Assistant Managers, Executive Level 1, Multiple

Canberra
- Applications close 11 March

**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 Oil & Gas Division**:
The Oil and Gas Division is an integral part of the ongoing energy transition - in Australia, Asia and globally. The teams work on a wide variety of onshore and offshore resources issues including policy and regulatory functions, developing and interpreting legislation, offshore petroleum titles management, and program delivery.

The division prides itself on being an inclusive and positive place to work. Our values include:

- embracing clear and open communication
- investing in staff development
- being inclusive and valuing flexibility as a positive influence on productivity
- supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of our staff.

The Gas Branch advises Government on gas supply policy in the context of the Government’s long‑term goals of energy transition.

**About the Industry and Manufacturing Division**:
The Australian Government has established clear targets and priorities to achieve net zero emissions and combat climate change. The work of the Industry and Manufacturing Division plays a critical role in supporting the objectives set by the Government working closely with Ministers and across Government.

The Industrial Net Zero Planning & Policy Branch is tackling key policy challenges facing industry and specific sectors with large decarbonisation and transformation agendas. The Branch delivers on industry policy that enables Australian companies to contribute to global decarbonisation efforts, including Australia’s goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

**The opportunity**:
You will be contributing to facilitating a well-functioning domestic wholesale gas market with adequate gas supply at reasonable prices and on reasonable terms for both suppliers and buyers.

Adhering to the Work Level Standards for an Executive Level 1 employee, you will:

- be able to undertake work that is very complex or sensitive and operate under broad direction,
- exercise a considerable degree of independence and perform a leadership role, which may include providing direction to others, contributing to team planning, and supervising or mentoring staff,
- demonstrate sound decision-making and judgement to provide advice and deliver results that contribute to strategic priorities,
- need to communicate clearly, and convey information in a way that is tailored to the audience, and
- be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with a network of key internal and external stakeholders.

**What you will do**:
Working in the Industry and Manufacturing Division and in the Oil and Gas Division, you will:

- work in a supportive environment with a high degree of independence,
- provide accurate, high-quality advice on complex matters for the Minister or Senior Executive,
- liaise and work closely with colleagues and stakeholders, including other Commonwealth agencies, state governments and the private sector.

Depending on the role, you may:

- utilise market analysis and data analytical skills to inform advice for decision makers,
- interpret, develop and provide advice on policy, legislation and regulations,
- develop, interpret and administer legislation,
- deliver high value programs with commercial and operational risks.

**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.

**Application information**:
Please provide a statement explaining what you think are the key challenges for the Australian Government in implementing the Gas Market Code which is a regulation under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (the Act). You can respond in any style or form you like such as an essay format, an infographic or a combination of both. Your response can contain no more than 3500 characters (approximately 500 words).

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