Assistant Director (Australia nationals)

We are looking for a high performing policy or project professional to join our team.
This is a great opportunity to join a high-profile team within the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, with involvement in multiple work streams and programs.

Who we are
The Water Reform Division provides policy advice to implement significant water reforms including delivering the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, efficient and effective water markets, amendments to the Water Act and strategic alignment of water science.

The Murray-Darling Basin Strategy and Policy Branch sits within the Water Reform Division. The branch drives implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan by bringing together and analysing advice, evidence and knowledge from programs, experts and all stakeholders to prepare strategic policy advice to the Minister and government on the Basin. The Branch is responsible for policy advice on meeting Basin Plan water recovery targets and achieving environmental outcomes in the Basin. The Branch is also responsible for supporting intergovernmental policy and negotiations, preparing submissions and new funding proposals to government, and governance and oversight, for the departments work in the Basin. For more information, please visit our website.

The Job
As a member of the Murray-Darling Basin Strategy and Policy Branch your responsibilities will include:

Leading and contributing to Basin Plan water recovery and environmental projects and policy development, with a focus on delivering against government commitments.
Synthesising clear communications and correspondence, drawing on a range of data and evidence, including briefings, reports, submissions and meeting papers.
Liaising and negotiating reform outcomes across the department, Commonwealth government and other jurisdictions on Murray–Darling Basin policy matters, reporting, Cabinet and Budget processes.
Developing accurate, clear and timely advice to colleagues as required on a range of topics, including anticipating problems and identifying solutions.
Applying and promoting project management skills and practices in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.
Overseeing project delivery and governance forums.

What we are looking for
Knowledge and experience
Our ideal candidate will have:

proven ability to deliver high-level materials in tight timeframes and quickly adapt and respond to changing priorities and environment.
highly developed ability to solve problems and make evidence-based decisions, provide advice and exercise good judgement.
high level written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex issues succinctly through various communication products including briefs, reports, etc.

Skills and capabilities
Our ideal candidate will have:

confidence in liaising and negotiating with both internal and external stakeholders, representing the team and broader Water Portfolio, and the ability to develop productive and positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
an ability to work independently and within a team to identify priorities, goals and objectives, and manage risks to deliver consistently high-quality outputs to meet targets and critical deadlines.

Eligibility and other requirements
Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.

Security Clearance – This position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

For additional information, please read the Job Description below.

Candidate Information Pack (Docx)

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Position Description