Analysts and Assistant Managers, Aps Level 5, 6 and

**Job no**: 512931

**Employment type**: Non-Ongoing - Specified Term, Ongoing

**Location**: Canberra

**Categories**: Economics, Statistics, APS Level 5, APS Level 6, Executive Level 1, Data

**About the department**:
The department plays a key role in the Australian Government’s agenda to create jobs and build a stronger, more resilient and competitive economy. Our work builds on Australia’s existing strengths, supports businesses to grow, and drives new opportunities for long-term productivity growth and prosperity. The success of the department helps Australia recover from the economic consequences of COVID‑19 and adapt to its ongoing effects. Through our work, we support the Government’s economic recovery plan and help to deliver a better future for all Australians.

**About the Office of Supply Chain Resilience**:
The Office of Supply Chain Resilience (OSCR) works with Commonwealth agencies, states, territories, industry and international partners to identify and monitor critical supply chain risks, and coordinate responses. Our focus is on supply chains critical to the national interest—our national security, economic stability and the safety and wellbeing of Australians—we work to ensure Australia can access the essential goods we need. We integrate economic, national security, and international expertise to ensure a holistic, whole-of-government approach to these issues.

**About the Section**:
OSCR’s Economic and Strategic Assessments (ESA) section uses data analytics to identify supply chain vulnerabilities that are consequential to the lives and livelihoods of Australians. Building on the framework developed by the Productivity Commission in its Vulnerable Supply Chains report, ESA draws on Australian and global trade data, information on domestic and international industrial production, and other sources of quantitative and qualitative evidence to understand supply chain risks. The section works closely with OSCR’s other two sections: Industry and Expert Insights, and Policy and Coordination, to develop high-quality, holistic policy advice that incorporates economic, industry, security and international considerations.

We are seeking highly motivated and skilled analyst who can demonstrate their ability to:

- think strategically, and incorporate the broader context when solving complex problems;
- work in a high-performing team to deliver time-sensitive, high-quality advice, including under limited supervision;
- develop and maintain productive relationships and achieve outcomes on complex matters involving multiple stakeholders;
- manage competing priorities under pressure in a dynamic and often fast-paced environment;
- communicate with influence, write clearly and concisely, and excellent attention to detail; and
- identify learning opportunities and a commitment to personal development.

To be successful, you will also have one or more of the following technical attributes:

- demonstrated experience in data analysis and technical research, along with problem solving;
- proven user of one or more data analysis software or programming languages such as R, Python, SQL or Excel, and experience and proficiency in data visualisation;
- the ability to distil complex data issues into easy to understand concepts;
- an understanding of key concepts underlying public and private data holdings that will help inform supply chain risks and opportunities, such as Australian customs data, Australian and global trade data, and freight and logistics data;
- familiarity with ABS’s BLADE database and other microdata held by ABS and other relevant government agencies (such as Home Affairs);
- familiarity with and ability to manipulate input-output data.

**What you will do**:
As an APS Level 5 Analyst you will:

- conduct data analysis and technical research, using analytical and quantitative tools, to identify critical supply chain vulnerabilities and support policy development;
- develop and maintain databases and analytical models to support the team’s work;
- prepare written reports and presentations to communicate complex data issues and policy recommendations; and
- collaborate with a range of stakeholders to gather data and share methodologies and insights including DISR colleagues, international partners, academics, and Australian government agencies including Treasury, Home Affairs, Defence, ABS, CSIRO, DFAT, and Geoscience Australia.

In addition to the above, as an APS Level 6 Analyst you will:

- perform tasks with a high degree of autonomy under limited supervision and direction;
- demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you will be required to liaise with stakeholders, negotiate with other agencies, and present to senior management; and
- have an advanced understanding of the policy landscape relating to supply chains or technical skills relating to identified programming languages and software and use of relevant datasets.

In addition to the above