Aps 5 - Policy Officer

$86,887 - $93,066 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Russell - ACT

**The Role**
As an APS 5 Policy Officer, you will work in the Transformation, Policy and Technology Directorate within Defence Export Controls Branch (DEC). DEC plays a key role in protecting Defence capability by contributing to Australia’s counter-proliferation efforts and supporting Australian industry through the timely consideration of export permits.

So what does this mean for you?

You will be working on challenging policy activities that have a real impact on the future of Australia’s Defence export control system. The work we deliver is driven by Government priorities and ensures that stakeholders are able to meet their obligations under Australia’s export control laws.

You will have an opportunity to work with internal and external stakeholders from across government, industry, higher education and research sectors. You will undertake complex policy research, analysis and development to deliver informed and timely outcomes for DEC Branch. You will be trusted to use your skills and experience to develop creative solutions to challenging problems (with support from the rest of your team).

You will have the chance to do work that will diversify your skills and experience to help set you up for success in future roles in Defence or the APS - we are keen to understand what you want out of the role, and how we can help you get there. The right person for this role will be a confident communicator, with an ability to build and sustain stakeholder relationships. They will be responsible for actively managing key stakeholder relationships to meet key business outcomes as required.

DEC is part of the Strategy, Policy, and Industry (SP&I) Group within Defence. SP&I Group is keen to explore opportunities for public servants from all backgrounds. The work of SP&I Group encompasses an array of roles that will enable you to utilise your abilities to the utmost - and develop new ones that will enrich your future prospects. Working within SP&I Group is more than just a job; it offers opportunities over the course of a career to work across diverse national and international security and policy matters of national significance.

**About our Team**
Defence Export Controls Branch (DEC) is the Commonwealth regulator responsible for the movement of Defence-related goods, technology and services both within and outside Australia. DEC supports stakeholders from government, industry, higher education and research sectors, and private individuals to meet their obligations under Australia’s export control laws. The Transformation, Policy and Technology Directorate’s purpose is to deliver business transformation to meet new objectives and adapt to the ever-evolving business landscape. This encompasses policy, process and technology changes underpinned by a strong program management and delivery framework. Transformation also involves a shift in mindset, culture and operations.

Our mission is to create additional value by collaborating and co-designing with key stakeholders to unlock potential in technology through automation and innovation, optimise processes and policies, maximise the use of employees and harness data to maximise the effectiveness and efficiency of Defence Export Controls services. We support the delivery and sustainment of improved ICT infrastructure and data solutions, starting with the My Australian Defence Exports (MADE) system. Through international collaboration, we aim to build capabilities with maturity and address export control hot issues with agility and precision.

Our vision is to deliver capability that provides value and guides Defence Export Controls to its desired future state to meet emerging needs. We aspire to maintain a state of readiness to address emerging challenges, ensuring Defence Export Controls remains at the forefront of Defence policy and technology and is well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the export control environment. We are a small and supportive team of professionals that work closely to achieve outcomes. Our team is drawn from across Defence - we have diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We can offer you flexible working arrangements and will ensure you have the opportunity to pursue a range of formal and informal professional development opportunities to support your future career goals.

an overall commitment to providing high quality support to deliver best practice policy
development.

Traits of people that will thrive in the team include:

- Highly motivated. We want someone who is keen to kick goals and takes the initiative to achieve
- results.
- Excellent judgement and problem solving skills. You will need these when dealing with complex
- situations or stakeholders.
- Great at building relationships. There are many different people who have a stake in the outcomes we are trying to achieve, and you will need to be able to make relationships with them
- work.
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