Senior Policy Officers (Multiple Vacancies), Aps Level 6, Decommissioning Branch

Canberra, Sydney, Darwin, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth Applications close 8 December 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 team The Decommissioning Branch is leading and shaping the government's offshore oil and gas decommissioning policy and regulatory reforms.
The branch plays a key role in the government's Net Zero ambitions ensuring that end of life oil and gas infrastructure is decommissioned appropriately.
The branch: provides advice to Government on policy, commercial and regulatory options to ensure oil and gas companies fulfil their decommissioning obligations develops policy related to financial assurance, decommissioning regulations, and decommissioning planning develops complex policy reform and works with stakeholders to build support for implementation engages across industry, states and territories and internationally to progress best practice decommissioning provides advice and guidance to support offshore oil and gas decommissioning outcomes.
You can work with your manager to negotiate arrangements such as flexible hours or working from home.
The Decommissioning Branch currently has staff based in Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane.
The opportunity We have multiple current or expected vacancies at the APS 6 level across the branch: Decommissioning Roadmap Section – supporting finalisation and release of the decommissioning roadmap.
Implementation of actions under the roadmap, including through the provision of decommissioning policy advice and guidance and managing engagement with key stakeholders including industry and states and territories.
Insolvency Policy and Response Strategy Section – preparing for and responding to insolvency events in offshore petroleum projects.
The team undertakes complex policy analysis, informed by technical, commercial, legal and financial considerations, to mitigate government's exposure and promote increased industry responsibility.
Risk Mitigation Strategy – developing and implementing actions and reforms to reduce the risks from a range of current and future decommissioning challenges, including offshore oil and gas titleholder insolvencies and seeping wells without a titleholder.
The team undertakes complex analysis to develop evidence-based policy advice, working with stakeholders, technical experts and learning from international best practice.
Financial Assurance Policy Section – developing and implementing reforms to the decommissioning and financial assurance arrangements for Australian offshore oil and gas activities.
The team analyses and develops policy to ensure the risks and liabilities of offshore activities remain the responsibility of industry.
What's in it for you?
You will: contribute to high profile work that is driving Australia's forward agenda for offshore oil and gas decommissioning policy and is at the cutting edge of regulatory reform.
have the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across government, industry, states and territories and international partners, in support of effective decommissioning policy and regulatory reform.
help ensure that oil and gas companies fulfil their decommissioning obligations while meeting environmental and safety outcomes.
drive government actions including through Cabinet processes.
Our ideal candidate We are looking for motivated, highly curious self-starters.
We welcome applications from candidates with diverse experience and professional and educational backgrounds who can demonstrate strengths in the following areas: ability to work as part of a team and produce high quality work to deliver key outcomes.
critical and strategic thinking skills to support interpreting, understanding and drafting legislative instruments and regulatory frameworks.
strong analytical skills to apply to research and analysis of policy and legislative issues.
a commitment to continuous improvement and a demonstrated ability to implement and respond positively to change.
interpersonal skills with an ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships both within the department and across government.
influential communication, including written and verbal communication skills.
ability to act with integrity, and demonstrate personal accountability, professionalism and sound judgement.
managing complex projects and tasks, including a demonstrated ability to think creatively and with an outcomes-mindset.
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 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.
People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.
What you will do As an APS 6 Policy Officer, in accordance with the APSC's Work Level Standards for this classification, you will:  provide detailed policy advice in relation to complex problems.
interpret policy and apply practices and procedures with initiative and judgement.
support strategic planning, project management and policy development.
undertake procurements and manage contracts.
establish and promote positive working relationships with stakeholders.
work under limited direction with reasonable autonomy and accountability.
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 It is not necessary to have previously worked for government, we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
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.
The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles.
This vacancy is Australia wide based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered.
Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.
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.
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Contact Information For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Jen Simpson on 02 6213 6676 or via email on ******