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 helping better understand and address 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 are seeking to change the culture and practice of research in Australia and to ensure more university research is translated and/or commercialised to deliver stronger economic, social, and environmental outcomes.
The key duties of the position include: 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, with effective use of 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 enable the delivery of government initiatives that relate to Australia's university research sector.Eligibility Employment at the Department of Education is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:
Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency delegate has agreed, in writing.Security Clearance: This is a designated security assessed position. The successful candidate will have the ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. #J-18808-Ljbffr