Assistant Managers, Executive Level 1, Oil

Canberra
- Applications close September 17

**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 branch**:
The Decommissioning Branch is leading and shaping the government’s offshore oil and gas decommissioning policy and regulatory reforms. The branch plays a key role in the government’s Net Zero ambitions ensuring that end of life oil and gas infrastructure is decommissioned appropriately.

The branch:

- provides advice to Government on policy, commercial and regulatory options to ensure oil and gas companies fulfill their decommissioning obligations
- develops policy related to financial assurance, decommissioning regulations, and decommissioning planning
- develops complex policy reform and works with stakeholders to build support for implementation
- engages across industry, states and territories and internationally to progress best practice decommissioning
- provides advice and guidance to support offshore oil and gas decommissioning outcomes.

**The opportunity**:
We have multiple current or expected vacancies at the Assistant Manager (Executive Level 1) level across the branch:

- **Decommissioning Roadmap Section **- supporting finalisation and release of the decommissioning roadmap. Implementation of actions under the roadmap, including through the provision of decommissioning policy advice and guidance and managing engagement with key stakeholders including industry and states and territories.
- **Insolvency Policy and Response Strategy Section **- preparing for and responding to imminent insolvency events in offshore petroleum projects. The team undertakes complex policy analysis, informed by technical, commercial, legal and financial considerations, to mitigate government’s exposure and promote increased industry responsibility.
- **Risk Mitigation Strategy **- working with stakeholders, the team develops policy reforms to ensure the Government is prepared to respond to future decommissioning challenges including offshore oil and gas titleholder insolvency and seeping wells.
- **Financial Assurance Policy Section **- developing and implementing reforms to the decommissioning and financial assurance arrangements for Australian offshore oil and gas activities. The team analyses and develops policy to ensure the risks and liabilities of offshore activities remain the responsibility of industry.

This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies in areas listed above as well as establish a merit pool for a period of 18 months.

**What’s in it for you?**:
You will contribute to high profile work that is driving Australia’s forward agenda for offshore oil and gas decommissioning policy and is at the cutting edge of regulatory reform. You will have the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across government, industry, states and territories and international partners, in support of effective decommissioning policy and regulatory reform. You will help ensure that oil and gas companies fulfill their decommissioning obligations while meeting environmental and safety outcomes. You will drive government actions including through Cabinet processes.
- ability to lead small teams in the delivery of key outcomes
- strategic thinking to solve complex policy and regulatory problems
- strong policy analysis and analytical skills
- an ability to think creatively and the motivation to work through ambiguous and complex problems
- stakeholder engagement skills with an ability to build stakeholder relationships both within the department and across government
- can communicate with influence, including written and verbal communication skills
- an ability to act with integrity, personal accountability, professionalism and use sound judgement.

People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.

**What you will do**:
As an Assistant Manager (Executive Level 1), in accordance with the **APSCs Work Level Standard