Secretariat Officer

Canberra

**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**:
The Anti-Dumping Review Panel (ADRP) Secretariat sits within the Legal Branch of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (the department). The Secretariat is a small, agile team which works cooperatively and collaboratively to provide administrative and paralegal support to the ADRP, a statutory panel established to review certain anti-dumping decisions of the Minister for Industry & Science and the Anti-Dumping Commissioner.

You are likely to succeed in the team at the APS6 level if you:

- have excellent attention to detail and high-level organisational skills
- have the capability and capacity to work to tight deadlines
- have well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to listen actively to others and respond appropriately
- have ability to prepare draft Ministerial briefs, correspondence and other public notices
- have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build constructive working relationships with ADRP members, ADRP stakeholders and departmental colleagues

**What you will do**:
At the APS 6 level you will:

- Undertake legal research and complex projects associated with the ADRP and assisting with legal requests from the ADRP as required
- Draft Ministerial submissions, policy documents, Practice Statements and Instructions and Guidelines in relation to the ADRP
- Draft public notices in relation to ADRP activities
- Liaise with, actively develop and maintain working relationships with the ADRP and associated stakeholders (including the Anti-Dumping Commission (ADC), applicants seeking an ADRP review, Australian manufacturers and importers of goods, and foreign exporters)
- Assist with payment arrangements for the ADRP members
- Maintain the ADRP’s public record by preparing draft material and content prior to quality assurance
- Attend, facilitate and take minutes of meetings with ADRP members
- Prepare procurement documentation for the goods and services associated with supporting the ADRP
- Assist with managing the statutory appointments process for members

**Eligibility**:
**Notes**:
A background in law, previous paralegal or legal experience is desirable.

Previous experience working in a Secretariat or administrative role within the Commonwealth Government is preferable.

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.

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