About the Department
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology.
* Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
* Investing in science and technology
* Strengthening the resources sector.
The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.
This department shapes Australia's future by taking strategic decisions on matters related to science, technology, innovation, energy, resources and tourism. It aims to improve Australia's productivity, resilience and sustainability.
About the team
About the commission
We are Australia's trade remedies authority - the Anti-Dumping Commission. The commission is responsible for undertaking investigations into allegations of unfair international trade practices involving goods entering Australia and administering Australia's anti-dumping legislation.
The commission is a connected team of professionals with investigative, accounting, auditing, legal, economic and international trade skills and experience. We prioritise collaboration, fostering an environment where skills, knowledge, and support are freely exchanged. Central to our ethos is the well-being of our team members, whom we empower to lead and manage with confidence.
About the branch
The commission's Investigations Branch is made up four investigations teams and a quality assurance and verification team. The branch undertakes highly technical anti-dumping and subsidy investigations. Investigations teams engage with a wide range of stakeholders and prepare reports that apply relevant legislation, policy and practice.
Our ideal candidate
The Investigations Branch has multiple Executive Level 1 Case Manager positions available across the Investigations teams. If you have relevant and/or transferrable skills and experience, we'd love to hear from you. We are looking for motivated and skilled people who have:
* Strong leadership skills including the ability to create a working environment that encourages and supports openness, collaboration and genuine debate around critical issues
* Strong case management/project management skills, including managing milestones and deadlines and driving timely delivery
* Expertise in analysing and interpreting company financial data - including financial statements and financial management system records - extracting insights and examining it critically to ensure accuracy and inform decision-making
* Experience in leading complex analysis of quantitative data and market behaviours
* An extensive understanding of interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, precedent, policies, and procedures
* Strong report-writing and written communication skills
* The ability to effectively engage and collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders to drive quality outcomes
* Microsoft Excel skills at an intermediate to advanced level (highly desirable) – although training can be provided
* Skills or qualifications in one of the following fields are highly desirable: international trade, regulatory compliance and/or investigations, auditing, business, commerce, law, accounting or economics.
We are seeking applicants who:
* Provide direction to others regarding the purpose and importance of their work
* Listen, understand and adapt to their audience
* Engage with risk and consider appropriate mitigations
* Value specialist expertise and capitalise on the expert knowledge and skills of others, including legal advice and policy positions.
* Contribute their own expertise to achieve outcomes for the commission, including a program of continuous improvement
* Steer and implement change and deal with uncertainty.
We encourage candidates who are unsure about their eligibility to apply or get in touch with the contact officer to learn more about the role.
What you will do
The role of a Case Manager is to lead cases according to the commission's quality and risk management practices. In addition to staff within their own teams, Case Managers are supported by multi-disciplinary teams including policy, quality assurance and legal advisory teams with subject matter expertise.
In broad terms, Case Managers have responsibility for:
* Leading a collaborative case team that works effectively with specialist advisors and utilises the commission's decision-making processes and systems to deliver timely advice and recommendations to the senior leadership. This includes engaging with risk, proposing appropriate solutions and providing visibility of key case decisions and risks.
* Ensuring investigatory rigour and effective case management principles are met through evidence-based, transparent, independent and impartial decision-making including utilising the commission's quality control mechanisms.
* Producing, supervising and/or co-ordinating all case outputs including case management planning; report writing; producing case records (evidence, analysis, risks and issues, briefing notes, meeting notes etc.); and case communications (circulation of critical information, formal advice received, meeting requests, agendas, plans, relevant submissions etc.)
* Supporting the capability development of team members and other commission staff, including by delegating decisions and tasks appropriately; providing clear performance standards; and providing timely feedback and recognition. This includes recognising different working styles of individuals, building an effective team dynamic with differing skills and abilities.
Case Managers also have a broader leadership role across the Investigation Branch and commission, including:
* Leading innovation and practice development
* Leading aspects of staff training and capability development
* Supporting a strong and inclusive workplace culture
* Contributing to the commission's engagement with international counterparts, such as technical virtual meetings with counterpart authorities.
You will be directly engaged with Australian and international industry, including opportunities for domestic and international travel to conduct verification activities.
A comprehensive training and induction program will be provided to help ensure your success in the role.
To get a better idea of what we do in practice, candidates are encouraged to review cases on the commission's Electronic Public Record.
Eligibility
To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.
Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
Notes
Flexible work arrangements are available for many roles, with these positions being based in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney offices.
A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.
Application information
Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position.
Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request.
Contact Information
For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Mayuran Jeyarajah on 03 8539 2477 or via email on Mayuran.Jeyarajah@adcommission.gov.au.
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