VACANCY – Manager (Industry, Innovation & Science) (LE6)
The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons to fill a newly-established position of Manager (Industry, Innovation & Science). The position will be offered at the LE6 level. We are looking for candidates who are available to commence in the position as soon as possible.
Working under limited direction, the position is responsible for managing the work of the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science’s locally-engaged team and providing high level research and analysis in support of the engagement between Australia and China on resources, science and innovation issues. The position will include an external-facing component, representing the department and delivering presentations at meetings and conferences. Some domestic travel within China is likely to be required.
Chinese language skills and an ability to gain an Australian Government security clearance are desirable.
How to apply
Your application, written in English, must include:
- a statement of claims for the position separately addressing each of the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages);
- a curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages); and
- contact details for two work-related referees, including your current supervisor.
Applications should be submitted in writing by email to the Human Resources Section of the Australian Embassy, Beijing at: [email protected].
The closing date for applications is 4pm on Tuesday 27 September 2016. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
For further information about this position, please contact [email protected].
Please note that only applicants short-listed for interview will receive a written reply. If you have not received any communication from the Human Resources Section within four weeks after the close of application, please consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you for your understanding and your interest in working at the Australian Embassy.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address all four (4) of the selection criteria below, clearly outlining their claims and specific experience that makes them suitable for this position (maximum two pages).
- Strong analytical skills informed by a detailed understanding of the department’s role and priorities
- High-level communication skills, including an ability to write and deliver speeches and presentations in English
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with stakeholders and manage staff
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a busy and varied environment.
DIIS Manager (Industry, Innovation & Science) – Duties
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Agency |
Department of Industry, Innovation & Science |
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Position number |
BJ9-001 |
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Title |
Manager (Industry, Innovation & Science) |
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Classification |
LE6 |
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Section |
Industry, Innovation & Science |
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Reports to (title) |
Counsellor (Science & Industry) and Counsellor (Resources & Energy) |
About the Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
The role of the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science is to enable growth and productivity for globally competitive industries. The Department has four key objectives: supporting science and commercialisation, growing business investment and improving business capability, streamlining regulation and building a high performance organisation.
About the position
Under limited direction, the position is responsible for managing the work of the Department’s locally engaged team and provides high level research and analysis reporting in support of the engagement between Australia and China on resources, science and innovation issues.
The key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Manage the locally-engaged team and ensure high quality support for the work of the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science and its portfolio agencies in China
- Contribute to high level strategic planning and risk management for the Department
- Identify and implement innovations to improve effectiveness and efficiency of processes and activities
- Research, analyse, report and make recommendations on specialist and complex topics of relevance to the department’s responsibilities
- Prepare and provide briefing and speeches on specialist areas related to the department’s interests
- Represent the department and embassy in internal and external meetings, conferences and events, including delivering speeches and presentations
- Develop and sustain productive working relationships with key Australian and Chinese government agencies and other stakeholders
- Oversee the support the team provides on administrative matters related to the department’s operations in China
Qualifications/Experience
- Tertiary qualification in one or more related fields
- Demonstrated understanding or previous experience in one or more of the resources, science and innovation sectors
- Good judgement informed by excellent understanding of the department’s role and policy priorities
- Demonstrated ability to conduct high level research, analysis and reporting
- Excellent spoken and written English skills are essential for this position. Mandarin language skills are desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a team, coordinate tasking and manage resources to produce high-quality outcomes in a busy and varied environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with stakeholders and manage staff.