and manage project plans, including monitoring of, reporting on, and evaluating program delivery and effectiveness. Build and sustain positive relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients, including identifying and liaising with stakeholders. Undertake objective, systematic analysis and draw accurate conclusions based on evidence, effectively using program information and data to develop compelling briefings and presentations. Manage procurements and contracts including developing a tender, managing selection processes, and addressing contractor performance. Contribute to pre-award and post-award grant management: drafting program documentation, guidelines and procedures as required, supporting the assessment process, execution of conditions of grant, reporting and monitoring project progress against milestones, managing variations and project closures. Contribute to program and policy development that enables the delivery of government initiatives related to Australia's university research sector. How to Apply To apply for this position, please submit your application in our online recruitment system. You will need to: Provide a summary (no more than 500 words ) that outlines your skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position-specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible, include specific relevant examples of your work. Upload your Resume. Provide contact details for 2 Referees. The APS work level standards are structured to clearly differentiate between the work expected (i.e., responsibilities and duties) at each classification level. We encourage you to review these when writing your application. Eligibility Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it. Security Clearance - our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain and maintain, a Baseline security clearance. Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr