• Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth
• Applications close 30 October 2024

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 team

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is the Australian Government’s national authority on measurement. We play an important role in the Australian economy by maintaining and regulating Australia’s measurement system, developing, and maintaining national measurement standards, and delivering world-class measurement products and client services.
The Legal Metrology Branch plays an important role in ensuring Australian consumers and industry can rely on trusted measurements for fair trade in goods and services. To ensure traders comply with the law and adopt correct measurement trading practices, we employ inspectors who check that measuring instruments (for example, weighing scales, fuel pumps and weighbridges) are accurate throughout Australia, pre-packaged articles contain the correct amount of produce, and that fuel sold in service stations complies with fuel quality standards.
We also support the outcomes of other government agencies, undertaking inspection and audit activities through memoranda of understanding.

The opportunity

Operating with a high level of autonomy under the broad direction of the General Manager, Legal Metrology Branch the position provides leadership and direction managing the delivery of highly complex and/or sensitive issues across a diverse range of specialised technical services and regulatory activities impacting a wide range of both internal and external stakeholders to maintain and strengthen Australia’s trade measurement framework in accordance with legislative requirements and operational arrangements within the NMI.
The position will be responsible for effectively managing a dynamic team across WA, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory, plan and coordinate the region’s operational plans in line with LMB’s Business and National Compliance Plans.

Our ideal candidate

The capabilities listed below describe the specific skills, knowledge and behaviours required to successfully perform this job role:

• Extensive knowledge of and compliance with legislative, financial, and administrative frameworks, government decision-making processes and department guidelines and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies, business plans and strategies in line with corporate goals.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in leadership and management within a regulatory environment, including recruitment, training, and staff development.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and strong communication skills including the ability to liaise and negotiate with a broad cross section of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to provide advice, promote and educate internal and external stakeholders regarding technical matters.
• Relevant qualifications and/or extensive work experience within a similar field.

Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.

What you will do

This is a list of primary duties and responsibilities that are typically performed in this role under broad direction / supervision:

• Demonstrate behaviours consistent with the APS Code of Conduct and NMI’s values of being inclusive, strategic, influential, adaptive, accountable, and innovative while leading and supporting others to do the same.
• Determine, lead, and manage the region’s trade measurement teams including planning, budgeting, and the service delivery in accordance with the National Compliance Program.
• Plan and develop proactive strategic compliance activities and work priorities, monitoring and reporting on program performance and contributing to the ongoing development of the National Compliance Plan.
• Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders, including the business sector, consumers and other government agencies, trade measurement and legal metrology advice, promotion and education as required.
• Contribute to the development and assist in the implementation of legislation, strategic policies and National Instrument Test Procedures and systems relating to proactive compliance strategies.
• Manage regional stakeholder relations through local consultative committees.
• Oversee the investigation and resolution of complaints and investigations conducted in the region and determining the appropriate enforcement actions.
• Manage regional office property, plant and equipment.
• Manage the recruitment and training of staff in the region, including the implementation and maintenance of NMI performance procedure.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Occupational Health & Safety requirements.
• Identify and support the implementation of strategic initiatives that improve the performance of the National Compliance Plan.

Eligibility

An Australian drivers licence essential.

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

The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is available at office locations Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne and Perth, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.

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 1000 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 Bill Loizides on N/A or via email on bill.loizides@measurement.gov.au

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