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Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, DarwinApplications close 21 May 2025Salary Range: $147,408 - $158,718About the DepartmentThe Department Of Industry, Science And Resources And Our Broader Portfolio Are Integral To The Australian Governments 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 ByGrowing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regionsInvesting in science and technologyStrengthening the resources sector.The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in peoples 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 Australias future.Please see theAbout The TeamThe Business Grants Hub Division (BGH) manages the design and delivery of grant programs on behalf of 11 Commonwealth agencies, including our own department, overseeing over $7b in government investment in Australian businesses.Grants Play a Critical Role Insupporting growth in businesses and industriesfostering research and innovationstrengthening communitieshelping the environmentproviding emergency relief.We deliver end-to-end grant delivery services through a national network. Our grant delivery service is underpinned by strong enabling functions including management of grant assurance and compliance activities, data and technology, workforce planning as well as delivery of continuous improvement projects.With over 400 people located across the country, were a dynamic, collaborative and forward-thinking division committed to delivering high-quality outcomes that make a real difference for Australians.Our ideal candidateThey will be keen to pursue new opportunities and contribute to uplifting the strategic capability of the EL cohort. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to think strategically and to implement creative and innovative solutions with an appropriate focus on risk. They will be effective at managing and leading diverse teams to deliver business outcomes.Our Ideal CandidatesAre motivated by the opportunity to contribute to improving Australian business growth and have a deep understanding of Australian businesses or the ability to quickly gain this.Enjoy leading staff, working collaboratively, and building partnerships and networks.Are open to learning, applying contemporary knowledge, curiosity, creativity, and ingenuity to solve problems.Have excellent communication skills and experience in managing a geographically dispersed team in the delivery of high-quality outcomes.Have demonstrated judgment and integrity to engage constructively with risk, the intellectual ability and personal resilience to positively challenge conventional ways of doing things and the ability to adapt approaches taken to meet program outcomes to a high degree.Have a track record of engaging with, listening to and mobilising people to successfully accommodate challenges and achieve beneficial outcomes.Demonstrate empathy in your dealings with people from diverse backgrounds.ExperienceSignificant leadership and management experience in a complex organisation, including a proven track of establishing high performing teams and systems.Significant experience in program, policy delivery, data analytics/modelling or corporate services with transferable skills and experience with a strong interest to pursue new opportunities.Experience working successfully with internal and external stakeholders.Qualifications in a relevant discipline are highly regarded.We have 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 everyone is valued and respected for their contribution. Our ideal candidates add to this culture and our workplace in their own way.What You Will DoAs a manager you will report directly to a BGH General Manager and work with a high level of autonomy under broad direction. You will lead and motivate a team, working collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external parties to deliver funding programs and services to achieve policy outcomes. In particular, you will:Implement the governments strategic policy agenda and contribute to the development of improved policy making, innovative program design and management, and grants management.Provide high level analysis of issues and make a significant contribution to the development of strategic policy initiatives and program implementation.Promote and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders including cross-agency stakeholders, community groups, business sponsors and service providers.Lead and direct negotiations and dispute resolution regarding very complex and/or sensitive customer service issues, and manage highly complex and sensitive customer relationships, including the management of customer expectations.Contribute to the strategic direction of your branch, lead branch change initiatives and provide strategic direction and guidance to your team and others.Manage the departmental and administered budget effectively.Develop and manage your staff so they have a shared sense of purpose and can successfully contribute to outcomes of your branch and the division and ongoing improvements.Build and maintain a thriving team culture.EligibilityTo 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.NotesWe welcome applications from all over Australia and flexible working arrangements will be discussed with the successful applicants. However, you may need to be able to get to one of our State office locations in Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney to attend to IT matters, face-to-face training opportunities, and where required for ongoing team, branch and Executive-level planning and development opportunities.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 informationYour 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 contactPlease refer to ourContact InformationFor more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Tania Macdonald via email on Tania.Macdonald@industry.gov.au #J-18808-Ljbffr