The opportunity
PM&C is actively seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander professionals to join us in a variety of roles available now and into the future.
This might include working on First Nations matters or a broad range of other policy and programs of national significance, or corporate and governance roles.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people joining PM&C will be connected and supported by the:
- Mara Network, where staff support each other, share information and lived experiences, recognise and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, traditions and diversity, and elevate issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous Staff Liaison Officers who will assist you to adjust to PM&C workplace culture and connect you with information to help you to thrive at PM&C.
What you’ll be doing
Depending on where you’re placed (based on your skills, experience and ambitions), an Executive level 1 or 2 role at PM&C may encompass a range of responsibilities, such as:
- Leading a team to provide advice to the Prime Minister and the senior executive of PM&C. Support Cabinet and its committees; work with various government agencies on policy development and implementation, and contribute to the Budget process and form relationships with external stakeholders to inform policy advice.
- Leading projects and reforms. This might include tasks such as project and resource management, crafting consultation papers, or contributing to the development of draft legislation.
- Research and analysis to provide advice to senior leaders, Ministers and stakeholders on complex matters.
- Preparation of reports, briefings, Cabinet submissions, speeches, responses to parliamentary questions, and other correspondence.
- Supervising and coaching team members, including prioritising and delegating work, capability development, and overseeing performance outcomes.
Some immediate and/or expected vacancies to be filled through this recruitment process include:
- Assistant Directors (EL1) in the Policy, Projects and Taskforce Office, Resilience and Crisis Management Division, First Nations Policy Branch, Quad and AUKUS Policy Branch, Net Zero Economy Agency (NZEA)* and multiple positions throughout International Division.
- Directors (EL2) in First Nations Policy Branch and International Division.
A range of other opportunities may arise and offered to successful candidates over the next 18 months.
*Currently, as part of PM&C, non-SES NZEA employees are covered by the employment conditions under the PM&C Enterprise Agreement 2024-27. The Agency is expected to transition to being a separate entity in February 2025, the Net Zero Economy Authority. Once established NZEA employees will transfer under Machinery of Government (MoG) changes to the Authority.
Why you’re the ideal candidate
Are you an experienced middle manager or leader seeking a fresh challenge? Perhaps you're ready to take the next step in your career, eager to broaden your horizons.
Tell us about how your unique skills and experiences demonstrates your ability/potential to do the following. You may draw on relevant examples in delivering outcomes in policy, program, projects or enabling business areas (such as finance, Information Technology, governance and human resources).
Do you have some, but not all of the below experience? We encourage you to still apply. Use your application to tell us about your skills and potential to grow in a supported environment.
Eligibility
- The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people.
- Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing. At PM&C to be eligible for this position you should be an Australian Citizen at the closing date of application, unless exceptional circumstances apply.
- The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
- The successful candidate will be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check, and will normally be subject to a six-month probation period if new to the APS or has not yet completed their probation period elsewhere in the APS.
How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you! Submit an online application through the Apply link by 27-Oct-2024 at 11:30pm AEDT.