About the Department
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 APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.
If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia's future.
About the Industry and Manufacturing Division
Our work supports a productive economy by advising government on overarching industry and manufacturing policies and a range of programs. Our role supports Australian industry to be sustainable, resilient and grow to its full potential. We do this by working across government to influence business settings, by building industry and manufacturing capability, and supporting Australian industry to effectively respond to emerging economic risks and opportunities and manage transitions.
About the Sovereign Capability and Supply Chains Division
The Sovereign Capability & Supply Chains Division collectively supports innovative and competitive businesses and industries by securing Australia's approach to sovereign industrial capability, ensuring supply chain resilience and crisis response, and enhancing industry participation in major projects.
The opportunity
Our positions in Industry and Manufacturing Division, and Sovereign Capability and Supply Chains Division provide exciting opportunities to:
drive policy outcomes at the heart of the Government's industrial decarbonisation agenda
drive the Australian Government's key agenda to kick start battery manufacturing in Australia through the development and delivery of the Australian Made Battery Plan
shape a strong, sustainable and competitive Australian industry
use data to support Australian industry play to its unique strengths, to build a modern, high value and high tech manufacturing future.
work collaboratively across government to maximise the economic and industrial benefits of the move to net zero.
What's in it for you?
You will contribute to high profile work that is driving Australia's forward industrial and net zero economic agenda. You will have the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across government, industry, states and territories and international partners to support Australia's industrial transformation and enhance economic resilience.
Our ideal candidate
We welcome applications from candidates with diverse experience and professional and educational backgrounds who can demonstrate strengths in the following areas:
can contribute to the development of advice to Government, including for consideration in Government budget processes
developing and coordinating written material for executive and ministerial stakeholders, including meeting and event briefs, and Senate Estimates briefs
strategic thinking to solve complex policy and regulatory problems
strong policy analysis and analytical skills
can communicate with influence, including written and verbal communication skills
assisting with the management of complex projects with interdependent milestones, including establishing practical project management solutions
an ability to interpret a wide range of information, including economic information and data, and find new sources of information to give unique insights on policy issues
stakeholder engagement skills with an ability to build stakeholder relationships both within the department and across government
acting with integrity, personal accountability, professionalism and using sound judgement.
What you will do
As an Assistant Manager (Executive Level 1), in accordance with the APSCs Work Level Standards for this classification, you will:
harness the expertise of your team to progress sensitive and complex issues
help shape the work program for your section
support the Manager and Senior Executive to deliver outcomes
provide leadership, guidance and mentoring for peers and junior staff
establish and promote positive working relationships with stakeholders
proactively identify and implement process and system improvements to deliver on the work program under tight resources
work with limited direction while displaying flexibility, discretion, and judgement.
Eligibility
A degree or significant experience in a relevant field is highly desirable. Relevant fields include (but are not limited to): economics; industry and innovation policy; public policy; national security, finance; law; commerce; econometrics; data science; stakeholder management; communication; program and project delivery; governance and secretariat support; or subject matter expertise (e.g. qualifications in relevant STEM fields, including chemical engineering).
Relevant experience working in or closely with industry would be highly regarded. We encourage applications from a wide range of candidates, including those outside of the Australian Public Service (e.g., consulting).
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. Depending on the role, candidates may be required to be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) level.
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.
Contact Information
For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Tanja Racic on 02 6213 6999 or via email on ******
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