Senior Policy Officers And Assistant Directors

Senior Policy Officers and Assistant Directors Governance & Resource Management Group / Digital ID and Data Policy Division / Digital ID Legislation and Rules Branch ABOUT THE DIVISION & BRANCHThe Digital ID and Data Policy Division leads the provision of strategic policy advice, program oversight and legislative development to achieve the Government's vision for Digital ID in Australia.Our role is broad and diverse - encompassing the full range of policy and legislative development, engaging across government and the private sector to drive reform and engagement on Digital ID, and working with partner agencies and regulators to deliver a complex program that is a major priority for Government.Working in the Division is high energy, fast paced and exciting.

Each day presents new challenges and opportunities.

We have worked hard to create a highly collaborative and supportive environment, where people are respected and where new ideas are welcomed.

It's a team where everybody pitches in and has an opportunity to contribute and work on new things.The Division includes three digital ID-focusedbranches - the Digital ID Policy Branch, the Digital ID Legislation and Rules Branch and the Digital ID Communications, Inclusion and Governance Branch - that work collaboratively and flexibly to deliver on the Government's agenda.

Much of our work spans many teams and departments, presenting a fantastic opportunity to build networks across Government and contribute to a high-impact program.The available positions are in the Digital ID Policy Branch and the Digital ID Legislation and Rules Branch.

This Expression of Interest may be used to fill any future similar vacancies for other Branches in the Division.The Digital ID Policy Branch is the Government's core strategic advisor on Digital ID policy.

This includes providing advice on future regulation and strategy for Digital ID, new technologies and market developments, cyber security and privacy, and opportunities to drive greater use of Digital ID and achieve the Government's vision.The Digital ID Legislation and Rules Branch is responsible for the legislative framework for the Digital ID program.

The Digital ID Act 2024 and its Rules and Standards underpin the Australian Government Digital ID System (AGDIS) and established an Accreditation Scheme.

The Branch offers law design support for amendments to the legislative framework and provides coordinated advice on the interpretation of the framework.

Additionally, the Branch sets operational policy addressing matters such as privacy, biometrics, security, human rights, liability, and charging within the AGDIS and Accreditation Scheme.

The Branch collaborates with government stakeholders and the private sector to develop policy and draft legislative instruments, ensuring the operation of the AGDIS and Accreditation Scheme aligns with other related legislative regimes.ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY APS6Policy Officers in these roles will have range of responsibilities, including : conducting policy research and analysis and providing advice to the Senior Executive and Finance Minister on a broad range of policy issues relevant to Digital ID;preparing policy briefings, reports and discussion papers, Cabinet submissions, estimates briefings, replies to parliamentary questions and other correspondence;working with stakeholders across government and the private sector to scope and deliver policy reforms, while maintaining a strong understanding of the strategic policy context and related initiatives and opportunities;implementing reforms, including through drafting simple consultation papers, preparing and supporting decisions to be made at governance meetings, and settling policy positions to inform legislation, rules and / or data standardssupporting engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including states and territories, regulators, advocacy groups, corporations, and industry associations; andmodelling positivity and resilience during changeGovernance & Resource Management Group / Digital ID and Data Policy Division / Digital ID Legislation and Rules BranchAPS 6 ($98,022 - $119,634), Executive Level 1 ($126,885 - $153,655) Ongoing Full-timeCanberra, ACT ABOUT THE DIVISION & BRANCHThe Digital ID and Data Policy Division leads the provision of strategic policy advice, program oversight and legislative development to achieve the Government's vision for Digital ID in Australia.Our role is broad and diverse - encompassing the full range of policy and legislative development, engaging across government and the private sector to drive reform and engagement on Digital ID, and working with partner agencies and regulators to deliver a complex program that is a major priority for Government.Working in the Division is high energy, fast paced and exciting.

Each day presents new challenges and opportunities.

We have worked hard to create a highly collaborative and supportive environment, where people are respected and where new ideas are welcomed.

It's a team where everybody pitches in and has an opportunity to contribute and work on new things.The Division includes three digital ID-focusedbranches - the Digital ID Policy Branch, the Digital ID Legislation and Rules Branch and the Digital ID Communications, Inclusion and Governance Branch - that work collaboratively and flexibly to deliver on the Government's agenda.

Much of our work spans many teams and departments, presenting a fantastic opportunity to build networks across Government and contribute to a high-impact program.The available positions are in the Digital ID Policy Branch and the Digital ID Legislation and Rules Branch.

This Expression of Interest may be used to fill any future similar vacancies for other Branches in the Division.The Digital ID Policy Branch is the Government's core strategic advisor on Digital ID policy.

This includes providing advice on future regulation and strategy for Digital ID, new technologies and market developments, cyber security and privacy, and opportunities to drive greater use of Digital ID and achieve the Government's vision.The Digital ID Legislation and Rules Branch is responsible for the legislative framework for the Digital ID program.

The Digital ID Act 2024 and its Rules and Standards underpin the Australian Government Digital ID System (AGDIS) and established an Accreditation Scheme.

The Branch offers law design support for amendments to the legislative framework and provides coordinated advice on the interpretation of the framework.

Additionally, the Branch sets operational policy addressing matters such as privacy, biometrics, security, human rights, liability, and charging within the AGDIS and Accreditation Scheme.

The Branch collaborates with government stakeholders and the private sector to develop policy and draft legislative instruments, ensuring the operation of the AGDIS and Accreditation Scheme aligns with other related legislative regimes.ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY APS6Policy Officers in these roles will have range of responsibilities, including : conducting policy research and analysis and providing advice to the Senior Executive and Finance Minister on a broad range of policy issues relevant to Digital ID;preparing policy briefings, reports and discussion papers, Cabinet submissions, estimates briefings, replies to parliamentary questions and other correspondence;working with stakeholders across government and the private sector to scope and deliver policy reforms, while maintaining a strong understanding of the strategic policy context and related initiatives and opportunities;implementing reforms, including through drafting simple consultation papers, preparing and supporting decisions to be made at governance meetings, and settling policy positions to inform legislation, rules and / or data standardssupporting engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including states and territories, regulators, advocacy groups, corporations, and industry associations; andmodelling positivity and resilience during changeEL1Assistant Directors in these roles will have range of policy responsibilities, including : conducting policy research and analysis and leading the provision of advice to the Senior Executive and Finance Minister on a broad range of policy issues relevant to Digital ID;independently project managing one or more complex implementation projects and reporting on it, preparing policy briefings with influential recommendations and next steps;working with senior stakeholders across government and the private sector to scope and deliver policy reforms, while maintaining a strong understanding of the strategic policy context and related initiatives and opportunities;implementing reforms, including through drafting complex consultation papers, influencing decisions at governance meetings to align with strategic policy, and settling policy positions to inform legislation, rules and / or data standards;leading engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including states and territories, regulators, advocacy groups, corporations, and industry associations; andactively contributing to team leadership, including developing the team and supporting them to achieve high performance.DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATIONFor detailed information about these roles, including the job specific capabilities, please refer to the downloadable vacancy pack .

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