Program Support Officer

APS 5 - $81,690 - $89,615 per annum plus superannuation
- International Environment, Reef and Oceans
- Adelaide - SA, Brisbane - QLD, Canberra - ACT, Darwin - NT, Hobart - TAS, Melbourne - VIC, Sydney - NSW, Townsville - QLD

**Who we are**
The International Environment, Reef and Ocean Division leads and influences Australia’s engagement on a range of environment related international agreements and treaties - including those relating to oceans, wildlife trade and migratory species - and oversees a range of Pacific environment programs. The division contributes to the protection and sustainable management of Australia’s wildlife, ocean, marine and migratory species, and the Great Barrier Reef. The division comprises the International Environment Branch, the Great Barrier Reef Branch and the Ocean and Wildlife Branch.

The Ocean and Wildlife Branch is responsible for the conservation, protection and sustainable management of the environment. It represents Australia’s international wildlife trade interests, facilitating the listing and conservation planning of marine threatened species and ecological communities under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The Branch also assesses the environmental performance of commercial harvest operations of Australian marine (including commercial fisheries) and terrestrial wildlife consistent with the requirements of the EPBC Act. The Branch is leading delivery of Australia’s Sustainable Ocean Plan and providing a focal point for domestic ocean matters in the department. The Branch manages Australia’s implementation of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species - Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Sharks, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and the List of specimens taken to be suitable for live import.

The Sustainable Fisheries Section is responsible for ensuring the environmental performance of Australia’s fisheries operating in Commonwealth waters and/or interacting with listed threatened and endangered species. The section is also responsible for policy and program coordination of independent data validation, coral traceability and bycatch reduction projects for several fisheries operating in the Great Barrier Reef. Supporting evidence-based decision making is a focus of this section, particularly understanding and reducing risks to protected species from commercial fishing. The section contributes to strategic fisheries policy coordination and has a focus on streamlining, data assurance and ensuring decisions are nature positive to promote ecologically and economically sustainable fisheries and trade.

**The Job**
- Provide effective business and program support services to enable the delivery of Reef and sustainable fisheries programs and decisions in accordance with government policies.
- Work collaboratively across the department and with stakeholders.
- Coordinate workshops and deliver effective secretariat and streamlining functions.
- Supporting program delivery including financial and project tracking and the procurement and contracting of services.

**Please note**: A merit pool list will be established and will be utilised as vacancies become available. The merit pool is valid for 18 months from date of advertisement.

**What we are looking for**
**Knowledge and experience**
- Sound judgement and the ability to work across a team to support outcomes in line with government policies.
- Well developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively and independently as a constructive team member and respond flexibly to changing priorities.
- Good written skills and experience reviewing and collating information.
- Experience coordinating or supporting the delivery of programs and projects within timelines and budget.
- Skills and capabilities.

**Skills and capabilities**
- Some knowledge and experience with government decision making processes or project management.
- Ability to deliver high quality business support services to meet program outcomes.
- Ability to manage competing priorities while achieving team outcomes.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and show sound judgement.

**Eligibility and other requirements**
**Citizenship** - To be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.

**Security Clearance**:

- This position requires a **Baseline Vetting** security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

**Pre-employment Check** - Your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment,