About the Department

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

• Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
• Investing in science and technology
• Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.About the Anti-Dumping Commission

We are Australia’s international trade remedies authority - the Anti-Dumping Commission. The Commission is responsible for undertaking investigations into allegations of unfair trade practices involving goods entering Australia and administering Australia’s anti-dumping legislation. These investigations seek to deliver a level playing field for industry. Professionalism, excellence and independence underpins the Commission’s world-class reputation.

About the Branch

The Commission’s Strategy and Legal Branch is responsible for providing critical advisory and strategic support to the Commission, to enable the efficient and effective conduct of investigations case work.

The Branch currently delivers:

•  Domestic and international stakeholder engagement
•  Data management and analysis
•  Governance and performance reporting
•  Advisory support to Australian businesses
•  Practice improvement design and implementation
•  Specialist recruitment, training and development
•  Corporate and business services, and
•  Legal advice and dispute settlement representation.

The Commission is a connected team of professionals with investigative, accounting, auditing, business, learning and development, legal, economic, and international trade skills and experience. We promote a positive workplace culture and support flexible working arrangements. Our goal is for staff to reach their full potential through engaging work and career growth opportunities, within a diverse, inclusive and connected team of peers and leaders.

Our ideal candidate

Strategy and Legal Branch has multiple, Executive Level 1, non-legal positions available in four sections. If you have experience in either of these areas, we’d love to hear from you.

• Outreach and Engagement (Communications, Liaison and Secretariat)
• People and Capability (Learning and Development (L&D), Recruitment and Culture)
• Operational Policy and Practice (Projects, Operational Practice Improvement and SOPs)
• Governance and Performance Analytics (Governance Frameworks, Data Management and Analysis, Business and Performance Reporting)

We are also seeking applicants who:

• Inspire a sense of purpose and direction.
• Listens, understands and adapts to audience.
• Marshals professional expertise
• Steers and implements change and deals with uncertainty, and
• Demonstrates public service professionalism and probity.

Part time working arrangements, including job sharing, are supported across the Commission, and applicants interested in part time arrangements are encouraged to apply.

Are you unsure about applying? Did you know that Hewlett Packard internal report found that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60 per cent of the job requirements? Women and people from diverse backgrounds tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point described, please still apply or get in touch with the contact officer to learn more about the role.

What you will do

Outreach and Engagement:

• Develop and nurture collaboration with industry and government stakeholders on Australia’s anti-dumping system.
• Implement commission outreach programs with industry and overseas trade remedy authorities, under limited direction.
• Plan and implement the International Trade Remedies Forum as Secretariat.
• Develop and coordinate Minister, Commissioner, and Senate Estimates briefings for the commission, exhibiting autonomy in decision-making.
• Provide strategic advice on stakeholder activities, interests, and engagement risks, contributing to policy advice.
• Prepare whole-of-commission public-facing communication, showcasing proficiency in communication tasks.

People and Capability:

• Lead the design, development and implementation of a communication strategy for technical and non-technical learning and development opportunities.
• Lead the sourcing and delivery of learning and development opportunities to fill capability gaps identified by your team and the wider commission.
• Lead bulk recruitment activities, including assisting with job design and position descriptions.
• Deliver recruitment marketing and manage recruitment panels, processes, reviews, and reporting.
• Monitor establishments and staffing levels/vacancies.
• Lead the development/update of orientation and induction schedules and resources and monitor delivery of these sessions for the commission’s new starters.

Operational Policy and Practice:

• Identify improvements to the commission’s work through data analysis and cross branch engagements.
• Manage your own work programs including responding to strategic priorities, delegating tasks and collaborating with other teams.
• Directly manage staff to deliver outcomes.
• Lead a small team to design and deliver enterprise-wide projects.
• Support senior leadership to develop and implement business planning and continuous improvement.
• Maintain effective stakeholder relationships, including with other federal government departments.

Governance and Performance Analytics:

This is a newly established section and work tasks could consist of the following/may vary depending on experience.

• Manage analytical results and the presentation of data.
• Oversee databases and data quality assurance.
• Use Power Bi and CRM (Dynamics 365) to build a suite of reports.
• Review documentation for publishing on the Commission's webpage.
• Monitor duties implementation (customer) enquiries.
• Review and respond to a range of governance and corporate framework and reporting requirements.

Eligibility

To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Notes

These positions are preferred as Melbourne-based. The Commission supports a range of remote work arrangements and will consider remote working on a case-by-case basis. Candidates interested in remote working arrangements are encouraged to apply.

Part time working arrangements are welcomed and applicants considering part time hours are encouraged to apply.

A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

Application information

Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.

Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 500 words and should align to the key duties listed above.

Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).

Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact recruitment@industry.gov.au or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.

Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.

Contact Information

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Stephanie Kennedy on 02 6102 9287 or via email on stephanie.kennedy@adcommission.gov.au

 

 

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