EL1 - Assistant Director, Road and Vehicle Safety Division

at  Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development

CONTACT OFFICER:

Technical Assessment & Approvals: Umesh Shamdasani on 0418 495 024, umesh.shamdasani@infrastructure.gov.au | Safer Roads Programs: Philippa Chapman on 02 6136 7008, philippa.chapman@infrastructure.gov.au or Ryan Barber on 02 6136 6244, ryan.barber@infrastructure.gov.au

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US:

The Business Division: The Road and Vehicle Safety Division sets the policy direction for road safety through the National Road Safety Strategy 2021-30. We drive and support Road Vehicle Safety legislation, provide national leadership and coordination to improve road safety outcomes. We also set and enforce vehicle standards (including safety recalls) as well as overseeing key road and community infrastructure programs in partnership with the states and territories.

THE OPPORTUNITIES WE HAVE AVAILABLE

The department is seeking to fill two Assistant Director positions for two different sections:

• Technical Assessment and Approvals
• Safer Roads Programs

Technical Assessment and Approvals
We have an opportunity for an Assistant Director to lead a team of Technical Assessment Officers. This position will provide you with an opportunity to collaborate and engage with a range of stakeholders whilst applying RVS legislation requirements on a day-to-day basis.
As an Assistant Director will be expected to undertake a range of activities related to the assessment of a variety of application types under the RVS legislation. You will investigate issues, gather evidence, think critically about different stakeholder perspectives, and analyse and interpret data from a variety of sources to make decisions and recommendations.
You will work closely with subject matter experts to ensure the required application processes are followed and decisions are communicated to stakeholders in a timely and appropriate manner. On an ongoing basis, you will also undertake policy development and regulatory improvement activities, as well as participate in technical panels when necessary.

Key duties include:

• Provide direction and leadership to others regarding the purpose and importance of their work and illustrate the relationship between operational tasks and organisational goals.
• Set work tasks that align with the strategic objectives and communicate expected outcomes.
• Make decisions under the RVS legislation by leveraging technical expertise and knowledge of legislative framework requirements.
• Development of vehicle safety policy, procedures and standards.
• Liaison with stakeholders relating to applications, policy and standards, and the development of responses to written requests for information.
• Providing technical input and advice to other assessors and sections within the branch.
• Contributing to risk-based assurance or review activities, such as audits.
• Build and sustain relationships with a network of key people internally and externally.
• Develop written reports, publications, briefings, correspondence, and technical papers on complex issues.
• Confidently present messages in a clear, concise and articulate manner.

Safer Roads Programs
As an Assistant Director in the Targeted Infrastructure Programs Branch you will demonstrate the ability to deliver results, lead and manage teams, and build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Depending on the role, you may be undertaking a number of the following tasks relating to your program management responsibilities.

Key duties include:

• Managing programs including: Assessing new project proposals, managing and advising on existing projects and managing grants processes and seeking delegate approvals.
• Supervision, guidance and mentoring of a small team to achieve business unit deliverables.
• Liaising with stakeholders, including Ministers, State, Territory and Local Governments, the public and other interested organisations, both verbally and in writing.
• Managing program budgets.
• Managing secretariat for governance committees.
• Managing core administrative functions, such as the preparation of ministerial correspondence, briefs, implementation advice and media releases.
• Providing strategic, process and policy advice to the senior executive and Ministers on future changes and enhancements to the programs.
• Reporting on the performance of projects and programs.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Technical Assessment and Approvals

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate your ability to:

• Apply technical qualifications or experience and critical thinking to analyse information and reach sound conclusions.
• Successfully manage a team of technical assessors.
• Make correct decisions based on recommendations and knowledge of application type.
• Identify your experience in the automotive, or similar engineering-based industries.
• Use evidence to develop policies and strategies.
• Work with regulation or administrative law.
• Provide excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Engage with stakeholders.
• Identify highly-developed interpersonal skills, and your ability to work both in and across teams fostering a culture of teamwork, integrity and respect.

Qualifications and experience: Qualifications in engineering, science or technology related to vehicle safety and experience in the automotive sector will be highly desirable. Experience within commonwealth or state and territory agencies would be beneficial but is not necessary.
Safer Roads Programs
We are seeking candidates who are outcomes driven, accountable and have experience in managing a range of competing priorities.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate, or have the potential to develop, the following:

• Leadership skills, including establishing and sustaining a positive, professional, values based and supportive culture of achievement and delivery.
• The ability to manage your team’s workload to achieve results, often working with tight timeframes and competing priorities.
• The ability to communicate with influence including listening actively and clearly articulating your message in written and oral forms, build effective professional networks and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective stakeholder engagement skills to collaborate across teams and divisions and build consensus amongst stakeholders.
• Experience managing strategic processes, including excellent coordination skills and strong attention to detail.
• The ability to act with integrity, judgment and professionalism.

This recruitment process may be used to establish a merit pool to fill future vacancies throughout the department.

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, Monday 13 May 2024.
There are multiple positions in this recruitment. In your submission please indicate whether you are applying for one or both roles.
In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a statement of no more than 750 words outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a CV, to a maximum of three 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.
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Key duties include:

• Provide direction and leadership to others regarding the purpose and importance of their work and illustrate the relationship between operational tasks and organisational goals.
• Set work tasks that align with the strategic objectives and communicate expected outcomes.
• Make decisions under the RVS legislation by leveraging technical expertise and knowledge of legislative framework requirements.
• Development of vehicle safety policy, procedures and standards.
• Liaison with stakeholders relating to applications, policy and standards, and the development of responses to written requests for information.
• Providing technical input and advice to other assessors and sections within the branch.
• Contributing to risk-based assurance or review activities, such as audits.
• Build and sustain relationships with a network of key people internally and externally.
• Develop written reports, publications, briefings, correspondence, and technical papers on complex issues.
• Confidently present messages in a clear, concise and articulate manner

Key duties include:

• Managing programs including: Assessing new project proposals, managing and advising on existing projects and managing grants processes and seeking delegate approvals.
• Supervision, guidance and mentoring of a small team to achieve business unit deliverables.
• Liaising with stakeholders, including Ministers, State, Territory and Local Governments, the public and other interested organisations, both verbally and in writing.
• Managing program budgets.
• Managing secretariat for governance committees.
• Managing core administrative functions, such as the preparation of ministerial correspondence, briefs, implementation advice and media releases.
• Providing strategic, process and policy advice to the senior executive and Ministers on future changes and enhancements to the programs.
• Reporting on the performance of projects and programs

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate your ability to:

• Apply technical qualifications or experience and critical thinking to analyse information and reach sound conclusions.
• Successfully manage a team of technical assessors.
• Make correct decisions based on recommendations and knowledge of application type.
• Identify your experience in the automotive, or similar engineering-based industries.
• Use evidence to develop policies and strategies.
• Work with regulation or administrative law.
• Provide excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Engage with stakeholders.
• Identify highly-developed interpersonal skills, and your ability to work both in and across teams fostering a culture of teamwork, integrity and respect

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate, or have the potential to develop, the following:

• Leadership skills, including establishing and sustaining a positive, professional, values based and supportive culture of achievement and delivery.
• The ability to manage your team’s workload to achieve results, often working with tight timeframes and competing priorities.
• The ability to communicate with influence including listening actively and clearly articulating your message in written and oral forms, build effective professional networks and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective stakeholder engagement skills to collaborate across teams and divisions and build consensus amongst stakeholders.
• Experience managing strategic processes, including excellent coordination skills and strong attention to detail.
• The ability to act with integrity, judgment and professionalism