Manager, Executive Level 2, Critical Minerals

Canberra
- Applications close 19 November 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 Department is growing Australia’s critical minerals sector to make Australia a world-leading producer of raw and processed critical minerals. To support the high-quality public policy needed to realise this ambition, the Critical Minerals Economics team:

- provides influential market analysis, insights and advice
- builds cutting edge models
- develops new data sources, and
- engages across the Australian Public Service; the mining and financial sectors; and academia.

We do all of this in a supportive and friendly environment, harnessing diversity and collaborating with policy areas and other agencies. We value innovative thinking, initiative and teamwork. We have a flexible and supportive work environment to enable our people to thrive in their personal and professional lives.

**The opportunity**:

- drive delivery of analytical projects to influence outcomes, including by translating data and economic analysis into impactful advice
- undertake routine managerial and corporate tasks
- build the capability of your team and colleagues
- communicate with Ministers and their advisers, including through oral presentations and briefing products
- teach your team to build and maintain relationships across the department, and with representatives from industry, state and territory government, and other Commonwealth Government agencies
- actively promote a positive, inclusive culture in a diverse workforce.

**What’s in it for you?**:
Your work will help shape Australia’s future economy and trade relationships. You will hone your management and leadership skills, while further developing skills in applied market economics, forecasting and research.

We have high performing teams and a culture that supports individuals to take ownership of their work, grow and succeed. This includes access to on-the-job training, learning and development opportunities and access to opportunities for further studies.

You will have a high degree of access to senior executives and daily opportunities to build networks within the Division, Department and APS.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including translating complex technical concepts to a broader audience
- Good judgement
- Initiative and a can-do, positive attitude
- Strong strategic thinking skills and an ability to influence outcomes
- Ability to balance multiple competing priorities.
- economics
- commerce
- science
- finance
- economic policy.

**What you will do**:
The key duties of the position include:

- Manage a small team (5-8 people)
- Scope and deliver analytical and research projects
- Build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships
- Procure data and manage data subscriptions

**Eligibility**:
**Notes**:
A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is Canberra based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.

**Application information**:
Imagine your team has been asked for advice on the economic impact of a grants program on Australia’s critical minerals sector. Please submit a one-page research plan to inform this advice. Your research plan should identify:

- Research questions
- Appropriate analytical techniques and data sources
- What stakeholders should be involved, why and how
- An outline of proposed project deliverables, and timeframes for those deliverables
- How many people you would need to deliver their project, and their skillsets
- Any potential project risks

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