Assistant Director, Crisis Intelligence

Job Description

Executive Level 1 - $117,335.00 and $133,729.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata) Contact Officer Office Arrangements Onsite Applications close on 03/02/2025 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted. About our opportunity This process is being used to fill 1 immediate position.Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in ACT. About the National Emergency Management Agency: The National Emergency Management Agency's work has a real impact on the lives of Australians, particularly those living in rural and regional areas. The National Emergency Management Agency's guiding principle is “Locally led, locally understood and locally implemented” and we bring together local communities, government, non-government and key industry representatives to support disaster recovery and resilience across the country. Your work will help people who are recovering from natural disasters and prepare them for the future. National Emergency Management Agency: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established on 1 September 2022 as a single, accountable Commonwealth authority that delivers a whole-of-nation approach to reducing disaster risk, planning, preparing for, responding to and recovering from all hazards across the emergency management continuum. NEMA works closely with States and Territories to deliver the best outcome for communities across Australia. To help communities respond and recover, while preparing Australia for future emergencies, we: Fund programs and initiatives, big and small, that help communities in times of emergency, as well as to recover and prepare, including through disaster recovery funding and the Disaster Ready Fund to help reduce the risk and impact of disasters. Have officers located across Australia, working in partnership with States and Territories to support disaster-affected communities to collectively build resilience, reduce risk and harm and effectively respond to and recover from disasters. Provide national leadership to share knowledge, situational awareness, and trends in disaster efforts to inform, guide and shape the national picture and decision-making at the Commonwealth, State and local Government level – including through policy development and strategy to improve risk reduction, resilience and recovery. Provide round-the-clock all-hazards monitoring and operational coordination for domestic and international emergencies, including supply chain disruptions, critical infrastructure outages, biosecurity risks and widespread cyber-attacks, and through supporting preparedness and response activities, including through the operationalisation of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework. Overview of the Branch and Section: The Crisis Intelligence Section (CIS) conducts analysis on emerging and ongoing crises affecting Australia and Australian interests. The section provides all-hazards intelligence, specialising in natural hazards and space weather events, to enable data and evidence based decision making during preparedness and response phases of the emergency management continuum. CIS engages widely across National, State, Territory and local Governments, industry and commercial stakeholders to produce evidence-based, data-driven decision support. CIS maintains four base functions; Current Operations Intelligence, Futures Intelligence, Open Source Intelligence and Geospatial Operations. The CIS supports NEMA and Australian Government analysis and planning functions within the National Situation Room, informing decision makers, coordination and planning. About the role: CIS Assistant Director’s (CIS AD) manage the production of all-hazards intelligence analysis and products. CIS AD’s operate in a fast-paced environment and manage a team of analysts to provide intelligence support during dynamic events to enable decision making and support crisis response. CIS AD’s are required to develop the capability of their team and build procedures and processes to support the Crisis Intelligence Section’s strategic goals. The role is Canberra based and performs critical functions on behalf of the Australian Government and is sometimes required to perform outside of core business hours during crises, and may also be required to participate in Crisis Coordination Teams. Our ideal candidate: We are seeking highly motivated critical thinkers and problem solvers who enjoy working in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment. Assistant Directors need to remain calm under pressure and lead with composure in high pressure situations. Candidates should be naturally curious and seek a deeper understanding of diverse topics and capable of working independently and as part of a team. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age people and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential. Specific duties/responsibilities: Under broad strategic direction, lead a small team of intelligence analysts. Develop team processes and procedures to build capability consistent with strategic requirements. Lead the delivery of timely, concise and evidence-based decision support intelligence products. Maintain strategic awareness of requirements and priorities and align work projects to support decision making and situational awareness. Foster a collaborative, psychologically safe team environment. Translate broad strategic direction into prioritised and clear tasking and requirements. Role requirements/qualifications: Attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in analytical roles and/or with structured analytical techniques. Demonstrated ability to deliver projects in a timely manner within high tempo, dynamic environments. Experience leading and developing small teams and broad stakeholder engagement. Commitment to continual improvement and professional development. Demonstrate an awareness of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework (AGCMF). Adaptability, and confidence operating in uncertainty. Psychometric testing and a work sample assessment may occur. Applicant response: As part of your application, you will be required to prepare a one page response document (minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format), which you will upload in the next section. Please ensure you read the instructions carefully, noting failure to address identified requirements may lead to your application being deemed ineligible. How to apply: Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level Standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership System information relevant to the classification. You are required to submit your application in the online recruitment system (ourPeople). As part of your application, you will need to provide: Your CV. Details of two referees. Include your full name and the Requisition Number - 136406 in the footer of any documents being uploaded. Eligibility and Specific Conditions of Employment To be eligible to work with the NEMA you must: Be an Australian Citizen. Fulfil the Agency’s minimum requirements by satisfactorily answering all screening questions during the application process. Obtain and maintain the required AGSVA clearance. Satisfy a probation period. Undergo a health assessment (if applicable). Technical Assistance If you are experiencing problems submitting your application online, please email the nature of the issues you are experiencing to Recruitment ( ) including screen captures if necessary. A response will be sent during business hours. Notes Remuneration: The Agency offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position. If you have identified as having a disability, please indicate whether you require any support throughout the selection process. For further information please contact Recruitment: The National Emergency Management Agency acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. 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