Advisers (El1), Industry, Infrastructure and Environment Division

Location: Barton, ACT

Application Closing Date: 02-Feb-2025 **by 11:30pm AEDT**

**Classification**

Executive Level 1 ($121,717 - $138,722)

**Employment Type**

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (an initial period of up to 12 months with possibility of extension)

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

**Flexible Work**

At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of ‘how can we make this work?’ and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.

**Who we are**

Industry, Infrastructure and Environment Division (II&E) offers fascinating work on issues that matter and prides itself on its culture. The content is diverse, the work is fast and meaningful, and the people are great. We work together to solve interesting and cross-cutting problems, strive to make a difference, lean into tough issues, focus on what matters most, and respect and support each other. We liaise closely across Commonwealth agencies and with others, working together to get things done.

**What you will do**

II&E is looking to fill EL1 Adviser positions. Vacancies are available immediately and over the course of 2025. EL1 Advisers have a key role in II&E’s small teams, working across a wide range of portfolios and policy, including: climate change, energy, infrastructure investment, transport, regions and cities, communications, the arts, industry, science, agriculture, the environment and water, resources, and the Future Made in Australia agenda.

EL1 Advisers play a leading role in the analysis and advice teams develop and provide to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet on policy development and program delivery. II&E works in the centre of government decision-making, providing advice to support Commonwealth Budget and Cabinet processes, legislation, and other Parliamentary processes.

II&E are also currently advertising an APS 6 Adviser role. If you were interested in applying, please see the advert here.

**What you will bring**

We work in a dynamic, collaborative and fast paced environment, so we are looking for people who work effectively and independently under pressure and can balance a number of priorities.

Your key skills, experience and attributes will include:

- Strategic leader - demonstrated initiative, astute judgement, and the ability to operate under broad direction, often in ambiguous or uncertain situations.
- Support EL2s to lead small teams and deliver big things - with a sense of humour, a focus on wellbeing, positive team dynamics, and developing staff capability and confidence.
- Ability to quickly build relationships and establish rapport - flexibly managing diverse stakeholders, views and sensitivities, to collaboratively deliver the highest priorities.
- Strong verbal and written communication - trusted to engage and brief Senior Executives, offices or Ministers; able to conduct courageous and influential conversations respectfully.
- Can critically engage with highly complex proposals - confident engaging in detail and strategy to form a view and constructively improve consideration of advice and options.
- Subject matter knowledge of some relevant policy portfolios is desirable but not essential.

A merit pool will be established to fill vacancies for 18 months from date of advertising.

**Eligibility**

**Security Clearance Required**

Baseline Vetting (Protected)

**How to apply**
- Your resume (maximum three pages)
- A ‘one page pitch’ telling us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you the best person for the job and to perform at the relevant classification level.

**Contact Officer