Gaz-el1-act - Assistant Dir, Cyber, Digital &

**Contact**:hiringManagerName **Phone**: 02 6275 5919
**Period of Vacancy**:Ongoing
**Number of Vacancies**: Several

**Who can apply**:
The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975'. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

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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 Division**:
The Cyber, Digital and Technology Policy Division brings together a single Home Affairs focus on cyber, digital and emerging technology policy issues. We provide strategic advice that enables Government to make policy on issues such as the ethical use of biometrics and artificial intelligence, and on appropriate legal safeguards and oversight. We lead the development of cyber security policy and oversee implementation of _Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy 2020_.

Our advice supports the Government to consider issues such as how supply chains for critical technology can be secure, or the research and industry partnerships needed to seize the opportunities that quantum computing offers, and tackling ransomware and other cyber challenges.

The Cyber, Digital and Technology Policy Division leads engagement with industry on cyber, digital and emerging technology policy issues. The Division engages internationally and domestically to help shape the development of biometrics to support national security, prosperity and democratic values. The Division also engages across the Commonwealth and with states and territories to strengthen Australia’s national identity system. We consider strategic issues on a whole‑of‑economy level, and design policy solutions. We do this in close engagement with industry partners and likeminded countries.

This strategic advice helps to protect Australians, maintain Australia’s sovereignty and enable Australia’s prosperity. It also supports Australia’s productivity and global competitiveness.

Cyber, Digital and Technology Policy Division is made up of:

- Technology Policy Branch
- Online National Security Branch
- Identity and Biometrics Policy and Strategy Branch
- Cyber Policy and Strategy Branch
- Identity and Biometrics Design and Delivery Branch.

**About the role**:
The Cyber, Digital and Technology Policy Division has multiple current and expected vacancies for EL1 Assistant Directors.

As an Assistant Director you will perform an important leadership role. You will lead work, under limited supervision, on some of the most challenging and complex policy issues facing Australia. You will conduct research and develop policy advice on current and emerging technology and digital policy issues and the implications for Australia’s national security, economic prosperity and social cohesion. You will lead the development of policy, develop written advice and correspondence and engage with a range of stakeholders to test and refine your ideas. Your work will inform the Government’s policy, legislation and engagement with states, territories, other countries and the private sector.

You will provide support, leadership and build capability within your team to achieve identified priorities relating to the strategic goals of the Organisation. You will be the first point of contact for your team to address issues, and manage and monitor performance.

We will support your development with on‑the‑job and formal training and opportunities to work on a range of projects and policy areas. This will help you build your skills and provide a foundation for a diverse and rewarding career.

You will be an analytical and critical thinker with a strong understanding of the work of the Department of Home Affairs. You will have highly developed written and verbal communication skills and take ownership of your team’s performance. You will have demonstrated experience in developing policy to collaboratively advance the Government’s strategic agenda.

Please note that these roles are based in the Australian Capit