Job Description
Our priorities
Transport connectivity—Supporting an efficient, sustainable, competitive, accessible, safe and secure transport system for all transport users through infrastructure investment, regulation and safety investigations.
Regional development—Strengthening the sustainability, capacity and diversity of Australia’s cities and regions including northern Australia, through facilitating local partnerships between all levels of government and local communities; investment in infrastructure and measures that stimulate economic growth; and providing grants and financial assistance.
Territories—Supporting good governance and service delivery in the Australian territories.
Sport – Building a thriving sport system to support healthy, active, connected communities and harnessing the once-in-a-generation opportunity of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games to bring social and economic benefits to Australia.
Communications connectivity—Promoting an innovative and competitive communications sector so all Australians can realise the full potential of digital technologies and communications services.
Creativity and culture—Promoting participation in, and access to, Australia’s arts and culture through developing and supporting cultural expression.
Our values
We promote a culture that is reliable and responsive, kind, respectful and collaborative and embeds integrity and intellectual curiosity in everything we do.
We offer support to our staff through our strong commitment to learning and development, fostering professional opportunities and support of our 6 Diversity and Inclusion networks.
Notes
For more information about this role, including the type of person we are looking for and how to apply, please refer to the position description available by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button.
Getting to know the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
Our work connects and enriches every Australian community, underpins our economy and society, and empowers our regions. We provide policy advice and deliver programs, projects and services in the infrastructure, transport, communications, sport and arts sectors, supporting our regions, cities and territories. Our staff have the opportunity to work on high profile and diverse national projects that have a meaningful impact on the lives of all Australians. We seek people with a wide range of skills and competencies. Whether you write policy, deliver programs, projects or corporate services, or have experience in research, data or technology, we look for employees who are innovative, respectful and professional. We are an inclusive employer and promote, value and support diversity among our employees with the aim of ensuring our workforce reflects, respects and benefits from diverse communities including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, people with disability and LGBTQI+ people. We are committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women’s progression into senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
The key duties of the position include:
Who are we looking for?
The Temporary Employment Register is open to candidates to submit an expression of interest for employment with the department. The Register enables us to access appropriately skilled and experienced individuals at short notice for non-ongoing or temporary positions.
We look for people who:
Optimise results
Make evidence-based decisions
Engage effectively with stakeholders
Are accountable
Act with integrity
Communicate with influence
Develop others
Apply business acumen
Adapt to change
Strive for continuous improvement
Non-ongoing or temporary employment opportunities may be offered on a full-time, part-time or intermittent/irregular (casual) basis depending on business needs and requirements. Candidates should be aware this is a register only and that you will only be contacted regarding your application if a vacancy arises that matches your skills, qualifications and/or experience.
Your registration will be active until the closing date.
Requirements
Eligibility
Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:
Citizenship: To be eligible for employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts applicants must be an Australian citizen.
Health Assessment: The preferred applicant may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider.
Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline Vetting Level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
About The Company
A little bit about us
Our work connects and enriches every Australian community, underpins our economy and society, and empowers our regions. We provide policy advice and deliver programs, projects and services in the infrastructure, transport, communications, sport and arts sectors, supporting our regions, cities and territories.
Our vision
Our work connects and enriches every Australian community, underpins our economy and society, and empowers our regions. We provide policy advice and deliver programs, projects and services in the infrastructure, transport, communications, sport and arts sectors, supporting our regions, cities and territories.
Our purpose
We work with our partners to enable connected, productive, safe, sustainable, active and culturally vibrant communities in our cities, regions and territories to improve the lives of all Australians.
This includes on planning for the global digital economy, creating the transport and telecommunications systems of tomorrow and building a thriving and inclusive sport sector. We also help build empower our regional communities, promote our thriving arts sector and protect and celebrate the culture, heritage and languages of First Nations people.
