* Ongoing & Non-ongoing
* SES Band 1 plus 15.4% superannuation
* Barton, ACT
* Location: Barton, ACT
* Application Closing Date: Sunday 21 July 2024, 11:30pm AEST
Classification
SES Band 1
Employment Type
Ongoing & Non-ongoing
This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the PM&C delegate.
Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.
A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.
Flexible Work
At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of ‘how can we make this work?’ and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.
Who we are
The Industry, Infrastructure and Environment Division offers interesting work on issues that matter to business and communities. The content is diverse, the work is hard and fast but meaningful, and the people and culture are great. Our responsibilities are wide ranging from energy and climate change; infrastructure investment and transport policy; communications and the arts; agriculture and regional policy; industry and science; and water and the environment. Across these issues, we collaborate with other Commonwealth agencies to analyse and advise on policy and programs, as well as chaperoning Budget and Cabinet processes and the legislative and Parliamentary activities of our line agencies.
We ensure the Prime Minister and the Cabinet have the benefit of clear and candid advice and a diversity of perspectives, so policy choices are well informed and able to be communicated effectively and delivered efficiently. We pride ourselves on having exceptionally strong relationships and networks, getting things done, making a difference and focusing on what matters most.
What you will do
We are looking for an experienced SES Band 1 or a high-performing Executive Level 2 or equivalent with exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement and diverse policy skills to fill the position of Assistant Secretary, Industry, Innovation, Science and Communications Branch within the Industry, Infrastructure and Environment Division (II&E). The successful candidate will lead a branch with responsibility for providing advice to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet on policy issues spanning the industry, science, communications and arts policy domains. Working hand-in-glove with colleagues across PM&C, other central agencies and the portfolio agencies we shadow, you will bring whole-of-government and whole-of-economy perspectives to the role, driving a coordinated and coherent approach supported by robust, evidence-based and nuanced advice.
As Assistant Secretary, you will also form an integral part of the senior leadership team of the Division, with shared responsibility for supporting an inclusive and staff-centric approach to wellbeing, and cultivating the cohesive and productive culture that sits at the core of II&E’s identity.
This advertisement may also be used to fill other Assistant Secretary roles within the Division. A merit pool may be established and used to fill the same or similar vacancies for 18 months from the date of advertising.
All APS employees are required to comply with the APS Code of Conduct, including to at all times behave in a way that upholds the APS Values and Employment Principles, and the integrity and good reputation of their agency and the APS. This ensures public trust in the impartiality and reputation of the APS. Employees must also disclose any real or perceived conflicts of interest.
SES leaders in particular are required to demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, uphold and promote the APS Values and Employment Principles by personal example and other appropriate means. To learn more refer to the .
SES leaders who make, or participate in making, decisions that affect the whole, or a substantial part, of PM&C (as the Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking, PCBU) are regarded as an Officer for the purposes of the. To fulfil their duty under the WHS Act, Officers must exercise due diligence to ensure PM&C complies with its work health and safety duties and obligations. It is PM&C’s expectation that all SES Leaders act in a way that is consistent with the obligations of an Officer under the WHS Act.
What you will bring
Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Government and the ability to navigate Government processes confidently and sensitively. To be successful, you will have experience that supports strong leadership and management necessary to enable staff within the Industry, Innovation, Science and Communications Branch to deliver outcomes with credibility and integrity.
The successful candidate will possess the ability to drive the implementation of priorities, identify and analyse new and emerging policy issues, and understand PM&C’s role in setting and delivering policy directions.
You will be an experienced leader with excellent influencing and negotiation skills, who is adept at building relationships across the public service, community sector, industry, academia, and Ministers’ offices.
The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, resilient and forward-looking with strong personal drive and integrity, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to problems and apply sound judgement to provide well rounded advice to Government. You will have exceptional capacity to operate under extreme pressure and corresponding accountability for those decisions made.
You do not need experience in Industry, Innovation, Science and Communications issues, or a Central Agency background, however experience across a broad range of government policy areas would be welcome.
Eligibility
* Under section 22(8) of the, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing. At PM&C to be eligible for this position you should be an Australian Citizen at the closing date of application, unless exceptional circumstances apply.
* The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
* The successful candidate will be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check, and will normally be subject to a six-month probation period if new to the APS or has not yet completed their probation period elsewhere in the APS.
Identified Position
This position has limited contact with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers, but is still required to have the capacity and willingness to further develop these skills. You will require capacity to attain cultural competency, including:
* understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples,
* ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and
* willingness and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.
Security Clearance Required
Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret)
How to apply
Submit an online application through the by Sunday 21 July 2024, 11:30pm AEST.
As part of your application you will need to provide:
* Your resume (maximum three pages)
* A ‘500 word pitch’ telling us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you the best person for the job and to perform at the relevant classification level.
You are encouraged to refer to the Candidate Pack and the relevant classification level of the to assist you in drafting your 500 word pitch.
You may also refer to the APSC resource for further guidance and assistance on applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service.