Branch: Policy & Strategy

Executive Level 2 (EL 2) – Ongoing or non-ongoing

Salary: $141,563 – $164,475 per annum

Duties:

The Policy and Strategy Branch has responsibility for Antarctic policy and regulation, including administering the Australian Antarctic Territory and the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands and leading on international engagement for the AAD. The branch is responsible for implementation of the Australian Antarctic Strategy and 20 Year Action Plan, which sets out Australia’s national Antarctic interests and our vision for Australia’s future engagement in Antarctica.

The International Section leads policy development and international engagement in relation to Australia's presence in Antarctica, including participation in meetings of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting, the Committee for Environmental Protection and the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources.

Other vacancies may be filled through this process and may include leading teams responsible for program strategy and reporting, statutory processes, budget strategy and strategic policy.

The job:

  • leading a team that develops and provides policy advice on Antarctica, including ensuring Australia's Antarctic interests are considered in policy development for broader interconnecting issues (e.g. science, maritime and ocean, space, infrastructure and climate change)
  • leading Australia’s engagement in international fora
  • building visibility and understanding of Antarctic issues in Australia’s national foreign policy, security and science agendas to advance Australia’s Antarctic interests
  • working collaboratively across the AAD, within the department and with whole of government partners to deliver the government’s strategic objectives
  • building a high-performing team, including fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity
  • supporting other branch, divisional and departmental priorities.

How to apply: Please refer to the Director – Policy and Strategy job listing.

Closing date: 12 November 2024. 11:00 pm AEDT

Contact officer: Kelly Buchanan – email kelly.buchanan@aad.gov.au

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