Director| Operational Policy and Practice| Executive Level 2| Anti|Dumping Commission

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Canberra, Melbourne
Applications close 15 September 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
We are Australia’s trade remedies authority - the Anti-Dumping Commission. The commission is responsible for undertaking investigations into allegations of unfair international trade practices involving goods entering Australia and administering Australia’s anti-dumping legislation. These investigations seek to deliver a level playing field for industry. Professionalism, excellence and independence underpins the commission’s world-class reputation.

The commission is a connected team of professionals with investigative, accounting, auditing, legal, economic and international trade skills and experience. Our team works well together because we have a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. We prioritise collaboration, fostering an environment where skills, knowledge, and support are freely exchanged. Central to our ethos is the well-being of our team members, whom we empower to lead and manage with confidence. Our goal is for staff to reach their full potential through engaging work and career growth opportunities.



About the branch
The commission’s Strategy and Legal Branch is responsible for providing critical advisory and strategic support to the commission, to enable the efficient and effective conduct of investigations case work.

The Branch currently delivers:
Domestic and international stakeholder engagement
Data management and analysis
Governance and performance reporting
Advisory support to Australian businesses
Practice improvement design and implementation
Specialist recruitment, training and development
Corporate and business services, and
Legal advice and dispute settlement representation.

The commission is a connected team of professionals with investigative, accounting, auditing, business, learning and development, legal, economic, and international trade skills and experience. We promote a positive workplace culture and support flexible working arrangements. Our goal is for staff to reach their full potential through engaging work and career growth opportunities, within a diverse, inclusive and connected team of peers and leaders.
The opportunity
The Strategy and Operations Branch works closely with the commission’s Investigations and Legal Branches to deliver core enabling and support services to the commission’s investigative role.

In leading the Operational Policy and Practice team, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-priority outstanding operational policy and practice changes to support case work and regulatory balance. A commitment to collaboration and interest in developing and maintaining a strong understanding of investigations practices is critical to success.

Our ideal candidate
The Strategy and Legal Branch works closely with the commission’s Investigations Branch to deliver core enabling and support services to the commission’s investigative role including developing and updating the commission’s policy and practice guidance, supporting areas of specialist learning and development, managing bulk recruitment, as well as leading the commission’s outreach and engagement, continuous improvement, and regulatory performance reporting agendas.

In leading the Operational Policy and Practice team, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-priority outstanding operational policy and practice changes to support case work and regulatory balance. A commitment to collaboration and interest in maintaining a strong understanding of investigations practices is critical to success.

As the Director of the Operational Policy and Practice section, you will be responsible for a high-performing team who produces core policy and practice material to support the investigative functions of the Commission.

You will also display:

Strong leadership skills and experience driving change, building strong teams and collaborating with technical experts.
Strong project management skills, including using systems to manage workflow and risk.
Strategic thinking to prioritise competing demands and solve complex problems.
Advanced stakeholder engagement skills with experience communicating influentially to achieve favourable outcomes.
An understanding of Australia’s trade remedies framework, or capacity to acquire it quickly.
You will be supported by a comprehensive training and induction program to help ensure you succeed in the role.

To get a better idea of what we do in practice, candidates are encouraged to review cases on the Commission’s Electronic Public Record. For example: Case 554 - Concrete Underlay Film from Malaysia and particularly the Commission’s final report on the matter: Final Report - REP 554

What you will do
As the Director of the Operational Policy and Practice section, you will be responsible for a high-performing team who produces core policy and practice material used by commission staff to undertake their investigations.

This position involves:


Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to build consensus and drive policy and practice initiatives.
Ensuring that our policies (internal and external), practice guidance and templates support high-quality, efficient and best practice decision-making.
Developing policy and practice guidance that appropriately manages risk and minimises regulatory burden for users of the anti-dumping system.
Providing advice to government stakeholders on anti-dumping policy or practice matters as needed based on the technical and administrative expertise and functions of the commission.
Eligibility
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
This is a permanent, ongoing position.

The commission does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy can be undertaken in Melbourne or Canberra. 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 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 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 A/g Deputy Commissioner Strategy and Operations, Esther Harvey on 045+ +85 104 or via email on Esther.Harvey@industry.gov.au

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