Policy and Program Officers, Aps5

2 months ago

Canberra, Australia Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources Full time

Canberra, Sydney, Darwin, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth
- Job closes 12/12/2023

**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.

**About the team**:
This is a great opportunity to work with a collaborative, talented, friendly and flexible team on policy and programs at the cutting edge of technology.

We prioritise and invest in the growth and development of our teams and individuals, and seek to create a workplace which values inclusion and diversity.

The Technology and Digital Division has a range of roles on offer, providing the opportunity to work in teams that are:

- Leading policy development and implementation to support the responsible development and use of AI.
- Developing Australia’s first National Robotics Strategy to promote the responsible production and adoption of robotics and automation technologies.
- Delivering the National Quantum Strategy which will have enormous economic and national security implications, ultimately impacting the health and wellbeing of Australians.
- Leading whole-of-government approaches to critical technology policy, including advising government on over-the-horizon opportunities and risks.
- Driving whole-of-government coordination of digital policies that impact the economy, including supporting the Government’s commitment to reach 1.2 million tech-related jobs by 2030 and monitoring the landscape of our increasing digital world.
- Managing, developing and implementing policy that supports how emerging technologies are regulated to enable a thriving digital economy for Australia.
- Working with leading experts and industry stakeholders domestically and internationally on the design and development of technical standards for critical technologies.
- Contributing to building stronger cyber security capability for the Australian economy.
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Be collaborative and have excellent interpersonal skills
- Have strong research and problem-solving skills
- Have strong coordination skills, be highly organised and be able to manage competing priorities
- Have strong research and analytical skills
- Show initiative and work independently to complete tasks with limited guidance
- Thrive in a dynamic working environment and embrace change
- Be a team player and contribute to setting the direction of work priorities

**What you will do**:
Please note: Technology and Digital Division is not a corporate ICT service delivery division. We focus on government policy and program delivery.

As a Policy or Program Officer, at the APS 6 level, you may:

- Develop policy, including working on New Policy Proposals and Cabinet processes.
- Contribute to whole-of-Government collaboration on strategies and policy relating to critical and digital technologies.
- Contribute to program design and implementation including grant programs and whole-of-Government taskforce programs.
- Prepare written and verbal briefings and correspondence for senior staff, Ministers and stakeholders to provide advice, assistance and information relating to policy or programs.
- Undertake research and analysis into relevant policy and program issues and preparing reports and briefings.
- Lead secretariat functions.
- Plan and draft briefings for international stakeholder engagement.
- Contribute to the shared goals of the team and creating a positive culture.

As a Policy or Program Officer, at the APS 5 level, you may:

- Assist with problem solving and issue resolution, and escalating risks as appropriate.
- Assist with preparing written or verbal briefings and correspondence for senior staff, Ministers, and stakeholders.
- Undertake secretariat functions including arranging the logistics for large meetings or summits.
- Undertake research and analysis into relevant policy and program issues.
- Coordinate responses to ad-hoc data requests from policy, program areas, and Ministers’ offices.
- Assist and coordinate the planning of, and briefings for, international stakeholder engagement.
- Manage shared mailboxes to ensure that tasks, coordination requests and enquiries are handled by the team in a timely manner.
- Contribute to the shared goals of the team and creating a positive culture.

**Eligibility**:
**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,NSW - Sydney

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