Taskforce Managers / Support Officers

APS Level 5, APS Level 6, Executive Level 1 & Executive Level 2

• Canberra, ACT
• 83,908 - $163,848
• About the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

We enable access to quality skills, training and employment services to support Australians find secure work in fair, productive and safe workplaces - supporting individuals and our nation to prosper.

Working in the Taskforce is a unique opportunity to contribute to the most transformative industrial project in Australia's history and ensure our national security and regional stability. Working in the Taskforce, and supporting the responsible Assistant Secretary as Taskforce Lead, you will have responsibility for developing a comprehensive understanding of where the current skills and training system has the potential to support the nuclear submarine program, identifying potential gaps and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to design solutions to meet workforce and skills and training needs. The work of the Taskforce will be varied and will require strong collaboration with other Commonwealth agencies, states and territories and industry stakeholders.

The Taskforce is to be established for an initial period of 2 years.

The initial focus of the Taskforce will be on the following priorities, (officers would be expected to lead and contribute commensurate with their level) :

Taskforce Director

Under the leadership and direction of the First Assistant Secretary and Assistant Secretary, the Director will lead Taskforce activities.

The Director will work on the development of strategic plans, workplans, business cases and project / program activities for the Taskforce initiatives. This role provides expertise across a broad range of activities including corporate services and administration, project / program management, stakeholder and partner engagement and culture.

Assistant Director Taskforce Managers

The Assistant Director is a key leadership position within the Taskforce, managing project, program and stakeholder management responsibilities. The role nurtures and manages a range of key internal and external stakeholder relationships and networks and responsibility to manage issues and risks with the Taskforce activities.

The Assistant Director works with a considerable degree of independence, under broad direction from the Director. They undertake management or oversight of certain activities for the Taskforce.

APS6 / APS5 Taskforce Support Officers

The Taskforce Support Officers will support the Assistant Director and Director in project, program and stakeholder management responsibilities. The role collaborates with a range of key internal and external stakeholders and networks on a range of matters related to the taskforce.

The APS5 and APS6 will work with a broad degree of self-direction, managing and completing the day-to-day activities of the taskforce to deliver high quality professional program / project and corporate services administration.

This position is available to Ongoing Department of Employment and Workplace Relations or APS employees as a temporary transfer at level or a temporary performance (Acting) opportunity for a period of 24 months.

Applicants are required to provide up to a one-page summary (no more than 500 words) that outlines skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.

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