Program Leader

1 week ago


Canberra, Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Full time

EL 2 - $141,563 - $164,475 per annum plus superannuation
- ABARES Division
- Canberra - ACT, Melbourne - VIC

**Who we are**
The Biosecurity Research and Analysis Branch in ABARES works independently and with the broader research and stakeholder community to provide solutions that contribute to the Department’s strategic objective of strengthening our national biosecurity system to provide a risk-based approach and an appropriate level of protection for Australia’s people, our environment and economy.

**The Job**
Duties and responsibilities include:

- Oversee the preparation of reports, papers and presentations to support evidence-based policy.
- Provide effective and timely high-level advice to the Department, the ABARES Executive, and other stakeholder agencies and organisations.
- Provide strategic leadership to the program, build research and analysis capability, guide and mentor staff.
- Build and maintain partnerships and ensure effective communication and consultation with key stakeholders in ABARES, the Department and the broader research community.
- Conceive ideas for new projects based on stakeholder need and identify research opportunities for ABARES.
- Manage human and financial resources in accordance with the values and legislated frameworks of the Australian Public Service.

**Please note **that the merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may also be used to fill future ongoing vacancies in the branch where the duties are of a similar nature.

**What are we looking for**
**Knowledge and experience**
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

- Experience in developing and undertaking policy relevant, model-based, economic or scientific research and analysis, and in interpreting and advising on real-world problems.
- Experience in leading specialist research teams and in managing staff in a research environment.
- Knowledge of Australia’s biosecurity system and an understanding of current and emerging issues confronting the system would be an advantage.

**Mandatory qualifications**
Relevant tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline. Honours or postgraduate qualifications would be an advantage.



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