Aps5 - Policy Officers, Online Safety, Media And Platforms Division

Career Opportunities: APS5 - Policy Officers, Online Safety, Media and Platforms Division (44905) Requisition ID 44905 - Posted - $83,132 - $88,147 -  Location of Position (4)  - Ongoing/Non-Ongoing - Full Time -  Position Classification(s) (1)

APS5 - Policy Officers, Online Safety, Media and Platforms Division, N/A  Title:  APS5 - Policy Officers, Online Safety, Media and Platforms Division 

 Classification(s):  Employment Type:  Business Division:  Online Safety, Media & Platforms 

 Branch / Section:  Location: Our preference is for candidates to be located in Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney however we want to recruit the best people to our Group, no matter where

 they are located. We support flexible work arrangements including, where appropriate, the opportunity to work remotely from one of our other departmental offices or remotely via home-based work. 

 Should the successful candidate reside in a location where the department does not currently have office space, there will be a requirement to be engaged remotely via a home-based work arrangement.

 Security Clearance:  Baseline Vetting 

 Job Reference No:  44905 

 Contact Officer:  Sarah Wood-Pottle on 02 6136 6174, ******

 Closing Date:  11:59pm AEST, Sunday 21 April 2024  Our Department Values Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department. They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department.

The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTIQ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women's progression into senior leadership. The opportunities we have available The Online Safety, Media and Platforms Division provides advice to the Minister for Communications on a broad range of issues and leads the development of policy and regulatory responses which:

Enable all Australians to connect to media and online services safely Harness the economic and social benefits of media services Promote Australian news, culture, community identity and media diversity to support and inform democracy and civil engagement Sustain an efficient, vibrant and resilient Australian media industry. We are looking for talented and enthusiastic policy professionals to fill roles in the Media Industry & Sustainability Branch and the Platforms & News Branch.

The Media Industry & Sustainability Branch provides policy advice and delivers programs to support a diverse and sustainable media and broadcasting industry. It is responsible for the national broadcasters (ABC and SBS), delivering programs to support public interest journalism, community broadcasting and the provision of Australian content to Pacific broadcasters. It also provides policy advice on broadcasting and online gambling regulations, working closely with the Australian Communications and Media Authority.

The Platforms & News Branch identifies emerging market policy issues relating to digital platforms, and assesses how the business models of digital platforms impact consumers and businesses. The Branch advises the Government on the delivery of quality public interest journalism to Australian communities and the sustainability of the news publishing sector. It also advises the Government on measures to combat mis- and disinformation, electoral integrity, and foreign interference in the communications, media and online services sectors.

A Policy Officer is responsible for:

Contributing to policy development and providing policy advice. Developing relationships and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Assisting in preparing a range of high-quality written materials, including correspondence, briefs and submissions. Conducting research and analysis activities in support of policy development. A merit pool will be established for a period of 18 months from the date of this advertisement as a result of the selection process.

Who are we looking for? To be successful, you will need to demonstrate your ability to:

Contribute to policy development and provide policy advice, or a capacity to apply existing skills or experience to this work. Achieve results and manage work projects effectively with competing priorities and tight deadlines, with a capacity to learn quickly and adapt to new situations. Communicate effectively, both written and verbally, to deliver information in a variety of formats to a range of audiences. Assist in preparing a range of high-quality written materials, including correspondence, briefs and submissions. Develop relationships and liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Show initiative and think strategically to identify and resolve problems. Conduct research and analysis activities in support of policy development. We are happy to consider people looking for a part time position.

The work of the Division deals with subject matter related to serious online harms. Parts of the Division read, talk about, and brief on objectionable content. There is also a risk of exposure to harmful online content. 

The department provides support and assistance to staff that work on or with such material. Staff in the Media Industry & Sustainability Branch and the Platforms & News Branch are not expected to have direct contact with this material.

What else can we offer? Eligibility requirements Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications 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 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 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 .

How to apply

Applications for this opportunity close at 11:59pm AEST, Sunday, 21 April 2024.  In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a statement of no more than two pages outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a CV, no more than four pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the 'Who are we looking for' section.

Your application should be received through the department's online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.

If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team on 02 6274 6161 or via email at ****** to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.

Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you find accessibility limitations in our systems, please contact ****** and an alternative application format will be provided to you.

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