Position will be offered in a hybrid model of on site and working from home, where operationally feasible.Merit list/pools and how they will be usedApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months. This merit list/pool may be used to fill other vacancies in Various locations - ACT.For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle.Austrade is an Australian Commonwealth Government agency with approximately 1,200 staff based across 61 locations overseas. Austrade reports to the Minister for Trade and Tourism. Austrade's core purpose is to grow Australia's prosperity and promote Australia on the global stage. Through our teams located across Australia and our extensive international network, we help Australian exporters to grow, expand and diversify internationally, facilitate high-quality international investment into Australia, boost Australia's visitor economy, deliver commercial insights to inform government policy, execute government programs, and implement simplified trade reforms. Austrade is a key enabler and delivery agency for Australia's economic security with a focus on net zero transformation, trade modernisation, export diversification, building critical capabilities and technologies, the visitor economy and the growth of First Nations businesses. With international trade and capital markets continuing to navigate economic uncertainty and intensifying competition, Austrade's role has never been more important. Austrade values the diversity of its workforce and strives to ensure its workplaces are inclusive for all our people.The key duties of the position include:Leading an experienced team, you will report to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Policy and Programs and be responsible for bringing the voice of our clients, and of Australian business more broadly, to the policy table. You will monitor and respond to international trade, investment and tourism policy issues, and collaborate across Austrade, government and clients to achieve the best possible operating environment for business, while bringing Austrade insights and perspectives into Commonwealth Government policy development processes.To be successful as the General Manager, Government and Policy you will have substantial policy acumen, with commercial experience also an advantage; a sound knowledge of global economic trends and the Australian Government's trade, investment, tourism and industry policies; experience leading teams through change and growing capability; and a track record of delivering in complex operating environments. Global experience in public policy will be highly regarded.As General Manager, Government and Policy, you will also lead the support for our Ministers, including managing the processes for New Policy Proposals (NPP), Ministerial briefing and correspondence, Cabinet submissions, question time briefing, Senate Estimates and the preparation of responses to questions on notice (QoN). The Division is also the central liaison point for Austrade offshore posts into government and coordination of Ministerial briefings.Minimum Requirements: Australian Citizenship – Our successful candidate must be an Australian citizen.Security Clearance – Our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 2 security clearance. For further information on Negative Vetting 2 security clearance requirements please click here.NotesHow to applyApplications are to be submitted via Austrade's online application system. Please ensure that you receive an email acknowledgement confirming receipt of your application.Applications close Monday 25 November 2024. RecruitAbility 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 job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. #J-18808-Ljbffr