Program Officer

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About usGeoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation.
We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia.
We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia.
We apply our diverse professional expertise, our deep and trusted knowledge, our national-scale Earth observation infrastructure and our strong partnerships, to the opportunities and challenges that face our nation.
Our cultureOur strength lies in our people, including our diversity in backgrounds, skills and experiences, and the way we work together to respond to the emerging needs of our work.
We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate and progress.
Applications from people who reflect this diversity are encouraged.
Our workplace is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and offers a variety of flexible working arrangements to enhance flexibility, including remote working arrangements.
What we can offer youWhen you work at Geoscience Australia you will have access to a range of benefits and the opportunity to experience a workplace culture that truly values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging.
To learn more about our competitive salary, free onsite parking, generous flexible working arrangements and the role you can play in growing our culture click here.
Our teamThe Digital Earth Branch enables access to over 30 years of free and open satellite data and derived information products that support decision-making across government and inform industry investment decisions in sectors ranging from mining, agriculture, environment to emergency management.
The Digital Earth Branch oversees the development and implementation of Digital Earth Australia and Digital Earth Antarctica, as well as providing support for the in-country management of Digital Earth Africa.
The Digital Earth Africa (DE Africa) program services the Earth observation analysis needs for 54 countries, providing access to a wealth of free and open information available from satellite images.
DE Africa empowers decision-makers across the African continent, using Earth observations to deliver decision-ready products enabling policy makers, scientists, the private sector, and civil society to address social, environmental, and economic changes on the continent and develop an ecosystem for innovation.
The team shares a positive culture focused on the open sharing of knowledge, continuous improvement, being solutions focused, innovating without fear, and fostering and maintaining strong partnerships with all stakeholders.
The key duties of the position include:The Program Officer is responsible for supporting the Director and team to deliver the DE Africa program through third party arrangements.
In this role you will:Work with a diverse team across multiple time zones spanning Australia, Africa and beyond.Coordinate contract and procurement activities including developing tender documentation, managing selection processes and addressing contractor performance issues.Independently monitor program activities, from daily minutiae to longer term goals, to ensure work remains on schedule.Identify and help manage program issues and risks.Maintain program records and budgets, organise documents such as program plans, reports and contracts for quick access and future reference in fit for purpose tools.Manage financial reporting and analysis, and develop, implement and monitor budget controls and strategies.Draft and review reporting material for DE Africa's funding partners and governance bodies.Engage with stakeholders to communicate project status and identify needs.Contribute to a culture of open and transparent communication, collaboration, accountability and delivery across DE Africa.To be successful you will have:the ability to work independently, under limited direction, to resolve complex issues, deliver quality outcomes and drive solutions program improvements.effective communication, both verbally and in writing – ensuring clarity and conciseness.appreciation for the politics, culture and relationship building with organisations and stakeholders across Africa.a collaborative approach across the DE Africa program team and broader stakeholder group to facilitate effective and timely sharing of information, and build and sustain long term relationships.resilience in dealing with uncertainty and change, whilst maintaining sight of the end goal to ensure successful delivery against agreed milestones.accountability for timely and accurate completion of multiple complex tasks, with a focus on driving progress.awareness of the organisation's direction and how the work of DE Africa fits into the organisation, wider community and broader government agenda.dedication to adhering to professional standards and ethical conduct, aligning with APS values and codes of conduct.Required skills, knowledge, experience and/or qualifications3+ years of experience with project and/or program coordination.3+ years of experience working with diverse stakeholders in an international and cross-cultural context.Experience with contract management and procurement.Experience with budget management systems such as Tech1.Experience with or knowledge of the Digital Earth Africa program (highly desirable).Are you unsure about applying?Did you know that a Hewlett Packard internal report found that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60 per cent of the job requirements?
Women and other people from diverse backgrounds tend to only apply when they check every box.
If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on what we are looking for, please still apply or get in touch with the contact officer to learn more about the role.
To ApplyPlease visit the careers page of our website to submit your application via our e-Recruit system.
Your application should include:
Your resume (no more than 3 pages).A brief statement (no more than 700 words) outlining your transferable skills, experience and capabilities related to the role and the value you would bring to Geoscience Australia.If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Jahla Gato on or email .
To learn more about applying for roles within the Australian Public Services please review, 'Applying for an APS job: cracking the code'.
Eligibility CriteriaTo be eligible to apply for this position you must meet the below eligibility criteria:
Be an Australian Citizen at the closing date of application.The successful applicant must be able to obtain, hold and maintain a security clearance of an appropriate level relevant to this role.Commencement of employment is subject to the successful applicant undergoing and satisfying pre-employment screening, which includes a police history check.RecruitabilityRecruitAbility applies to this vacancy.
Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the position.
For more information please visit the Australian Public Service Commission website.
Hearing or speech impaired applicants are invited to use the National Relay Service by contacting , and requesting to be connected with our Recruitment team on in order to obtain selection documentation.
NotesTechnical AssistanceIf you require technical assistance, call Human Resources on or email .
A merit list/pool may be created from this process.
If you are successful for the merit pool, your details may be shared with other Australian Public Service agencies unless you choose not to have your details disclosed.
Getting to know Geoscience AustraliaGeoscience Australia is an Australian Government listed entity within the Industry, Innovation and Science portfolio.
Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation.
We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia.
We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia.
We apply our diverse professional expertise, our deep and trusted knowledge, our national-scale Earth observation infrastructure and our strong partnerships, to the opportunities and challenges that face our nation.
We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate and progress.
Applications from people who reflect this diversity are encouraged.
We are committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and offer a flexible and diverse workplace.
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