• Job Description

  Req#: 128968

  Job Req ID

  Home Affairs - 128968

  Location

  ACT

  Classification

  Executive Level 2 - $126,223.00 and $164,257.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

  Employment Type

  Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time

  Flexible work

  Flexible arrangements considered

  Contact Officer

  Tim ROY on 02 5127 7865 or tim.roy@homeaffairs.gov.au

  Applications close on 15/10/2023 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

  About our opportunity

  This process is being used to fill up to 5 immediate vacancies. A merit pool may be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months.

  About our team

  National Security & Resilience | Counter-Terrorism Coord Centre | | Countering Violent Extremism | Various

  The Counter-Terrorism Coordination Centre (CTCC) leads the coordination of Australia's Counter Terrorism policy, strategy, legislation, operational coordination and capability development activities, across the Commonwealth and States and Territories.

  This includes management of the Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee (ANZCTC). Critical to the CTCC's success is close collaboration with intelligence, law enforcement, security, and policy agencies at the international, federal and state levels.

  The Counter Terrorism Coordination Centre is looking to fill multiple EL2 Director positions to lead the development and delivery of Counter Terrorism initiatives in line with the Minister's Counter Terrorism (CT) Priorities.

  These positions will work with the Commonwealth, State and Territory, and community partners to implement CVE intervention programs which aim to stop individuals becoming or remaining violent extremists, as well as leading Australian Government domestic and international policy in relation to preventing terrorist and violent extremist exploitation of the internet.

  These positions will also be responsible for leading mission critical delivery of capability uplift and training for national counter-terrorism stakeholders, as well as providing strategic leadership, policy advice, and will coordinate activities to support the Australia New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee (ANZCTC) and its Sub-Committees.

  Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force

  Our ideal candidate

  The Department is looking for highly experienced leaders with demonstrated ability to deliver timely and high-quality outcomes, and an ability to understand and apply legislation, policies and procedures that govern and guide their operation.

  The Director is responsible for managing a team, the workflow of the section, and the effective delivery of outcomes and priorities. They identify resource and skill gaps as well as other emerging issues, addressing them to ensure the availability of resources to meet assigned objectives and priorities. They manage budgets and contracts and comply with departmental governance requirements.

  Our ideal candidate will be able to engage in a diverse range of complex and sensitive issues that require detailed planning, stakeholder engagement and communicating with influence. They will identify emerging issues affecting business outcomes as well as critical resource and skill gaps, and resolve these strategically.

  Using their management experience, our ideal candidate will employ effective control measures that mitigate risks and resolve issues with minimum disruption to workflow. They will engage widely across the Department and with relevant internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues, enable the collaborative achievement of results, and seek to directly influence the key outcomes of the organisation.

  Duties and responsibilities

  • Lead a high performing team to coordinate and deliver national counter terrorism priorities
  • Lead the provision of expert advice on key policy activities that strengthen Australia's counter terrorism framework and initiatives
  • Engage and negotiate with Commonwealth, State and Territory stakeholders to further the Australian Government's counter terrorism objectives
  • Manage the delivery of high quality and timely briefing material
  • Develop policies and other associated guiding material to achieve the Department's objectives and outcomes
  • Lead, and be accountable for, effective administration and resource management, and risk management.

  How to apply

  Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 15/10/2023 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT – Late applications will not be accepted.

  As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

  • How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role
  • Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
  • Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role

  
  Please ensure you read the instructions carefully, noting failure to address identified requirements may lead to your application being deemed ineligible.

  Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number - 128968 in the document footer.

  Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.

  Eligibility

  To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

  The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 2 (AGSVA) security clearance and an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).

  Diversity and inclusion

  The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

  RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

  Technical assistance

  For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:

  • Email: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au
  • Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)

  Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.

  Notes

  The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

  The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

  Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers

  Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.

• About the company

  The Department of Home Affairs is the Australian Government interior ministry with responsibilities for national security, law enforcement, emergency management, border control, immigration, refugees, citizenship, transport security and multicultural a...

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