Job Req ID

NEMA - 141752

Location

ACT

Employment Type

Ongoing, Full-time

Classification

APS Level 6 - $99,734.00 to $111,701.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Contact Officer

Sally Buik at sally.buik@nema.gov.au

Office Arrangements

Flexible - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill 1 immediate position/s.

Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.

About the National Emergency Management Agency

The National Emergency Management Agency's work has a real impact on the lives of Australians, particularly those living in rural and regional areas.

The National Emergency Management Agency's guiding principle is “Locally led, locally understood and locally implemented” and we bring together local communities, government, non-government and key industry representatives to support disaster recovery and resilience across the country.

Your work will help people who are recovering from natural disasters and prepare them for the future.

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established on 1 September 2022 as a single, accountable Commonwealth authority that delivers a whole-of-nation approach to reducing disaster risk, planning, preparing for, responding to and recovering from all hazards across the emergency management continuum.

NEMA works closely with states and territories to deliver the best outcome for communities across Australia. To help communities respond and recover, while preparing Australia for future emergencies, we:

• Fund programs and initiatives, big and small, that help communities in times of emergency, as well as to recover and prepare, including through disaster recovery funding and the Disaster Ready Fund to help reduce the risk and impact of disasters
• Have officers located across Australia, working in partnership with states and territories to support disaster-affected communities to collectively build resilience, reduce risk and harm, and effectively respond to and recover from disasters
• Provide national leadership to share knowledge, situational awareness, and trends in disaster efforts to inform, guide and shape the national picture and decision-making at the Commonwealth, state and local government level – including through policy development and strategy to improve risk reduction, resilience and recovery
• Provide round-the-clock all-hazards monitoring and operational coordination for domestic and international emergencies, including supply chain disruptions, critical infrastructure outages, biosecurity risks and widespread cyber-attacks, and through supporting preparedness and response activities, including through the operationalisation of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework.
  

For further information on NEMA’s purpose, vision and values, please see the NEMA website.

of the branch and section

The AusAlert Capability Sustainment Section will work at the interface of government, industry and technology to oversee and manage all non-operational matters related to the ongoing sustainment of Australia’s National Messaging System known as AusAlert.

AusAlert will enable emergency service organisations to deliver emergency and public safety advice, alerts and warnings quickly and securely to compatible mobile and other SIM-enabled devices in a geographically targeted area using cell-broadcast technology.

When AusAlert is fully implemented, there are expected to be up to 1,300 trained and on-boarded users from state and territory emergency service agencies, including police and rural fire service organisations, as well as from the Australian Government National Situation Room.

The AusAlert Capability Sustainment Section will be responsible for contract management, training and certification, policy and governance of this national capability.

About the role

The Senior AusAlert Policy and Governance Officer supports the Assistant Director, Training and Policy Manager to maintain a suite of AusAlert policies including the AusAlert National Operating Protocols and the AusAlert Intergovernmental Agreement. It works across government, industry, and technology partners to manage supplier relationships, coordinate governance activities, and support delivery against project milestones for AusAlert.

The role contributes to complex stakeholder engagement across the Commonwealth, states and territories. It is responsible for delivering clear, evidence-based advice to support effective decision-making and continuous improvement in a complex and, at times, sensitive operating environment.

Delivery of coordinated and professional secretariat support to a broad range of formal AusAlert committees and forums is a key function along with drafting high-level government correspondence. The role requires exemplary writing and oral communication, strong attention to detail, proven problem-solving ability and high-level stakeholder engagement, while working with limited supervision.

At times staff within NEMA may be required to work outside of standard business hours, particularly during the high-risk weather season.

Our ideal candidate

To perform effectively in this role, the individual will demonstrate initiative and sound judgement, with the ability to contribute both independently and as part of a broader team. They will be comfortable applying critical thinking to assess information, identify issues, and develop practical approaches in a fast-paced environment.

Strong organisational capability and well-developed written communication skills are essential, along with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. The individual will be required to manage competing priorities while maintaining a consistent standard of work.

We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age people and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential.

Duties and responsibilities

The role is responsible for:

• Providing support for internal and external stakeholders across Australia to maintain the AusAlert National Operating Protocols and AusAlert Intergovernmental Agreement, while fostering strong working relationships and ongoing collaboration
• Managing stakeholder and supplier engagement to build effective relationships, identify and resolve complex issues, and ensuring strategic priorities and deliverables are met on behalf of the Government
• Drafting or contributing to high-level governance and briefing material, including ministerial submissions, senate estimate briefs, talking points and questions on notice
• Applying technical skills and knowledge of policy and governance to interpret, draft, amend and review materials as required, and to provide sound advice to Senior Executives
• Coordinating the delivery of outstanding actions under the AusAlert Strategic Roadmap, ensuring progress is monitored, issues are identified early and updates are provided to support informed decision-making by relevant governance bodies
• Leading a team may be required, including providing clear direction, guidance, mentoring and development opportunities, while managing performance and resolving conflicts
• Coordinating and supporting a high volume of internal and external AusAlert committee and forum meetings, including stakeholder engagement, planning, agenda preparation, secretariat support, record keeping, task tracking, issue resolution, and preparing high-quality reports for executive consideration.

Role requirements/qualifications

• Experience in developing, reviewing or drafting policy and governance documents
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise and accurate advice, briefs and committee papers
• Strong record-keeping and administrative skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and support robust governance processes
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage stakeholder relationships, negotiate effectively and deliver outcomes
• Previous experience working in a secretariat, policy, governance, administrative or similar role
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret information, identify issues and contribute to evidence-based advice
• An understanding of national and jurisdictional disaster resilience, emergency risk frameworks and emergency management arrangements would be highly regarded
• Sound understanding of, or the ability to quickly learn, Australia’s Emergency Management Framework and how it applies to AusAlert
• Ability to manage time critical work with limited direction in a complex operating environment, including matters involving external stakeholders or contracted suppliers.

Assessment Process

The recruitment selection process for this round may include one or more of the following:

• Applicant response
• Interview
• Work sample assessment
• Psychometric testing
• Reference checks.

Applicant response

As part of your application, you will be required to prepare a one-page response document (minimum 11pt font in Microsoft Word or PDF format), which you will upload in the next section.

Please ensure you read the instructions carefully, noting failure to address identified requirements may lead to your application being deemed ineligible.

Please prepare a one-page Applicant Response in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

• How your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role
• Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
• Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

How to apply

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level Standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership System information relevant to the classification. You are required to submit your application in the online recruitment system (ourPeople).

As part of your application, you will need to provide:

• Your CV
• Your Applicant Response document
• Details of two referees
• Include your full name and the Requisition Number – NEMA - 141752in the footer of any documents being uploaded.

Diversity and inclusion

The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

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 visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Eligibility

To be eligible to work with the NEMA you must:

• Be an Australian Citizen
• Fulfil the Agency's minimum requirements by satisfactorily answering all screening questions during the application process and successfully undergo a National Police Check
• Obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance
• Satisfy a probation period (if applicable)
• Undergo a health assessment (if applicable).

Technical assistance

If you are experiencing problems submitting your application online, please email the nature of the issues you are experiencing to recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au including screen captures if necessary. A response will be sent during business hours.

Notes

The Agency offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

If you have identified as having a disability, please indicate whether you require any support throughout the selection process. For further information please contact recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au