Gaz - El1 - Act/nsw/sa/qld/vic - Data Science

**Contact**:hiringManagerName **Phone**: 0414 060 574
**Period of Vacancy**:Ongoing
**Number of Vacancies**: Several

**Who can apply**:
Please note this opportunity is available to current Australian Public Service employees and all eligible members of the community.

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The Department of Home Affairs is responsible for centrally coordinated strategy and policy leadership in relation to domestic national security arrangements, law enforcement, emergency management, counter-terrorism, social cohesion, the protection of our sovereignty, the integrity of our border and the resilience of our national infrastructure.

The Australian Border Force, an operationally independent body within the Department of Home Affairs, is Australia's frontline border law enforcement agency and Australia's customs service. The Australian Border Force's mission is to protect Australia's border and facilitate the legitimate movement of people and goods across it.

**Overview of the Branch and Section**:
Data Science Branch is committed to high standards or integrity and ethical responsibility. We are leading efforts to improve accountability and transparency throughout the lifecycle of our analytic capabilities. This includes taking active measures to assess and counteract analytic bias within artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities, ensuring high standards of integrity, and using data ethical and responsible manner.

Workforce diversity is critical to performance in our field. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workforce across gender, culture, religion, identity and life experience domains. We invest heavily in our people recognising the critical role empowered staff play in leading innovation.

**About the role**:
There are several exciting opportunities in the section at the EL1 level for Data Science Managers working across different border domains including cargo, mail, trade, traveller and visa. You will develop and deliver analytical products to support business lines across the portfolio, including Visa Programme areas, Intelligence Division and the Australian Border Force (ABF) operations.

Data Science Managers are responsible for leading the development of analytical products. They manage a team of data scientists, analysts and engineers to design and deliver analytic solutions. Data Science Managers develop strong relationships with business lines across the portfolio and work closely with ICT to facilitate the integration of analytical products into production systems. Data Science Managers represent the section in a variety of forums and act as an advocate for the Department’s data science capabilities.

The Branch is looking for people with strong analytical and problem solving skills who enjoy working with data and cutting edge technology. The ability to work well within a team, and to develop positive working relationships with others within and external to the Department is essential. You will be self-driven and have a commitment to innovation.

**Specific duties/responsibilities**:

- Lead the development and delivery of analytical and data-driven solutions to business problems
- Engage and collaborate with a range of stakeholders across the Department to establish business requirements and deliver and deploy tailored analytic products
- Develop and maintain up-to-date documentation of analytic products and associated communications, briefing and policy material tailored to specific audiences
- Maintain awareness of the latest research, trends and technology in the field of data science, artificial intelligence and AI ethics
- Collaborate with portfolio, other APS agencies and international partners to enhance data sharing and analytics cooperation and represent the Section and the Department at a variety of forums

**Mandatory Core capabilities**

This position has been assessed in accordance with the APSC Role Evaluation Framework. To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the capabilities, skills and knowledge, and adhere to all relevant aspects described by:

- Work Level Standards
- ILS - A guide to the Integrated Leadership System
- Home Affairs Professional Standards and Integrity Framework
- APS Legislative Requirements
- APS Values and Code of Conduct

**Applicant response**:
Please prepare a one-page Applicant Response in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

- How your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role
- Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
- Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

**How to apply**:

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