Flexible working arrangements will be supported where possible.
Learn how a merit list or pool may be usedApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool.
If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles.
Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply.
A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.
This merit list or pool may be used to fill other vacancies in Canberra, Brisbane.
Program Manager, Identity and Biometrics Policy BranchBrisbane QLD, Canberra ACT
To obtain a copy of the Candidate Information Kits for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply Online' button to the left of this advertisement.
The key duties of the position include:As part of the Identity and Biometrics Policy Branch, your work will help protect all Australians from identity crime.
The branch is responsible for the technical systems, policies, and legal frameworks that are needed to establish, protect, and verify identity.
The branch works with Commonwealth, state and territory government agencies and industry to implement innovative methods to prevent identity crime and support victims, helps Australians to access the digital economy and digital IDs, and improves how identity is verified.
In particular, the work of the branch includes:
Managing the identity verification services, a foundational national capability that is used every day by government and industry to verify identity in order to provide access to essential services.Administering the Identity Verification Services Act 2023 and developing other legal frameworks to support the operation of technical systems used for identity verification.Delivering the National Strategy for Identity Resilience and policies to enhance identity security.Administering a national victim support service and developing technical systems and legal frameworks to ensure Australians can better manage their identity documents.Working across governments and industry to implement programs and policies to better safeguard identity and ensure more Australians can engage with the digital economy.This role will work within the Identity Verification Service (IVS) Operations and Delivery Section and supports the effective delivery of three identity and biometric capabilities - the Document Verification Service (DVS), the Face Verification Service (FVS), and the National Driver Licence Facial Recognition Solution (NDLFRS).
The branch is a safe and inclusive working environment, and is focused on well-being and staff development.
How you can help us make a differenceWe are seeking energetic and fast-learning officers who are looking to work with diverse stakeholders.
As an EL1 - Program Manager, your responsibilities include:
Strategic engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including government and private sector.Management of onboarding related functions to the identity verification service (IVS) and operational business functions of the IVS.Management of agreements and other user arrangements.Overseeing risk management activities and policy related to the IVS.Contributing to compliance and governance functions from an operational perspective.Representing the Department in relevant forums.Our preferred candidate will showcase:
High level communication and stakeholder engagement skills.High level written and verbal communication skills.An ability to work collaboratively within a team to achieve shared goals.Strong attention to detail and exceptional organisational and time management skills suited to a high-pressure environment.Understanding of program delivery.An ability to maintain positive working environments, manage collaborative teams and develop staff.To be eligible for employment at the Attorney-General's Department, applicants must be Australian citizens.
Applicants offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a police record check and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a specified clearance level.
The successful applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information.
Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.
NotesA merit pool of suitable applicants may be created from this process and will be active for 18 months after the date of this gazettal.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process or require any reasonable adjustments, please contact HR Assist at ****** or 02 6141 6111 (Option 2).
We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature age people.
Getting to know the Attorney-General's DepartmentThe Attorney-General's Department delivers programs and policies to maintain and improve Australia's law and justice framework, and to facilitate jobs growth through policies that promote fair, productive, flexible, and safe workplaces.
Through the Australian Government Solicitor, we also provide legal services to the Commonwealth, including legal advice and representation.
Our department is the central policy and coordinating element of the Attorney-General's portfolio, structured into five groups: Australian Government Solicitor, Justice and Communities, National Security and Criminal Justice, Integrity and International, and Enabling Services.
The department operates in a diverse and complex environment to address challenging issues.
We have a highly-skilled and engaged workforce involved in policy development and implementation and program administration.
The department is committed to having a flexible and inclusive workplace and recognises and values the diversity of the wider Australia community.
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