Assistant Manager

Melbourne, Perth
- Applications close 10 November 2024

**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 team**:
This position is located in the Data Management team of the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA) and the Offshore Infrastructure Registrar (the Registrar). NOPTA is responsible for the day-to-day administration of petroleum and greenhouse gas titles in Commonwealth waters in Australia. NOPTA is the first point of contact for matters relating to offshore titles administration. The Registrar administers licences for offshore renewable energy projects, including transmission and related infrastructure in Australian Commonwealth waters. Staff supporting the Registrar are located within NOPTA.

**The opportunity**:
**What’s in it for you?**:
At NOPTA we value innovation and encourage creativity. We strive for continuous improvement and have a unique and supportive environment where communication, collaboration and respect are at the forefront of everything we do. Join our team at NOPTA and experience a range of positive and inclusive benefits, such as:

- A values-based culture, with supportive, people-focused leadership
- Role autonomy, with opportunities to develop and diversify your skills
- Individual and team-based work with a focus on outcomes
- Opportunities for remote and hybrid work arrangements
- Generous and flexible leave provisions

The position will be based in the Perth or Melbourne Office, although a remote engagement from an alternative location within Australia may be considered.
- Extensive experience in a similar data management position in the petroleum or resources industry.
- Strong and contemporary analytical or statistical abilities.
- High attention to detail with the ability to complete set tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
- The ability to think strategically and contribute to strategic direction.
- Self-motivation, integrity and the capacity to follow-through and achieve results.
- Strong and effective communication skills with a history of building productive relationships and successfully influencing without formal authority.

The following qualities are highly desirable:

- Knowledge of oil and gas operations and the range of data generated by these activities (in particular, well data).
- Advanced MS Office skills or experience with database operations.

**What you will do**:
You will support the team manager to ensure NOPTA and the Registrar meet their legislative and corporate obligations in relation to Data Management, including but not limited to the following key responsibilities:

- Supervising a small team of specialists, responsible for the collation, review and compliance of a range of industry-submitted, well-related reports and datasets.
- Accessing the data management systems of NOPTA and those of our major partners to input, update and verify metadata information.
- Generating reports to identify non-compliance and forecasting submission expectations.
- Receiving, recording and monitoring data submissions made under regulatory obligation.
- Notifying titleholders of shortfalls or basic omissions in reports and data.
- Recording the receipt and contents compliance status of data submissions on NOPTA business systems.
- Conducting and overseeing regular reviews of metadata, maintaining registers and preparing statistical and other reports on data submissions and associated matters.
- Analysing data and datasets to identify areas for improvement; and cleansing of these data sets.
- Any other services of a similar nature for which the incumbent has the required skills and experience, as directed from time to time.

**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.

The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is Melbourne or Perth based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach