Various Opportunities, Aps Level 6, Northern Endeavour Branch

Canberra, Brisbane and Perth Applications close 4 December 2024 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.
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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.
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About the team Ready to set sail on an extraordinary career journey?
Be part of the ground-breaking Commonwealth program, responsible for the decommissioning of the Northern Endeavour and work with other people committed to tackling this unprecedented challenge for the Australian Government.
Our branch is on a mission to decommission the Northern Endeavour – a 274m long floating production storage and offtake (FPSO) facility that is permanently moored between the Laminaria and Corallina oil fields, approximately 550km northwest of Darwin in the Timor Sea.
To decommission the facility safely and effectively and protect the environment, the program of work is broken into three phases.
Phase 1: decommissioning and disconnecting the FPSO from the subsea equipment, temporarily suspending the wells, and towing and disposal of the FPSO; Phase 2: permanent plugging and abandoning the wells; and Phase 3: removing the subsea infrastructure and remediating the Laminaria and Corallina oil fields.
The opportunity We are seeking candidates to fill multiple vacancies across a variety of teams within the Northern Endeavour Branch, including: Phase 1 and FPSO Recycling Team Phase 2/3 Planning Team Regulatory Compliance Team Commercial Team Program Management Office (PMO).
What's in it for you?
You will gain first-hand experience working as part of a dynamic branch working on a complex and unique program of work.
You will experience a broad range of functions relating to the decommissioning of the Northern Endeavour facility and remediation of the Laminaria and Corallina Oilfields.
Take pride in being one of the pioneers in Government to decommission an important piece of Australia's ageing oil and gas infrastructure.
From day one, you will apply your wealth of experience and expertise to help guide the decommissioning of the FPSO to completion.
Along the way you will contribute to setting new standards for the decommissioning industry in Australia.
We will support you to develop your career.
It is estimated that $60 billion will be spent on domestic decommissioning over the coming 50 years.
This is your chance to utilise your experience to help drive sustainability in this industry, as over half of the infrastructure decommissioning needs will start within the next decade.
Future career opportunities span the broader public service and private sectors, including in the Oil and Gas Division within DISR.
Example roles include commercial advisor, financial manager, project manager, risk manager, policy officer, governance officer, environmental specialist, regulatory compliance officer, consultant, and research professional.
You will get exposure to cutting-edge technical expertise.
You will be provided a supportive learning environment where you are encouraged and exposed to industry leading approaches used to retire one of Australia's unique offshore facilities, including understanding specialised equipment, materials handling, and innovative solutions to the disposal of the decommissioned asset.
You will be given the opportunity to acquire expertise in environmental impact assessment, regulatory permitting and compliance, large scale program management, and complex procurement.
You will help to make a lasting impact.
By decommissioning the Northern Endeavour, you will safeguard marine ecosystems, prevent potential environmental risks, and ensure a safe and effective decommissioning program.
Join the team to make a significant and lasting impact and shape the future of decommissioning for Australia.
Our ideal candidate We are looking for highly motivated self-starters that thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and bring strong teamwork, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Candidates with qualifications or work experience in government contract management, regulatory compliance, program management or oil and gas experience will be advantageous.
Our ideal candidates will: Have demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Be able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with range of stakeholders.
Have good written and oral communication skills.
Be team oriented.
Be capable of working under limited supervision.
Maintain a well-developed understanding of relevant legislation and policy frameworks.
Be capable contribute to program management activities including schedule, risk and reporting compliance.
What you will do The Northern Endeavour Branch is seeking to fill a variety of roles at the APS 6 Level.
As a Project Support Officer in a project delivery team, dependent on the team placement, you will: Develop various project/program artefacts as well as reports and executive briefs.
(document writing).
Provide project delivery support and advice.
Provide governance and reporting services.
Be responsible for general administrative duties.
Have the opportunity to exercise both initiative and judgement in applying project management practices and procedures.
Be responsible for moderate to complex problem solving as issues arise.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
Manage projects with limited supervision.
Provide support in relation to procurement, financial management and general administrative support tasks as required.
As a Regulatory Compliance Officer , you will: Contribute to regulatory and compliance activities including providing support to develop a regulatory compliance strategy.
Prepare applications for regulatory approvals.
Support external stakeholder engagement and communication activities and maintain robust record keeping systems.
Research and identify legal requirements, providing regulatory advice to colleagues and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Work autonomously under limited supervision while managing changing priorities.
As a Commercial Officer, you will: Assist with developing sound commercial advice to support improved outcomes for procurement and contracting activities.
Ensure compliance with Commonwealth procurement frameworks, including legislative, financial and administrative frameworks, government decision-making processes and agency guidelines and regulations.
Ensure quality outputs for a team including the development of specialist, professional and/or technical expertise.
Conduct regular quality assurance of work area processes and manage identified risks.
Perform research and analysis to make decisions that involve complex or escalated issues, longer-term planning and liaison with other sections on policy, project or operational issues.
Build and maintain working relationships through effective relationship management, including engaging with stakeholders, to help manage expectations and concerns.
Commit to high quality outcomes on time, thrive in a fast-paced environment and ensure high standards for accuracy and detail.
As a Program Support Officer in the Program Management Office, you will: Perform secretariat functions for governance bodies, including preparations associated with booking meetings, completing draft agendas and minutes and following up on identified actions.
Perform and achieve procedural, operational, administrative and business support work in line with the Branch and Departmental frameworks and processes.
Provide administrative assistance to members of the team.
Assist in project management including developing reporting requirements and project management reports.
Support the Assistant Manager and Manager with creation and implementation of governance arrangements.
Undertake risk assessment and risk management activities for projects and the program including complex risk analysis.
Assist with schedule management.
Draft executive briefs.
Support continuous improvement to ensure that resources support the Branch.
Engage and consult with broad range of stakeholders across the Branch and Department as required.
Foster collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support members of the Branch to deliver against strategic priorities.
Provide support to uplift Branch program management maturity and capability.
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 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.
These vacancies are Canberra, Brisbane and Perth 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.
Please contact ****** or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.
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Contact Information For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Dearne Mann via email on ****** or on 0412 446 566.