Manager Trade Measurement Services

Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth
- Applications close 30 October 2024

**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.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.
**About the team**:
The **National Measurement Institute **(NMI) is the Australian Government’s national authority on measurement. We play an important role in the Australian economy by maintaining and regulating Australia’s measurement system, developing, and maintaining national measurement standards, and delivering world-class measurement products and client services.

The **Legal Metrology Branch **plays an important role in ensuring Australian consumers and industry can rely on trusted measurements for fair trade in goods and services. To ensure traders comply with the law and adopt correct measurement trading practices, we employ inspectors who check that measuring instruments (for example, weighing scales, fuel pumps and weighbridges) are accurate throughout Australia, pre-packaged articles contain the correct amount of produce, and that fuel sold in service stations complies with fuel quality standards.

We also support the outcomes of other government agencies, undertaking inspection and audit activities through memoranda of understanding.

**The opportunity**:
Operating with a high level of autonomy under the broad direction of the General Manager, Legal Metrology Branch the position provides leadership and direction managing the delivery of highly complex and/or sensitive issues across a diverse range of specialised technical services and regulatory activities impacting a wide range of both internal and external stakeholders to maintain and strengthen Australia’s trade measurement framework in accordance with legislative requirements and operational arrangements within the NMI.

The position will be responsible for effectively managing a dynamic team across WA, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory, plan and coordinate the region’s operational plans in line with LMB’s Business and National Compliance Plans.

The capabilities listed below describe the specific skills, knowledge and behaviours required to successfully perform this job role:

- Extensive knowledge of and compliance with legislative, financial, and administrative frameworks, government decision-making processes and department guidelines and regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies, business plans and strategies in line with corporate goals.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in leadership and management within a regulatory environment, including recruitment, training, and staff development.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal and strong communication skills including the ability to liaise and negotiate with a broad cross section of internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to provide advice, promote and educate internal and external stakeholders regarding technical matters.
- Relevant qualifications and/or extensive work experience within a similar field.

**What you will do**:
This is a list of primary duties and responsibilities that are typically performed in this role under broad direction / supervision:

- Demonstrate behaviours consistent with the APS Code of Conduct and NMI’s values of being inclusive, strategic, influential, adaptive, accountable, and innovative while leading and supporting others to do the same.
- Determine, lead, and manage the region’s trade measurement teams including planning, budgeting, and the service delivery in accordance with the National Compliance Program.
- Plan and develop proactive strategic compliance activities and work priorities, monitoring and reporting on program performance and contributing to the ongoing development of the National Compliance Plan.
- Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders, including the business sector, consumers and other government agencies, trade measurement and legal metrology advice, promotion and education as required.
- Contribute to the development and assist in the implementation of legislation, strateg