Job Opportunities in Australia

• Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth
• Applications close 20 October

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. We do this by:

• Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
• Investing in science and technology
• Strengthening the resources sector.

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.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

About the team

The Industry and Manufacturing Division supports a productive economy by advising government on overarching industry and manufacturing policies and a range of programs. Our role supports Australian industry to be sustainable, resilient and grow to its full potential. We do this by working across government to influence business settings, by building industry and manufacturing capability, and supporting Australian industry to effectively respond to emerging economic risks and opportunities and manage transitions.

Key to this is our deep understanding of, and intelligence on, Australian industry and how the trends towards decarbonisation, digitisation and diversification can be harnessed to build capability and lead the pack in areas of comparative advantage, today and in future. We seek to be as industrious and innovative as Australian industry, and bring a deep commitment to curiosity, collaboration, and our connection with and care for our team.

In addition to our leading role advising government on industry and manufacturing policy, we take a proactive approach to influence whole-of-government thinking and delivery of key policies and programs to support strong and sustainable Australian industries.

We work collaboratively across teams and topics – there is always interesting and dynamic work to deliver. We work in a tightknit, caring, and inclusive division, with a workforce spread across the country.

The Commercialisation Division is responsible for the development and implementation of policies and programs to drive greater business innovation and commercialisation. The support we provide to Australian entrepreneurs and businesses to invest in R&D, grow their business and take their novel ideas to market, including through encouraging private investment, helps build a resilient and more competitive economy.

The opportunity

We are looking to fill multiple EL2 roles across the Industry and Manufacturing, and Commercialisation divisions. These opportunities are ideal for those looking to step into a leadership role, driving strategic outcomes and providing high-level guidance and support within our dynamic team.

Our vacancies span key branches, each playing a crucial role in driving our mission and achieving impactful results.

• Industry Policy Branch: Guides industry transition policies, advises on risks and market-led proposals, manages anti-dumping legislation, and engages in international climate strategies and trade.
• Industrial Net Zero Transformation Branch: Delivers the Industrial Net Zero Sector Plan, focuses on decarbonisation pathways, supports green industries, and oversees the transition to renewable energy and green metals production.
• Sectoral Manufacturing Branch: Implements the National Rail Manufacturing Plan, manages food and textiles manufacturing policies, medical technologies manufacturing and oversees grants and initiatives related to advanced manufacturing.
• Building and Biotechnologies Branch: Oversees industrial biotechnology, circular economy initiatives, building and construction sector policy, while also managing the Net Zero Built Environment Sector Plan and related energy efficiency efforts. This includes providing support for the Minister for Industry and Science in his role as Chair of the interjurisdictional Building Ministers’ Meeting.
• The Office of Industry Innovation and Science Australia (Office of IISA; Commercialisation Division) supports the IISA Board achieve its legislated objectives and responsibilities including provision of strategic advice to government on industry innovation, science, and research matters across the system. OIISA's work program includes strategic policy, major projects and oversight of departmental innovation programs.

What’s in it for you?

You will play a key role in advancing Australia’s industry, innovation, science, technology, and resources agenda where your contributions will have a substantial impact. We hold a prominent position within the department and is closely engaged with the department’s executive and minister’s offices. And we contribute to shaping government innovation, industry and science policy and programs. This is an excellent opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the portfolio.

Our ideal candidate

Motivated self-starters looking to work on high priority industry and innovation policy. Ideal candidates have excellent judgement, analytical and writing skills, proactive work ethic and solutions focus, great people and relationship building skills, and are collaborators at heart.

While we are primarily looking to fill a number of immediate policy vacancies, we are also interested in hearing from applicants with strong backgrounds in program design and implementation, stakeholder engagement, secretariat support and data intelligence.

We are looking for leaders that can actively contribute to our shared goals and positive culture, who are:

• Strategic thinkers who help shape and link everything we do to the ‘big picture’, using analytical strengths and innovative thinking,
• Resilient in a flexible, fast-paced environment, and can anticipate, be proactive, and juggle multiple priorities effectively,
• Collaborators at heart, committed to working with others to solve complex problems and maintaining strategic relationships,
• Compelling, courageous communicators with strong negotiation skills, who actively listen to, and persuasively convey frank and impartial advice,
• Committed to continuous improvement, fostering team capability development and a culture of innovation, excellence and adaptability,
• Bringing an entrepreneurial spirit and curious mind.
• Relevant experience and specialised skills-set will be taken into consideration when matching individuals to specific roles.

Our department is committed to inclusion and diversity. This reflects the importance we place on our people on creating a workplace culture where each staff member is valued and respected. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.

People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.

What you will do

Depending on the specific vacancy, duties will include one or more of the following:

Industry and Manufacturing Division

• Using your exceptional leadership skills to build a positive team and workplace culture, managing staff to deliver complex tasks within set timeframes.
• Work closely with your peers and the Divisions executive team to develop the skills of others, and invest in growing the divisions strong culture and capability.
• Leading the design and development of significant policies and programs.
• Using your outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills to effectively represent the department, build strong relationships and engage with a range of stakeholders to inform policy advice, program design and identify and act on opportunities to drive results.
• Overseeing the development of a range of written material and outstanding oral communication skills.

Office of Industry Innovation and Science Australia

• Supporting IISA Board with Statement of Expectations project management and delivery of strategic advice.
• Researching and analysing information to assist the IISA Board develop strategic advice on industry innovation, science, and research matters.
• Directing and overseeing the provision of high impact and timely analysis and advice to Ministers, the Executive, Boards and Committees.
• Using your outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills to effectively represent the department, build strong relationships and engage with a range of stakeholders.
• Overseeing the development of a range of written material and outstanding oral communication skills.

Eligibility

A degree or significant experience in a relevant field is highly desirable. Relevant fields include (but are not limited to): economics; industry and innovation policy, public policy, finance, law, commerce, econometrics, data science, stakeholder management, communication, program and project delivery, governance, and secretariat support.

Relevant experience working in or closely with industry would be highly regarded. We encourage applications from a wide range of candidates, including those outside of the Australian Public Service (e.g., consulting).

Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain appropriate levels of security clearance stipulated for each of the positions.
To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Notes

The department offers flexible work opportunities for many roles. These vacancies are generally available across all Australian capital cities where the department has a State Office (Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart, Perth or Adelaide).Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.
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.

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 500 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 recruitment@industry.gov.au or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.

Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.

Contact Information

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Patrick Fester on 02 6102 9979 or via email on Patrick.Fester@industry.gov.au

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