APS6 & EL1 Assessment Officer

Posted 10 May 2022
Salary$60 - $85 per hour
LocationCanberra
Job type Contract
DisciplineGovernment, Defence, EmergencyGovernment
ReferenceJO-2203-480309-1

Job description

About the Organisation
 
A large federal government department that develops and implements policies and programs to ensure Australia’s industries remain competitive, profitable, and sustainable.
 
Both roles detailed below.
 
These 2 teams are responsible for developing the policy, designing the regulatory management and oversight and processing licences for exports. The Sections have responsibility for developing and maintaining the systems and processes for the scheme, including the online portal for licence applications; assessing applications for waste export licences; managing and interpreting data and analytics; monitoring compliance; engaging with industry on regulatory requirements; and developing policy settings and frameworks for giving effect to the ban.
 
 EL1 Assistant Directors
 
EL1s will lead the delivery of the key policy areas for their team; supervise and build team capability; oversee the assessment of and make recommendations on applications for licences for delegate consideration; represent the department; maintain stakeholder relationships; make decisions based on professional judgement and the evaluation of applications, underpinned by an extensive knowledge and understanding of compliance in relation to the legislation and policy. Report to management and executive.
 
APS6 - Senior Assessment Officers
 
APS6s will supervise and develop APS5 team members through support and coaching; assess complex applications for licences for EL1 review; represent the department; maintain stakeholder relationships; make decision based on professional judgement and evaluation of licence applications; and have an understanding of compliance in relation to the legislation and policy.
 
 Skills and capabilities
  • Assessment and report/briefing writing, regulatory compliance, auditing, customer relationship management systems and/or with chemistry or plastics knowledge.
  • Providing accurate specialist advice.
  • Undertaking work that is complex in nature, with minimal supervision
  • Compliance with relevant legislation and policy frameworks
  • Making decisions using good judgement, expertise and knowledge.
  • Developing and supporting complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience supervising and supporting staff
  • Science or similar degree would be an advantage
 How to apply
If this role is of interest to you and you would like to know more then please don’t hesitate to contact Eden Morris via emorris@dfp.com.au or 02 6162 7305

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.

Note: You may be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status.