Assistant Manager, Trade Measurement Services,

Adelaide, Perth
- Applications close 30 January 2025

**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.

Measurement is integral to a successful economy and to the progress of innovation and science. Our work adapts to, services and enhances the productivity and growth of Australian industries, and aims to ensure a fair, safe, healthy and competitive Australia.

We value the different skills, knowledge and perspectives our employees bring. We’re committed to giving everyone an equal opportunity to participate, contribute and progress. Our values and behaviours centre on being, adaptable, innovative, accountable, strategic, inclusive and influential.

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**:
Reporting to a Region’s Manager, Trade Measurement Services the EL1 Assistant Manager, Trade Measurement Services is accountable under broad direction to undertake very complex work that delivers quality outcomes from trade measurement services functions of NMI.

The position will be responsible for effectively managing a dynamic team, plan and coordinate the Region’s operational plans in line with LMB’s Business and National Compliance Plans and undertake high level trade measurement functions.

It is essential that anyone assigned the duties of Assistant Manager, Trade Measurement Services holds the relevant qualification namely Certificate IV in Government (Trade Measurement) and Certificate IV in Government (Investigations) as prescribed by the _National Measurement Act 1960_ and any regulations made under that Act, for appointment as a trade measurement inspector.

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

- In-depth knowledge of and compliance with legislative, financial and administrative frameworks, government decision-making processes and department guidelines and regulations, including but not limited to, complex trade measurement issues, techniques, verification and trading practices.
- Demonstrated ability to manage tasks to contribute to the delivery of a diverse range of highly specialised technical services and regulatory activities in accordance with best practice, government policy and legislative requirements.
- Demonstrated communication and stakeholder management skills with an ability to initiate, establish and maintain strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, coupled with the ability to negotiate with clients and contractors to communicate the strategic vision of the agency.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a diverse team, ensuring a positive, engaged and high performing team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong productive and collaborative working relationships across the branch, broader department and other stakeholder groups.
- Demonstrated ability, under broad direction, to engage with and resolve complex issues, think strategically, undertake analysis and prepare high level policy advice, reports and