EL1 - Assistant Director, Operational Policy

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 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.
The Assistant Director will be part of the leadership team managing the Classification Branch through change and contributing to shaping the future of classification in Australia.

The Assistant Director is part of a small team and is responsible for a diverse range of tasks, including:

• Working with industry to implement legislative reforms to the classification scheme
• Designing an evaluation and reporting framework for the legislative reforms, including briefings for departmental executives and the Minister
• Providing advice to industry entities developing and seeking ministerial approval of classification tools
• Reporting on the performance of newly approved classification tools to departmental executives and the Minister
• Engaging and fostering productive relationship with the Classification Board on reform implementation and monitoring of classification tools
• Preparing correspondence, reports and briefings for departmental executives, the Minister and the Australian public and responses to media enquiries
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including the legal services, media services, Ministerial and Parliamentary Services branches, and the films and computer games industry
• Contributing to the strategic communications plan for industry and the Australian public on classification reform
• Participating in developing and implementing future classification reform agenda as determined by government.

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 is familiar with, or interested in, contemporary media and technology, including films and computer games. They have experience in applying legislation to their work, has a strong eye for detail, and is proficient in leading a busy team through change. Most importantly, they will have excellent leadership and communication skills. You should be solutions focused, proactive, flexible and agile.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Applies strong judgment, thinks strategically, and identifies opportunities for improved ways of working
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships, including building high performing teams and facilitates cooperation with a variety of stakeholders
• Steers and implements change, deals with uncertainty and delivers on intended results
• Commits to action, manages risk, demonstrates professionalism and negotiates effectively
• Communicates clearly, including the ability to listen, understand and adapt to their audience

While not essential, we will look favourably upon skills and experience in any of these areas:

• People/change management and leadership
• Project/program management, coordination, delivery or reporting
• Experience with using Microsoft 365 systems.

Please refer to the Integrated Leadership System (ILS) EL1 profile for a list of capabilities at the EL1 level.

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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• Working with industry to implement legislative reforms to the classification scheme
• Designing an evaluation and reporting framework for the legislative reforms, including briefings for departmental executives and the Minister
• Providing advice to industry entities developing and seeking ministerial approval of classification tools
• Reporting on the performance of newly approved classification tools to departmental executives and the Minister
• Engaging and fostering productive relationship with the Classification Board on reform implementation and monitoring of classification tools
• Preparing correspondence, reports and briefings for departmental executives, the Minister and the Australian public and responses to media enquiries
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including the legal services, media services, Ministerial and Parliamentary Services branches, and the films and computer games industry
• Contributing to the strategic communications plan for industry and the Australian public on classification reform
• Participating in developing and implementing future classification reform agenda as determined by government