Geoscience Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Cultures, and to elders past and present.
About us
Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia. We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia. We apply our diverse professional expertise, our deep and trusted knowledge, our national-scale Earth observation infrastructure and our strong partnerships, to the opportunities and challenges that face our nation.
Our culture
Our strength lies in our people, including our diversity in backgrounds, skills and experiences, and the way we work together to respond to the emerging needs of our work. We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate and progress. Applications from people who reflect this diversity are encouraged.
Our workplace is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and offers a variety of flexible working arrangements to enhance flexibility, including remote working arrangements.
What we can offer you
When you work at Geoscience Australia you will have access to a range of benefits and the opportunity to experience a workplace culture that truly values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. To learn more about our competitive salary, free onsite parking, generous flexible working arrangements and the role you can play in growing our culture click here.
The opportunity
Geoscience Australia has established the Earth Observation (EO) Program to holistically manage, govern, and deliver EO capability. The EO capability will make available time-series, continental scale data and insights of the Australian landscape and environment to inform decision making about Australia's resources and environment by Australian government, industry and the community. The EO Program includes Australia/United States partnership on Landsat and Landsat Next, Digital Earth Australia, and collaboration nationally and internationally on standards, technology, and science.
Our team
The Earth Observation Program Management Office (EO PMO) within Space Division provides specialist advice and program management services to facilitate delivery, governance and assurance and whole-of-life capability management of Geoscience Australia's Earth Observation Program. The EO PMO supports Chief of Space Division and the two Branches, Satellite Land Imaging Collection (SLIC) Branch and Digital Earth (DE) Branch, responsible for delivery of the Program. As a small team, the EO PMO combines diverse skillsets including procurement and commercial, scheduling, financial management, project and program management, engineering, and governance to deliver the services.
The role
Reporting to Director EO PMO, this role will undertake duties to support program and whole-of-life capability management of the Earth Observation capability and manage delivery of PMO services to SLIC and DE Branches. This will include procurement and contracting, finance, scheduling, risk management, reporting, program planning and monitoring, and other program management services as required.
As an EL1 officer, you will utilise project and program management knowledge and skills to manage delivery of project and program management services and implement practices to support organisational goals and program objectives. The role will include interactions within Geoscience Australia, other Government departments and stakeholders, and international partners.
This recruitment process maybe be used to form a merit pool for future similar vacancies.
In this role you will:
* undertake program and project management, providing planning, procurement and contracting, finance and budget management, and other required services as part of management of Geoscience Australia's Earth Observation capability;
* contribute to development of program strategies and plans, including submissions to Executives;
* work closely with EO delivery Branches and cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and partners to achieve program objectives;
* lead and foster a collaborative and productive work environment;
* develop comprehensive procedures, processes, plans, and other artefacts as required to support sound program and project management practices;
* monitor, manage, and report risks;
* monitor and report progress against delivery (projects and products in operations & sustainment);
* consider and effectively manage competing priorities and strategic directions in line with organisational goals and objectives;
* ensuring high levels of compliance with legislative, financial and administrative frameworks, and record keeping practices, in particular the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013; and
* undertake duties as directed.
To be successful in the role you will:
* have extensive experience in managing programs and/or projects in government or industry;
* possess excellent business and commercial acumen;
* possess exceptional problem-solving skills;
* have excellent people skills and strong stakeholder engagement capabilities;
* have a proven ability to communicate with influence and the ability to nurture productive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including science and research specialists;
* have excellent oral and written communications skills, including developing business cases and proposals;
* have sound understanding of capability management, preferably in the field of Earth Observation;
* have the ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure; and
* adhere to the Australian Public Service Values and the Code of Conduct and consistently behave in an honest, ethical and professional way.
Required skills, knowledge, experience and/or qualifications
* Demonstrated extensive experience in program or project management in government or industry.
* Highly developed organisational skills, self-drive, initiative and ability to work under pressure.
* Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
* Professional training and qualification in program or project management.
Are you unsure about applying?
Did you know that a Hewlett Packard internal report found that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60 per cent of the job requirements? Women and other people from diverse backgrounds tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on what we are looking for, please still apply or get in touch with the contact officer to learn more about the role.
To Apply
Please visit the careers page of our website to submit your application via our e-Recruit system. Your application should include:
* Your resume (no more than 3 pages)
* A brief statement (no more than 700 words) outlining your transferable skills, experience and capabilities related to the role and the value you would bring to Geoscience Australia.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Guna Gounder on or email
To learn more about applying for roles within the Australian Public Services please review, 'Applying for an APS job: cracking the code'.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this position you must meet the below eligibility criteria.
* Be an Australian Citizen at the closing date of application.
* The successful applicant must be able to obtain, hold and maintain a security clearance of an appropriate level relevant to this role. The applicant may be able to commence on Baseline clearance while obtaining NV1 clearance.
* Commencement of employment is subject to the successful applicant undergoing and satisfying pre- employment screening, which includes a police history check.
Recruitability
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 position. For more information please visit the Australian Public Service Commission website.
Hearing or speech impaired applicants are invited to use the National Relay Service by contacting, and requesting to be connected with our Recruitment team on in order to obtain selection documentation.
Technical Assistance
If you require technical assistance, call Human Resources on or email
A merit list/pool may be created from this process. If you are successful for the merit pool, your details may be shared with other Australian Public Service agencies unless you choose not to have your details disclosed.