Assistant Manager Executive Multiple - Multiple Opportunities

Canberra, Sydney, Darwin, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth
Applications close 27 October
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.
In addition to our leading role advising government on industry and manufacturing policy, we take a proactive approach to influence whole-of-government thinking and delivery of key policies and programs to support strong and sustainable Australian industries.
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.
This includes responsibility for driving the Australian Government's key agenda to kick start battery manufacturing in Australia through the delivery of the Australian Made Battery Plan, the operations and oversight of the National Reconstruction Fund, and the development and portfolio perspectives relating to the Future Made in Australia Agenda.
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. These positions provide exciting opportunities to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment on policy priorities for the Australian Government. As the world transitions to net zero emissions, the Future Made in Australia agenda will help Australia build a stronger, more diversified and more resilient economy powered by renewable energy, and batteries will become a critical part of our energy mix. The diverse set of opportunities spans policy development, program implementation and collaboration on whole-of-government agendas.
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.
We have high performing teams and a culture that supports individuals to take ownership of their work, grow and succeed. This includes access to on-the-job training, learning and development opportunities and access to opportunities for further studies.
We are a tightknit, caring and inclusive workplace, with a workforce spread across the country.
You will be able to expand your policy and analysis skills and experience, build networks and help solve complex problems at the heart of supporting and developing competitive Australian industries.
Our ideal candidate Education 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. Our Ideal Candidates Will have an awareness of, or are able to quickly build an understanding of, the Government's economic and industry and manufacturing policy and program priorities Thrive in a flexible, fast-paced environment by proactively anticipating opportunities and challenges, comfortably juggling multiple competing priorities Are strategic thinkers who help shape and link everything we do, to the 'big picture', whilst leading teams to deliver on immediate priorities efficiently and effectively Are collaborators at heart, committed to working with others to solve complex problems Bring an entrepreneurial spirit and curious mind, always looking for new solutions Exemplify personal drive and integrity by committing to action, providing frank and impartial advice, demonstrating self-awareness alongside resilience and courage Are compelling and influential communicators with strong negotiation skills Provide project management skills, and are committed to delivering results on time Foster respect and inclusion, contributing intentionally to the positive culture and organisational resilience of their workplace. Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution. Our ideal candidates add to this culture and our workplace in their own way.
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. Our divisions have several teams which deliver important policy and program outcomes and provides effective service delivery for Australian industry. Depending on the role, you will:
Engage with industry and experts to inform the design and implementation of policies to establish Australia as a green metals powerhouse, as part of the Government's Future Made in Australia agenda Undertake policy development, initiative design and implementation, coordinate across agencies, and consult with industry and state and territory governments to help support the growth of a competitive, diverse and sustainable Australian battery manufacturing industry Work across government and industry to support the operations and oversight of the National Reconstruction Fund, and the development and implementation of the Future Made in Australia Agenda Deliver strategic industry policy advice and transitional support, shaping manufacturing policy, including in Rail, Medtech, Food and Beverage Shape Australia's building and construction policy, including providing support for the Minister for Industry and Science in his role as Chair of the Building Ministers' Meeting Work across government and industry to develop and deliver two net zero sector development plans to inform the Government's Net Zero 2050 Plan, and 2035 Net Zero Target (the Industrial Net Zero Plan and Built Environment Net Zero Plan) Deliver the National Rail Manufacturing Plan Provide advice to government on key enablers of industrial development and decarbonisation such as biotechnologies, circular economy opportunities and industrial energy systems Support the actions of the National Battery Strategy, including codesigning the Battery Breakthrough Initiative with the program delivery agency, ARENA Shape and develop domestic and international battery industry policy, requiring engagement with the battery industry, collaboration across the Commonwealth and State/territory governments and with other experts. We work closely with government agencies (e.g., PM&C, the Treasury, Finance DCCEEW, DITRDCA, Health, DAFF, the Net Zero Economy Agency, and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency) industry, academia, peak bodies and associations and the public.
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.
Notes The department offers flexible work opportunities for many roles. These vacancies are generally available across all Australian capital cities where the department has a State Office (Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart, Perth or Adelaide). Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.
People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.
A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.
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.
Contact Information For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Tanja Racic on 02 6213 6999 or via email on
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