NEMA Senior Exercise and Lessons Officer

Duties and responsibilities

• Build and maintain productive relationships across Commonwealth, state and territory and industry stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and support national preparedness and resilience outcomes Provide advice and coordinate the development of exercise and lessons management products informed by analysis, stakeholder consultation and organisational priorities Use sound judgement and autonomy to manage competing priorities, resolve issues and deliver complex activities on time and to a high standard Collaborate across the team and build productive stakeholder relationships to support organisational outcomes and continuous improvement Lead planning, coordination and project delivery activities, including resource allocation, risk management and performance monitoring to support section and branch objectives Prepare and quality assure briefs, submissions, reports and correspondence, providing clear advice and recommendations to senior leaders and decision-makers. Role requirements/qualifications Experience in exercise and lessons management or knowledge of emergency management is desirable Experience managing complex projects or delivering events is desirable Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate consistent documentation Strong project management and or highly developed organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a solutions-focused approach Ability to work independently, take responsibility for outcomes and support the development of junior team members Demonstrated self-motivated approach and demonstrated initiative. Assessment Process The recruitment selection process for this round may include one or more of the following: Applicant response Interview Work sample assessment Psychomteric testing Reference checks. Applicant response As part of your application, you will be required to prepare a one-page response document (minimum 11pt font in Microsoft Word 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 as well as the APSC guidance on Principles for candidate use of AI in recruitment . 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 – NEMA - 142225 in the footer of any documents being uploaded. Diversity and inclusion The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply. RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability Eligibility 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 and successfully undergo a National Police Check Obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (AGSVA) security clearance Satisfy a probation period (if applicable) 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 [email protected] including screen captures if necessary. A response will be sent during business hours. Notes 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 [email protected] .