EL1 - Assistant Director, Arts Development & Investment, Arts Development & Investment Executive Level 1 Title: EL1 - Assistant Director, Arts Development & Investment Classification(s): Executive Level 1 Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time/Part time Salary: $118,176 - $134,426 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation Business Division: Creative Economy Branch / Section: Arts Development & Investment / International Location: Our preference is for candidates to be located in Canberra, however we want to recruit the best people to our Group, no matter where they are located. We support flexible work arrangements including, where appropriate, the opportunity to work remotely from one of our other departmental offices or remotely via home-based work. Should the successful candidate reside in a location where the department does not currently have office space, there will be a requirement to be engaged remotely via a home-based work arrangement. Security Clearance: Baseline Vetting Job Reference No: 45098 Contact Officer: Julia Balkwell on 02 6136 6810 or ******; Fiona Perry on 02 6136 6728 or ****** Closing Date: 11.59pm AEST, Wednesday 15 May 2024 Our Department Values Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department. They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department. The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTIQ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women's progression into senior leadership. The opportunity we have availableWe are seeking talented and enthusiastic policy professionals to fill Assistant Directors roles in the International and Content Sections. The Assistant Director International role will lead bilateral and multilateral engagement and initiatives, support cultural exchange and international collaborations, as well as policy research and drafting. The Assistant Director, Content role will lead the implementation of an Australian content obligation for streaming services, including drafting of legislation and policy development work. What will you do?As an Assistant Director, in accordance with the APS Values and Code of Conduct, you will be required to perform duties including but not limited to: Draft high-quality strategic policy advice for the Senior Executive and Ministers; Establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders; Respond to priorities of various complexity in a rapidly changing environment; Other tasks as required including responding to correspondence; and Supervise staff. As Assistant Director International you will also draft bilateral agreements, engage with multilateral for a including UNESCO and G20, and overseeing a targeted funding program. As Assistant Director Content you will also lead implementation of an Australian screen content obligation on streaming services and lead development of legislation and associated material. Who are we looking for? We are looking for candidates who have excellent judgement, are highly motivated, flexible to changing priorities, resilient and can work autonomously under limited guidance. You should be adept at building productive relationships with a variety of stakeholders and have the ability to drive, manage and coordinate a diverse work program. Taking responsibility for your achievements and those of your team, monitoring progress and follow through to deliver quality outcomes with a high attention to detail is essential. To be successful in these roles you will need to showcase and provide examples of the following skills and experience: Good critical thinking and the ability to distil complex information, identify critical issues and formulate and convey appropriate policy responses; Demonstrated ability to achieve results under pressure and meet tight deadlines, with a demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively between competing demands in a busy work environment; Sound judgement, problem-solving skills and ability to use your own initiative; A high level of attention to detail and organisation skills; Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to build rapport with a range of stakeholders; High quality written and oral communication skills, including the ability to tailor language to different audiences; and A positive approach to teamwork and collaboration, including a willingness to help out across a range of tasks during surge periods. The following skills and experience will also be highly regarded: Knowledge and experience in policy and/or the arts; Demonstrated skills in policy development and implementation; Drafting of legislation; Program management We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. What else can we offer?
