Assistant Manager, Executive Level 1, Oil & Gas

Job Description

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. About The Team The Oil and Gas Division is an integral part of the ongoing energy transition–in Australia, Asia and globally. The Division works on a wide variety of onshore and offshore resources issues including policy and regulatory functions, developing and interpreting legislation and program delivery. The Division prides itself on being an inclusive and positive place to work. Our values include: embracing clear and open communication, investing in staff development, being inclusive, valuing flexibility as a positive influence on productivity, supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of our staff. The Gas Branch advises Government on gas supply policy in the context of the Government’s long-term goals of energy transition. The Branch is responsible for leading the implementation of the Future Gas Strategy, an evidence-based framework which underpins the principles and objectives for gas policy in Australia. The Offshore Strategy Branch is responsible for providing policy and advice to support the safe and responsible regulation of Australia’s offshore oil and gas resources. The branch is leading a review of the offshore environmental management regime to ensure it is fit for purpose in a decarbonising economy and reflects best practice for offshore environmental management. We will be looking to fill current ongoing positions in the Gas Branch and creating a merit list for both branches to fill upcoming vacancies. The opportunity The energy transformation underway in Australia is a complex process. Managing the complexity of the future of gas requires continued collaboration, close monitoring, regular review, and adjustment of actions. In the Gas Branch, you will have the opportunity to directly shape future decisions about the energy transition and support Australia’s net zero goals. The Offshore Strategy Branch is responsible for supporting the development and continuous improvement of key regulatory settings for the offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas storage industries. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of key government priorities. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-profile area, exercise creative and strategic thinking, and influence future policy direction. What’s in it for you? Working in the Oil and Gas Division provides the opportunity to develop and sharpen your policy skills undertaking high-profile work. Depending on the team and role, you will network across States and Territories as well as the Commonwealth, engage in both long and short-term policy processes, undertake research and analysis, work on compliance activities including undertaking data analysis, and work directly on Cabinet processes and legislative development. We strongly believe in providing members of our teams with the opportunities they need to build confidence and progress their careers and will consider flexible and remote working arrangements. Our ideal candidate As An Executive Level 1 Employee, You Will: be able to undertake work that is very complex or sensitive and operate under broad direction, exercise a considerable degree of independence and perform a leadership role, which may include providing direction to others, contributing to team planning, and supervising or mentoring staff, demonstrate sound decision-making and judgement to provide advice and deliver results that contribute to strategic priorities, need to communicate clearly, persuasively, and convey information in a way that is tailored to the audience, be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with a network of key internal and external stakeholders. In line with the APS Work level standards, EL1 candidates are expected to demonstrate a higher level of expertise, leadership, strategic thinking, lead more complex work and potentially supervise and lead teams. Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way. What you will do As an Assistant Manager and in accordance with the APSC Work Level Standards for this classification, you will: harness the expertise of your team to progress sensitive and complex issues, help shape the work program for your section, support the Manager and Senior Executive to deliver outcomes, provide leadership, guidance and mentoring for peers and junior staff, establish and promote positive working relationships with stakeholders, proactively identify and implement process and system improvements to deliver on the work program under tight resources, work with limited direction while displaying flexibility, discretion, and judgement. Eligibility To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens. Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level. Notes 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. The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is ACT - Industry House based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further. 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. Contact Information For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Kate Ross on 02 6243 7398 or via email on #J-18808-Ljbffr