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 a positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.
About the team The Integrity Culture team sits within the Risk and Integrity Culture Section in the Integrity Branch.
The section is comprised of people working in Canberra and across Australia.
The integrity culture team has an exciting work program to uplift institutional integrity culture in the department and deliver on the actions included within the department's integrity strategy and on integrity aspects of broader APS reform work within the department.
The team provides advice and support in conjunction with our branch colleagues on a range of integrity matters.
The team delivers integrity related training and events, including the department's annual integrity month.
What's in it for you?
This opportunity provides insight into decisions at the Executive Board and its sub-committees.
Uplift of integrity is a key focus of the government and you will assist with the department's efforts to ensure the department has a strong integrity culture.
This is meaningful work and will make a long-term difference to the department.
Our ideal candidate Our ideal candidate is someone who:
Is high performing and has an eye for detail.
Has good judgement and makes sound decisions.
Has demonstrated the ability to navigate grey areas in a way that adheres to and delivers on the intent of relevant laws and public service integrity requirements.
Has experience working with and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders both internally and externally.
Has a proven ability to manage their workload independently and work cohesively as part of a team.
Able to successfully prioritise their work.
Able to write clearly and concisely and tailored to suit the audience including drafting briefs for the executive.
Has prior experience with project management, running procurement and or delivering training programs (desirable but not essential).
Has a genuine desire to work on uplifting departmental integrity culture.
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 do The senior integrity culture officer will work with the team to undertake procurement processes to deliver key aspects of the department's Integrity Strategy.
Tasks can involve coordinating events such as the Integrity Branch's hypothetical series and bespoke integrity training for SES and APS staff.
You will be involved in communications activities, input into the design of a tool kit for internal integrity ambassadors and lead the tracking of our work against the integrity strategy action plan, as well as the APS Integrity Taskforce recommendations.
You will also coordinate activities for the department's Integrity Champion.
Key tasks for this position include:
Assisting with procurements to support integrity activities.
Working with the team to deliver the actions in the DISR Integrity Strategy 2023-25.
Drafting briefs to executive sub-committees and or Executive Board.
Providing advice and support to the department on integrity matters.
Coordinating and assisting with the delivery of 'hypothetical' sessions.
Coordination and promotion of integrity training.
Assisting with the development of a tool kit and training for internal integrity ambassadors.
Supporting the DISR Integrity Champion.
Ad-hoc work as required, including Cabinet comments and briefs for the executive.
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 The department does offer flexible work opportunities for many roles.
This vacancy can be based in Canberra or anywhere in Australia.
Flexible and remote work arrangements will be considered as will part-time hours.
Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.
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 Jen McCaffrie on 02 6102 8032 or via email on
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