Various Opportunities, Executive Level 1, 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.
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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.
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 Delivery Team Regulatory Compliance 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: Exercise a considerable degree of independence and perform a leadership role, which may include providing direction to others, contributing to team planning, and supervising or mentoring staff.
Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to lead complex projects of work.
Have strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
Interpret government legislation and regulations.
Effectively manage risk and program deliverables.
Anticipate the needs of stakeholders and build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external networks.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex issues.
Have a proven ability to work as part of a team and be self-directed.
Be adaptable, resilient and solutions focused, delivering under pressure and managing competing priorities.
What you will do The Northern Endeavour Branch is seeking to fill a variety of roles at the Executive Level 1.
As a Project Manager at the Executive Level 1 , dependent on team placement, you will: Shape strategic thinking by coordinating project activities, including strategic planning, governance, human resources, and problem solving.
Achieve results by building team capabilities and responsiveness, including supporting team supervision as required.
Marshall professional project management expertise in a rapidly changing and challenging environment.
Engage internal and external stakeholders and build relationships (written and verbal).
Draft written materials including Ministerial briefings and project related documentation.
Work to ambitious project delivery scope timelines and support project delivery.
Develop various project/program artefacts (document writing).
Undertake general administrative duties, including reporting and governance.
Exercise both initiative and judgement in applying project management practices and procedures.
As a Senior Regulatory Compliance Officer at the Executive Level 1, you will: Prepare and apply for the relevant regulatory approvals/permits required for the decommissioning activities.
Monitor and deliver regulatory tasks in accordance with the program schedule, including timeframes and critical path.
Manage risk assessment and risk management activities for regulatory submissions.
Provide support to a variety of stakeholder forums, including regulators and subject matter experts.
Plan and monitor for meeting regulatory obligations and approval conditions.
Support team supervision including APS Staff and / or contract staff.
Support the development of branch implementation plans and associated key activities to meet team outcomes.
As an Assistant Manager in the Commercial Team , you will: Lead procurement planning, tendering and contract management and assurance activities.
Ensure compliance with Commonwealth procurement requirements, including legislative, financial and administrative frameworks, government decision-making processes and Departmental guidelines and regulations.
Undertake risk assessment and risk management activities.
Monitor project outcomes and analyse against budget specifications.
Undertake data analysis to support responses to very complex procurement and commercial enquiries.
Review and advise on improvements to policies and procedures to support the program's objectives.
Build and sustain productive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholder groups.
Assist with the preparation of briefings and senate estimate packs for executive stakeholders.
Assist with financial management for the Branch.
As an Assistant Manager in the Program Management Office , you will: Report on program status, outcomes and risks to internal and external stakeholders.
Draft, review and clear executive briefs.
Plan and monitor project management work processes within the team, direct and coordinate quality assurance practices and set performance indicators.
Support Branch governance bodies and assurance processes.
Support continuous improvement to ensure that resources support the agency.
Support the development of Branch implementation plans and associated key activities.
Build capability through coaching team members.
Providing performance feedback, conflict resolution and encouraging career development.
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.
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 based in Canberra, Brisbane and Perth 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 Dearne Mann via email on ******