APS6 - Board Support Officer, Classification Branch

at  Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development

THE OPPORTUNITY WE HAVE AVAILABLE

The Classification Branch provides policy and operational advice, education and training on the classification of films, computer games and publications. It delivers operational and secretariat support to the Classification Board and Classification Review Board (the Boards) and supports industry through the administration of approved classification tools. The Branch is also responsible for the oversight of the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995 and the National Classification Scheme.
Classification helps Australians make informed decisions about what to watch and play, and helps parents and carers protect children from harmful content. You can learn more about classification at www.classification.gov.au.
We are seeking a talented person to provide direct support to the Director and Deputy Director of the Classification Board (the Board) in organising the daily work of the Board to meet statutory deadlines and maintain quality standards. The position is a Departmental position in the Classification Branch however involves supporting the Board in its day to day operations.

The role of the Classification Board Support Officer will include:

• Providing secretariat support to the Board in relation to daily work programs, Board meetings, development / training activities and travel and onboarding of new members
• The coordination and delivery of reporting on Board activities, including compiling statistics and preparation of monthly reports and the co-ordination of responses to Departmental requests
• Providing operational support for Board members, including facilitating effective work processes and records management
• Contributing to a range of written material, including preparation of Board meeting papers, Board correspondence, briefings, Annual Report and other written materials as required
• Contributing to continuous improvement processes, including the design and implementation of Board procedures and documentation to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and APS policy and practices.

The role may involve some travel to Canberra and viewing film, game or publication content that is high in impact and/or objectionable.
Note: A merit pool will be established for a period of 18 months from the date of this advertisement as a result of the selection process to fill similar vacancies in the department and across the APS.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate good judgement, a positive attitude, resourcefulness, initiative and flexibility to deliver results.

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate:

• The ability to communicate with influence, clearly articulating messages in written and oral forms
• Excellent organisational skills including the ability to multitask under time pressures to meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and liaison skills with experience in stakeholder relationships that achieve successful outcomes
• The ability to take initiative, contributing new ideas and identification of opportunities to improve the efficiency of business processes.
• The ability to exercise good judgment, maturity and balance, and the ability to apply reason, common sense and sensitivity when assessing a wide variety of material
• The ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment and complete work with high degree of professionalism, integrity and respect

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

• Citizenship: To be eligible for employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts applicants must be an Australian citizen.
• Health Assessment: The preferred applicant may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline Level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for this opportunity close at 11:59pm AEST, Wednesday 17 April 2024.
In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a statement of no more than 2 pages outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a CV, no more than 4 pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the ‘Who are we looking for’ section.
Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed, the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted, you may be asked to undertake further assessment, this may include work sample testing, interviews, and reference checks.
Your application should be received through the department’s online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.
If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team on 02 6274 6161 or via email at recruitment@infrastructure.gov.au to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.
Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you find accessibility limitations in our systems, please contact recruitment@infrastructure.gov.au and an alternative application format will be provided to you.
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• Providing secretariat support to the Board in relation to daily work programs, Board meetings, development / training activities and travel and onboarding of new members
• The coordination and delivery of reporting on Board activities, including compiling statistics and preparation of monthly reports and the co-ordination of responses to Departmental requests
• Providing operational support for Board members, including facilitating effective work processes and records management
• Contributing to a range of written material, including preparation of Board meeting papers, Board correspondence, briefings, Annual Report and other written materials as required
• Contributing to continuous improvement processes, including the design and implementation of Board procedures and documentation to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and APS policy and practices