Director/S, Executive Level 2, Minerals And Resources

Director/s, Executive Level 2, Minerals and ResourcesCanberra, Sydney, Darwin, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, PerthAbout the DepartmentThe 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 regionsInvesting in science and technologyStrengthening 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 teamRemediation Policy Come and be a part of a team like no other in the Australian Public Service.
The Remediation Policy team offers opportunities to undertake challenging and rewarding work.
In Remediation Policy, you will work to environmentally rehabilitate historically significant uranium and nuclear sites.
In doing so, you will be able to see direct, tangible benefits on the ground and help further reconciliation with First Nations in a practical, locally-based way.
The team supports delivery of rehabilitation activities across three key work streams:
Maintaining and monitoring the former British Atomic Test site at Maralinga in South Australia so that traditional owner aspirations for land use can be realised.Administering a Federation Funding Agreement with the Northern Territory Government to rehabilitate the former Rum Jungle mine site to create a stable environmental condition of the land.Managing the policy and regulatory framework for the Ranger Uranium Mine in the Northern Territory, with a focus on rehabilitation and closure planning so that the land can be returned to Traditional Owners in a sustainable condition.The team is responsible for policy advice and project management of activities to rehabilitate lands where the Government has some responsibility due to its past actions, needs to manage indemnities and financial risk exposure, and/or needs to maintain safe environmental conditions.
Joining Remediation Policy allows you to come to heart of formulating policy and implementing rehabilitation activities in a way that balances commercial, environmental and social factors to achieve optimal outcomes for regional and remote Australia.
The opportunityWe are offering 2 Manager policy and project roles (EL2) in the Remediation Policy team to lead on delivery of remediation activities for the former nuclear test site of Maralinga, the former Rum Jungle Uranium and Copper Mine, and Ranger Uranium Mine.
The roles on offer are positions of leadership and you will direct and manage staff and engage with stakeholders located across Australia, including in very remote areas.
You will also contribute to the broader Mining branch, division and departmental objectives.
What's in it for you?While you will lead the team to oversee, manage and deliver rehabilitation activities in significant places of Australia, we want to invest and help you in your ambitions.
The roles provide a unique opportunity to establish important skills that can be used moving forward in your career including:
Delivery of large projects of national significanceBudget and fund managementComplex problem solving requiring unique and creative solutions across all time horizonsRisk and future forecastingProject management including data analysis and creation of sustainable systems and structuresA deep understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal people and communicating sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal peopleRegulation and legislative drafting, interpretation and/or implementationComplex stakeholder engagement across the APS, State/Territory and local Governments, Land Councils, Traditional Owners, and the mining and resources sectorProcurement and contract managementGovernanceThe Department is committed to providing learning and development opportunities, coaching and mentoring.
The opportunity to gain acting experience at the SESB1 level can also be provided for the right candidates.
Our ideal candidateWe are looking for motivated, highly curious self-starters.
EL2 candidates must:
Have tertiary qualifications in law, science, economics, engineering, environmental management, project management, finance, or planning (town, land or water) or a relevant field.Have experience managing teams and complex stakeholder networks.Be able to manage complex workloads and diverse stakeholders with reasonable autonomy and accountability.Desirable experience, skills and capabilities Successful applicants will have demonstrated experience, skills and capabilities in some (or all) of the following:
Leading development and review of written documentation, with attention to accuracy and detail.Complex project management including a demonstrated ability to think creatively and with an outcomes-mindset.Managing high figure/complex budgets and expenditure - including undertaking budget and financial processes.Managing risk.Leading development of research and analysis of policy, program, legislative and data issues to assist with preparing policy and/or program advice for senior executive, a Board or Committee and the Minister.Interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including with Aboriginal people.Leading a team and working as part of an executive team, including the ability to manage workflow and staff, and produce high quality work to deadlines with significant uncertainty.A commitment to continuous improvement and a demonstrated ability to implement and respond positively to change.Critical thinking skills to direct interpreting, understanding and drafting legislative instruments and regulatory frameworks, obtaining legal advice and managing potential legal challenges.Coordination activities across large public and private organisations (such as a department or the Australian Public Service, state and territory governments, land councils and/or with companies).Conducting horizon scanning, escalating emerging risks and finding solutions to ensure delivery of high-quality outputs and/or on time delivery.Coaching, managing and upskilling staff in the skills and capabilities listed above.Please note: It is not necessary to have previously worked for government, we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
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 candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.
What you will doYou will lead in the development of policy advice and project management delivering rehabilitation activities across one or more of the key workstreams (Maralinga, Rum Jungle and/or Ranger Uranium Mine).
This will include tasks such as (but not exclusive to):
Delivering policy advice for senior executive and the Government.Project management - including (but not exclusive to) financial, risk, environmental, legal managementStaff management.Delivering budgeting and funding proposals, creating negotiating mandates.Undertaking procurements and managing contracts.Engaging with and supporting positive stakeholder relationships (for example with other APS Departments, Departmental Senior Executive, state and territory Environmental Protection Agencies, and Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency, Aboriginal people and land councils), including by travelling to regional or remote Australia.Leading and managing governance and secretariat functions and records management.EligibilityTo 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.
NotesPositions in Remediation Policy will likely require travel to remote areas of Australia, including to mine sites in the Northern Territory and to Maralinga in South Australia.
This includes travel to communities that may request you have up to date COVID-19 vaccinations (or other vaccinations) to enter.
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.
The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles.
This vacancy is Australia-wide.
Flexible and/or remote work arrangements may be considered.
Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.
Application informationYour 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 500 words and should align to the key duties listed above.
In submitting your pitch, please outline the good practice principles you believe are essential in project and risk management.
You might like to use an example to demonstrate how you implement these principles.
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.
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Contact InformationFor more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Kym Moore on 0456 795 291 or via email on ******
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