Assistant Director, Data Strategy and Governance

Requisition Number: 135675
Position Number/s: Several
Classification: Executive Level 1 
Location: ACT    
Branch: Data Analytics  
Section: Data Strategy and Governance  
Security Classification: Baseline Vetting 
Salary: $117,335.00 to $133,729.00  
Contact: Bonnie Ross at bonnie.ross@nema.gov.au 
Period of Vacancy: Ongoing
Number of Vacancies: Several

 

Applications close: 15/12/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) - AEDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

 

Who can apply:

Please note this opportunity is available to current Australian Public Service employees and all eligible members of the community.
 

About the National Emergency Management Agency:
The National Emergency Management Agency's work has a real impact on the lives of Australians, particularly those living in rural and regional areas.

The National Emergency Management Agency's guiding principle is “Locally led, locally understood and locally implemented” and we bring together local communities, government, non-government and key industry representatives to support disaster recovery and resilience across the country.

Your work will help people who are recovering from natural disasters and prepare them for the future.

 

National Emergency Management Agency:
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established on 1 September 2022 as a single, accountable Commonwealth authority that delivers a whole-of-nation approach to reducing disaster risk, planning, preparing for, responding to and recovering from all hazards across the emergency management continuum. 
 
NEMA works closely with States and Territories to deliver the best outcome for communities across Australia. To help communities respond and recover, while preparing Australia for future emergencies, we:

• Fund programs and initiatives, big and small, that help communities in times of emergency, as well as to recover and prepare, including through disaster recovery funding and the Disaster Ready Fund to help reduce the risk and impact of disasters
• Have officers located across Australia, working in partnership with States and Territories to support disaster-affected communities to collectively build resilience, reduce risk and harm, and effectively respond to and recover from disasters
• Provide national leadership to share knowledge, situational awareness, and trends in disaster efforts to inform, guide and shape the national picture and decision-making at the Commonwealth, State and local Government level – including through policy development and strategy to improve risk reduction, resilience and recovery and
• Provide round-the-clock all-hazards monitoring and operational coordination for domestic and international emergencies, including supply chain disruptions, critical infrastructure outages, biosecurity risks and widespread cyber-attacks, and through supporting preparedness and response activities, including through the operationalisation of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework.

 
Overview of the Branch and Section:

 

Data and Analytics Branch:
The Data and Analytics Branch is the core data science team at NEMA. The Branch is responsible for a range of Agency functions including: data leadership, governance, geospatial products, and statistics relating to disaster events, recovery and mitigation efforts and analytical advice to the Agency. The Branch provides leadership for evidence based decision making to support NEMA policy and programs.

 

Data Strategy and Governance Section:
The Data Strategy and Governance section works with a variety of stakeholders to improve the agencies data policies and data sources and implement the Data Strategy and Data Governance Framework. Our team members have skills in liaison and an understanding of how data can be best used and managed to answer key needs in the disaster space.
 
About the role:

 

Assistant Director, Strategy and Governance:
The Assistant Director, Strategy and Governance will lead a small team responsible for developing, leading and managing agency-wide data governance activities and the Data Strategy. The position will focus on the implementation of the Data Strategy and Data Governance Framework and the associated policies, committees, governance standards, and operating processes and procedures. The Assistant Director, Strategy and Governance will work closely with business areas to support  the  strategic goals of the Agency  through the responsible use, storage and sharing of data.  
 
Assistant Director, Strategic Partnerships:
The Assistant Director, Strategic Partnerships will be the key point of communication between the Data and Analytics Branch and our key partners such as State and Territory counterparts, project partners and other external stakeholders.

 

The position will focus on delivering outcomes from the Australia-New Zealand Emergency Management Committee (ANZEMC) Time Limited Working Group, working closely to deliver key projects with external providers, working across other Commonwealth departments and liaising with key industry partners. The Assistant Director, Strategic partnerships will have supervisory responsibility for junior staff.

At times staff within NEMA may be required to work outside of standard business hours, particularly during the high-risk weather season.
 
Our ideal candidate:
These roles provide exciting opportunities to implement new policies, procedures and form partnerships that support NEMA to be a national leader across the disaster continuum. These roles will require working with a variety of stakeholders across different levels of Government and industry to achieve outcomes for NEMA and the sector. Our ideal candidates will enjoy working as part of a team in a highly dynamic environment and mentoring junior team members.
 
We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age people and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential.
 
Specific duties/responsibilities:

Assistant Director, Strategy and Governance:

• Lead the implementation and update of the Agency’s Data Strategy
• Lead the implementation of the Data Governance Framework and associated policies
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure adherence with the Data Governance Framework and associated data management processes
• Preparing a range of written material including reports, briefs and other documentation
• Lead the continuation of an Agency Data Governance Committee and associated secretariat support to the Data Sub-Committee, ensuring it is an effective governance body for management of data and data products.

 

Assistant Director, Strategic Partnerships:

• Liaising with external stakeholders, particularly the states and territories and Commonwealth partners, delivering under our ANZEMC obligations
• Improve data sharing practices and assist in managing requests for sharing, this includes negotiating with states and territories in order to establish mutually beneficial data-sharing arrangements under the Intergovernmental Agreement on Data Sharing
• Maintain and enhance existing partnerships and internal teams
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff.

 
Role requirements/qualifications:

Assistant Director, Strategy and Governance:

• Strong ability to think strategically about what governance arrangements are required and the best way to implement these arrangements taking into consideration the Agency’s needs and requirements
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work methodically on a large piece of work and identify components that can be worked on independently
• Ability to lead and direct organisational change
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to translate findings into written reports for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong organisational and problem solving skills
• Ability to successfully lead and manage a team.

Assistant Director, Strategic Partnerships:

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to facilitate stakeholder meetings and negotiate mutually beneficial arrangements
• Strong liaison and negotiation skills and demonstrated experience in building productive working relationships
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to translate findings into written reports for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work methodically on a large piece of work and identify components that can be worked on independently
• Strong organisational and problem solving skills.

 

Applicant response:

As part of your application, you will be required to prepare a one page response document (minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format), which you will upload in the next section.

 

Please ensure you read the instructions carefully, noting failure to address identified requirements may lead to your application being deemed ineligible.

 

Please prepare a one-page Applicant Response in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

• How your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role
• Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
• Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

How to apply:

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level Standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership System information relevant to the classification. You are required to submit your application in the online recruitment system (ourPeople).

As part of your application, you will need to provide:

• Your CV
• Your Applicant Response document
• Details of two referees
• Include your full name and the Requisition Number - 135675 in the footer of any documents being uploaded.

 

Eligibility and Specific Conditions of Employment

To be eligible to work with the NEMA you must:

• Be an Australian Citizen
• Fulfil the Agency’s minimum requirements by satisfactorily answering all screening questions during the application process
• Obtain and maintain the required AGSVA clearance
• Satisfy a probation period
• Undergo a health assessment (if applicable).
   

Technical Assistance

If you are experiencing problems submitting your application online, please email the nature of the issues you are experiencing to Recruitment (recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au) including screen captures if necessary. A response will be sent during business hours.

 

Notes

Remuneration: The Agency offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

If you have identified as having a disability, please indicate whether you require any support throughout the selection process. For further information please contact Recruitment: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au.