Job Opportunities in Australia

Our Department Values

Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department. They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department.

The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTQIA+ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women’s progression into senior leadership.

The opportunity we have available

The Vehicle Safety Operations Branch is Australia’s national vehicle standards regulator. We work to enhance vehicle safety, emissions control and anti-theft protection to ensure the Australian vehicle fleet is safe and efficient. From 1 July 2021 the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA) has been in force. This legislation sets vehicle standards for all new vehicles entering the Australian market and regulates the supply to the market of used vehicles.

The Application Assessment and Approval section is responsible for the regulation for the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 by assessing certain vehicle import applications to ensure the criteria for approval are met.

The Applications Assessment and Approvals section is seeking to fill positions that provide an exciting opportunity to support businesses and individuals provide road vehicles to the Australian market.

The role on offer is within our contact centre, with a merit pool also created to fill future roles within the department.

What will you do?

The tasks of the APS4 Regulatory Officer in their day-to-day work can include:

• responding to client enquiries via phone and email
  
• reviewing and assessing applications and documentation in ROVER, the department’s online system that manages all vehicle import applications and approvals
  
• processing documents lodged by the client including applying the requirements of the legislative framework
  
• contributing to achieving a positive and innovative organisational culture
  

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate your ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both written and verbal, responding to stakeholders and clients with accuracy, professionalism and in a timely manner.
• Attention to detail to process client documentation in accordance with relevant policies, legislation and guidelines.
• Time management and the capacity to manage activities and/or multiple tasks, to meet deadlines.
• Achieve results and quality outcomes meeting key performance indicators and work collaboratively in a team environment to achieve team goals.

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply

Recruit Ability minimum requirements

Minimum requirements for this role include:

• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, including strong attention to detail.
  
• Ability to provide timely and concise advice to inform and support decision making.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain key strategic relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
  
  

Recruit Ability is a scheme which aims to attract and develop applicants with disability and also facilitate cultural changes in selection panels and agency recruitment.
Job applicants with disability who met the requirements are advanced to the next stage of the selection process:


More information can be found at Recruit Ability scheme: A guide for applicants | Australian Public Service Commission (apsc.gov.au).

What else can we offer?

Your life

• We provide the environment you need through excellent conditions and a supportive, values-driven culture, allowing you to keep being you.
  
• Our values are to be: respectful, informed, collaborative, adaptive, accountable. Through our commitment to these values, we maintain a fulfilling and supportive environment that promotes the wellbeing of our people.
  
• We offer job security, flexible work arrangements and generous leave
  
  

Your contribution

• Our collaborative and supportive culture fosters high performing teams where you are valued for your expertise, experiences and point of view.
  
• We provide a respectful and inclusive working environment.
  
• Our people feel a sense of belonging and are acknowledged for the contributions they make towards our objectives to deliver for the Australian community.
  
  

Your passion

• Our breadth of work provides unmatched opportunities to apply your subject matter expertise while discovering new interests across our diverse portfolio.
  
• We have a direct role in ensuring our infrastructure, communication and transport sectors remain efficient, safe, sustainable and accessible in today’s rapidly changing environment.
  

Eligibility requirements

Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

• Citizenship: candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
• Health Assessment: the preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider.
• Security Clearance: the successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.

How to apply

Applications for this opportunity close at 11:59pm AEDT, Thursday 24 October 2024.

In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a statement of no more than 1 (one) page outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a CV, to a maximum of 2 (two) pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the ‘Who are we looking for’ section.

Your application should be received through the department’s online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.
If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team on 02 6136 8989 or via email at recruitment@infrastructure.gov.au to discuss an alternative way to submit your application. Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you identify as someone with disability and you require accessibility assistance or more information, please email Diversityand Inclusion@infrastructure.gov.au

Timeline and assessment

A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.
If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.

Applications open: 10 October 2024
Applications close: 24 October 2024
Application shortlisting: 30 October 2024
Further assessments: W/C 4 November 2024
Selection report finalised: 22 November 2024
Offers and announcements: 28 November 2024

The above is indicative only, please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes.

Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job and the Work level standards. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed, the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted, you may be asked to undertake further assessment, this may include work sample testing, interviews, and reference checks.

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