EL1 - Assistant Director, Arts Development & Investment

at  Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development

CONTACT OFFICER:

Julia Balkwell on 02 6136 6810 or Julia.Balkwell@arts.gov.au; Fiona Perry on 02 6136 6728 or Fiona.Perry@communications.gov.au

THE OPPORTUNITY WE HAVE AVAILABLE

We are seeking talented and enthusiastic policy professionals to fill Assistant Directors roles in the International and Content Sections.
The Assistant Director International role will lead bilateral and multilateral engagement and initiatives, support cultural exchange and international collaborations, as well as policy research and drafting.
The Assistant Director, Content role will lead the implementation of an Australian content obligation for streaming services, including drafting of legislation and policy development work.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for candidates who have excellent judgement, are highly motivated, flexible to changing priorities, resilient and can work autonomously under limited guidance. You should be adept at building productive relationships with a variety of stakeholders and have the ability to drive, manage and coordinate a diverse work program. Taking responsibility for your achievements and those of your team, monitoring progress and follow through to deliver quality outcomes with a high attention to detail is essential.

To be successful in these roles you will need to showcase and provide examples of the following skills and experience:

• Good critical thinking and the ability to distil complex information, identify critical issues and formulate and convey appropriate policy responses;
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results under pressure and meet tight deadlines, with a demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively between competing demands in a busy work environment;
• Sound judgement, problem-solving skills and ability to use your own initiative;
• A high level of attention to detail and organisation skills;
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to build rapport with a range of stakeholders;
• High quality written and oral communication skills, including the ability to tailor language to different audiences; and
• A positive approach to teamwork and collaboration, including a willingness to help out across a range of tasks during surge periods.

The following skills and experience will also be highly regarded:

• Knowledge and experience in policy and/or the arts;
• Demonstrated skills in policy development and implementation;
• Drafting of legislation;
• Program management

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

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 15 May 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 two pages outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a CV, no more than two pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the ‘Who are we looking for’ section.
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.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

As an Assistant Director, in accordance with the APS Values and Code of Conduct, you will be required to perform duties including but not limited to:

• Draft high-quality strategic policy advice for the Senior Executive and Ministers;
• Establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Respond to priorities of various complexity in a rapidly changing environment;
• Other tasks as required including responding to correspondence; and
• Supervise staff.

As Assistant Director International you will also draft bilateral agreements, engage with multilateral for a including UNESCO and G20, and overseeing a targeted funding program.
As Assistant Director Content you will also lead implementation of an Australian screen content obligation on streaming services and lead development of legislation and associated material.

To be successful in these roles you will need to showcase and provide examples of the following skills and experience:

• Good critical thinking and the ability to distil complex information, identify critical issues and formulate and convey appropriate policy responses;
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results under pressure and meet tight deadlines, with a demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively between competing demands in a busy work environment;
• Sound judgement, problem-solving skills and ability to use your own initiative;
• A high level of attention to detail and organisation skills;
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to build rapport with a range of stakeholders;
• High quality written and oral communication skills, including the ability to tailor language to different audiences; and
• A positive approach to teamwork and collaboration, including a willingness to help out across a range of tasks during surge periods