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Position Contact:	Sarah Jansen, 02 6271 5517
Agency Recruitment Site:	http://www.dpmc.gov.au/

This notice is part of the electronic Public Service Gazette PS34 - 24 Aug 2017 Published by Australian Public Service Commission.

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Prime Minister and Cabinet

Vacancy N.N. 10711393

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Closing date: Friday, 1 September 2017 Social Policy Division

Data and Digital Branch , Data Policy and Projects

Job Title:	Senior Policy Adviser, Data and Digital Branch
JobType:	Ongoing, Non-ongoing (Temporary), Full-time
Location:	Barton - ACT
Salary:	$121,568 - $144,685
Classifications:	Executive Level 2
Position No:	2017/217

Job Description ^{http://www.dpmc.gov.au/pmc/careers}

Duties

No. PS34 - 24 Aug 2017
The Opportunity
The Data and Digital Branch is responsible for providing strategic advice to the Prime Minister and the relevant Assistant Minister on data and digital policy matters. The Branch is responsible for delivering the Government’s data and digital agendas to enable forward-thinking economic, social and environmental outcomes, and continued innovation in the provision of government services. Critical to achieving these results, the Data and Digital Branch in PM&C is seeking applications for a Senior Adviser to manage and lead the Data Projects section of the branch.
The Branch is responsible for:

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  Leadership and oversight of the Data Integration Partnership for Australia (DIPA), which is a $131 million project to improve the Australian Public Service’s advice to Government on complex policy issues.
  
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  Development of a whole-of-government framework to build community trust in the public data agenda.
  
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  Provision of advice on whole-of-government service delivery and ICT policy, and the operation of the Digital Transformation Agency.
  
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  Coordination of Australia’s participation in international data groups and activities, as well as liaison with foreign counterparts on data-related issues.
  

If you are an innovative leader with a mind for dynamic policy and program management, and can skilfully liaise with stakeholders from the centre of government, this could be a perfect opportunity to further develop and demonstrate your abilities with PM&C.

Our Ideal Candidate
You show strong leadership and can capably manage a team to deliver results, think creatively, understand the broader strategic environment, build strong relationships, and write and communicate persuasively.
You will be able to strategically evaluate, analyse and provide robust policy advice to the Government and have experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.
Our work is interesting and often fast paced. You will need to be highly organised, flexible, have good judgement and be able to manage priorities using your leadership, communication and strong interpersonal skills.
What We Offer

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  A flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace and attractive remuneration package including generous employer superannuation contributions.
  
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  Exciting and fulfilling work at the heart of government with career development and networking opportunities difficult to find elsewhere.
  
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  The opportunity to work with strong, smart, visionary and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to develop your interests and expertise and achieve your ambitions.
  

Eligibility

To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen at the closing date of application.
The occupant must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline level security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.

Notes

Non-ongoing opportunity will be offered for a specified term
This non-ongoing position will be offered for a specified term of up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension (agencies should note the maximum initial engagement period is 18 months which can possibly be extended to 3 years).
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information see: href='http://www.apsc.gov.au/priorities/disability/recruitability' target='APSC recruitability page'>http://www.apsc.gov.au/priorities/disability/recruitability.

About Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
No. PS34 - 24 Aug 2017

Do you want to make a real contribution to the success of our country? The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

advises the Prime Minister on policies across the full range of government activities and the machinery of government, and ensures implementation of cabinet decisions. We work across many different government portfolios to ensure coherent strategies with mutually supportive policies and decisions based on a whole-of-government approach. We cover matters of particular importance to the Prime Minister, current government priorities, social and economic policies, Indigenous affairs and national security. Special offices currently work on counter-terrorism, Commonwealth-State reforms, deregulation, women’s policy, ‘ice’ and cyber security.
We are a motivated and professional team with a wide variety of qualifications and backgrounds. We welcome people with private-sector experience. We value people with ideas, the ability to present them persuasively, and the drive and skill to see them adopted. We take pride in our reputation for acting with integrity and discretion.
All applicants must be Australian citizens, and be prepared to undertake and pass a security clearance. Applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged apply. The Department aims to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and that they have equal access to job opportunities. Hearing or speech impaired applicants are invited to use the National Relay Service by contacting 133 677, and requesting to be connected with our HR Help team on 02 6271 6000 in order to obtain selection documentation.