Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth Applications close 17 June 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.Please see the APSC's APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.About the Division The Business Grants Hub is responsible for design and management of grant programs on behalf of 10 other Commonwealth departments, managing over $7b in government's investment in Australian businesses.We also work with our department's policy partners to develop grant programs that meet policy objectives while taking stakeholder needs, preferences and experiences into account.Grants play a critical role in: supporting growth in businesses and industries fostering research and innovation strengthening communities helping the environment providing emergency relief We provide an end-to-end grant delivery service using a national network.To support this holistic approach our internal structure includes program delivery as well as core enabling functions.It is a dynamic division of over 350 people, all our teams are geographically dispersed with staff located all around Australia!About the team The Planning and Design team works closely with policy partners and program delivery teams within the department to develop and design grant opportunities, which deliver the Government's agenda.The work is varied, detailed, and delivered within legislative and regulatory frameworks.The team operates across a dispersed geographic network, and maintains a positive, supportive culture which values professionalism, flexibility, and teamwork.Our ideal candidate Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience in managing a geographically dispersed team in the delivery of high-quality outcomes.You will have a demonstrated ability to implement creative and innovative solutions with an appropriate focus on managing risk and apply contemporary knowledge, curiosity, creativity and integrity to solve problems.We have 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 everyone is valued and respected for their contribution.Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.Key competencies Leadership and management skills, including experience in managing, mentoring and developing a geographically dispersed team to deliver high-quality outcomes.Able to think strategically with a focus on execution and business outcomes in a public sector accountability context.Able to successfully build, maintain and manage collaborative relationships with diverse groups through a strong customer-focused client relationship lens.Demonstrated judgment and integrity to engage constructively with risk, the intellectual ability and personal resilience to positively challenge conventional ways of doing things and the ability to adapt approaches taken to meet program outcomes to a high degree.Able to have productive robust conversations and proactively deal with challenging situations and conflict to mutually beneficial outcomes.Capable of quickly adapting to dynamic environments and shifting circumstances, while effectively leading the team through the process.Growth and learning mindset and the ability to build a learning and adaptive workplace culture.Experience Significant experience in program design, program and grants management and delivery, or transferable skills and experience.Significant leadership and management experience in a complex organisation, including a proven track record of establishing high performing teams.Experience working successfully with external stakeholders.What you will do As Manager, Planning and Design, you will work with a high level of autonomy under broad direction of the General Manager.You will lead and motivate a team and work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external parties todeliver high quality program design and liaison support services.You will: Implement the government's strategic policy agenda and contribute to the development of improved policy making, program design and management, anticipating and assessing the impact of changes in government policy and contributing to appropriate responses.Provide high level contribution to theanalysis of issues and the management, preparation, and coordination of complex inputs to policy and program design formulation.Promote and manage relationships and key strategic alliances with internal and external stakeholders, advocating, representing, and negotiating commensurate with the department's strategic objectives and priorities.Contribute to the strategic direction of the Division, lead change and continuous improvement initiatives and provide a strategic direction and specialist guidance to your team and others.Develop and manage your staff so they have a shared sense of purpose and can successfully contribute to outcomes and ongoing improvements of the program.Manage the section's budget effectively.Build and maintain a thriving team culture.Eligibility 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.Notes We welcome applications from all over Australia and flexible working arrangements will be discussed with the successful applicants.However, you may need to be able to get to one of our State office locations in Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney to attend to IT matters, induction activities, such as face-to-face training, and where required for ongoing team planning and development opportunities.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 ****** or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.Contact Information For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Kimberley Shrives on 02 6102 9607 or via email on ******
