Canberra, Sydney, Darwin, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth
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 Division
The Oil and Gas Division is an integral part of the ongoing energy transition–in Australia, Asia and globally. The teams work on a wide variety of onshore and offshore resources issues including policy and regulatory functions, developing and interpreting legislation and program delivery.
The division prides itself on being an inclusive and positive place to work. Our values include:
embracing clear and open communication
investing in staff development
being inclusive
valuing flexibility as a positive influence on productivity
supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of our staff.
The Branches
The Gas Branch advises Government on gas supply policy in the context of the Government’s long‑term goals of energy transition to net zero. The Branch is responsible for managing the implementation of the Future Gas Strategy, which outlines a pathway for Australia to manage its evolving role as a trusted gas producer and as a responsible climate actor which acts with transparency, integrity, and from a strong evidence base.
The Offshore Strategy Branch is responsible for providing policy and advice to support the safe and responsible regulation of Australia’s offshore oil and gas resources. The branch is leading a review of the offshore environmental management regime to ensure it is fit for purpose in a decarbonising economy and reflects best practice for offshore environmental management.
The Offshore Resources Branch delivers and implements policies and activities consistent with relevant legislation to contribute to the Division's objective of supporting our transition to net zero, balancing Australia's social, economic, and environmental outcomes. The Branch advises and supports government on matters relating to offshore greenhouse gas storage, petroleum exploration and production project and LNG.
Our ideal candidate
Within the department there are availabilities at the EL2 level within three distinctive position types. Legislative Manager, Policy Manager, Title Manager. Please indicate which position type you are applying for.
What we are looking for in an ideal Legislative Manager:
Has the ability to resolve complex, sensitive regulatory, legal and policy issues.
Has high level analytical skills to develop and interpret legislative and regulatory frameworks.
Is adaptable, resilient, and able to deal with uncertainty.
Can manage competing priorities to deliver regulatory and legislative reforms within set timeframes.
Comfortable making decisions and providing impartial and forthright advice based on sound judgement, with an awareness of the broader environment.
Has exceptional written and verbal communication skills and can negotiate persuasively.
Demonstrates effective stakeholder engagement skills, including working with the Minister’s Office, internal and external stakeholders, and States and Territories.
What we are looking for in a Policy Manager:
Needs to communicate clearly, persuasively, and convey information in a way that is tailored to the audience.
Demonstrate sound decision-making and judgement to provide advice and deliver results that contribute to strategic priorities.
Experience with or the ability to interpret and deliver complex policy and/or legislative work.
The capability to be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with a network of key internal and external stakeholders.
Has an excellent understanding of government process, including experience with briefings, cabinet submissions, budgetary processes & new policy proposals.
Leading public consultation processes on policy reform options.
What we are looking for in a Titles Manager:
Demonstrates capabilities to manager complex real-world issues, including providing evidence-based advice through information and data analysis from a range of sources to provide clear and influential advice.
Have experience with or knowledge of Australia’s offshore resources regulatory regime and an understanding of titles management.
Demonstrates effective stakeholder engagement capabilities including fostering productive working relationships with a range of audiences, including working with industry, States and Territories.
The ability to develop and interpret work with legislative and regulatory frameworks.
Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.
What you will do
Working in the Oil and Gas Division you will:
work in a supportive environment with a high degree of independence,
provide accurate, high-quality advice on complex matters for the Minister and Senior Executive,
engage with policy areas, central agencies, the Executive and ministerial offices to provide a strategic, whole-of-portfolio approach to gas and energy priorities,
apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to engage with whole-of-government priorities and support delivery of the portfolio’s policy agenda,
liaise and work closely with colleagues and stakeholders, including other Commonwealth agencies, state governments and the private sector.
Depending on the role, you may:
Interpret, develop, and provide advice on policy, legislation, and regulations.
Develop, interpret, and administer legislation and prepare explanatory materials and supporting documents for bills and regulations.
Oversee the preparation of drafting instructions and associated explanatory documentation for Bills and regulations and review draft regulatory amendments.
Drive the development and delivery of bills and legislative instruments, including managing internal and external consultation and working with drafters at the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.
Work on complex, cross-cutting and often technical policy and regulatory issues, managing competing priorities to delivery timely results.
Oversee the development of policy development and advice to support the transition to net zero and key international and domestic engagement opportunities.
Manage the delivery of market intelligence to underpin gas policy development and advice.
Eligibility
To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.
Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
Notes
There are multiple positions within each category please indicate which position type you are applying for.
The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. These vacancies are Canberra based, although flexible or remote work arrangements will be considered, and candidates from other states and territories are encouraged to apply. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.
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.
Application information
Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.
Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 750 words and should align to the key duties listed above.
Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).
Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact
[email protected] or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.
Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.
Contact Information
For more information regarding this opportunity, please reach out to the relevant contact:
Policy & Legislative roles: Catherine Kesteven - (02) 6243 7368
Titles roles: Cliff Weeks - (08) 6254 8913
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