APS6 - General Assessment Team Leader, Vehicle Safety Operations
Title:
APS6 - General Assessment Team Leader, Vehicle Safety Operations
Classification(s):
APS Level 6
Employment Type:
Ongoing, Full Time
Salary:
$95,501 - $114,201 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation
Business Division:
Road Vehicle Regulation
Branch / Section:
Vehicle Safety Operations, Application Assess & Approvals
Location:
We want to recruit the best people to our department.
Our roles support flexible work arrangements including
the opportunity to work from one of our departmental
offices and hybrid (mixture of office and home-based
work).
This role is located in Canberra.
A merit pool may be formed and used to fill future
similar vacancies in these locations and other locations
within the same metropolitan area.
Security Clearance:
Baseline Vetting
Job Reference No:
47510
Contact Officer:
Catherine L TAMBURRO on
Closing Date:
11.59pm AEDT, Sunday 15 February 2026
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 LGBTQIA+ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women's progression into senior leadership.
The opportunity we have available
The Vehicle Safety Operations Branch is Australia's national vehicle standards regulator, working to enhance vehicle safety, emissions control and anti-theft protection to ensure the Australian vehicle fleet is safe and efficient. The Application Assessment and Approval section is responsible for regulating the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA) by assessing applications to ensure the criteria for approval are met.
What will you do?
We are seeking an APS 6 General Assessment Team Leader to join our team, providing a critical leadership role in supporting businesses and individuals to provide road vehicles to the Australian market. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a team of seven general assessors, ensuring the timely and accurate assessment of applications in accordance with the legislative framework.
The tasks of the APS 6 Team Leader in their day-to-day work can include:
1. Managing a team of seven general assessors, providing guidance, support and oversight to achieve team goals.
2. Overseeing application assessment and supporting team members to ensure compliance with the Road Vehicle Standards legislation.
3. Managing RAV corrections and VIN rejections, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
4. Maintaining oversight of quality management systems and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
5. Managing the ROVER General Assessors mailbox, including responding to complex written enquiries and phone calls.
The team leader plays a vital role in ensuring the team is appropriately resourced and supported to deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced regulatory environment.
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS 6 Work level standards.
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate your ability to:
6. Lead and support a team, providing guidance and oversight to achieve high performance and foster a positive, collaborative culture.
7. Communicate effectively, both written and verbal, responding to complex enquiries and engaging with a range of stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.
8. Apply sound judgement and attention to detail, ensuring applications and corrections are managed in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and guidelines.
9. Manage competing priorities, demonstrating strong organisational skills to deliver quality outcomes within legislative timeframes.
Experience working in a regulatory environment will be highly regarded.
We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
RecruitAbility minimum requirements
Minimum requirements for this role include:
10. Effective people management and leadership skills.
11. Strategic skills including an ability to develop, interpret and apply policies and processes.
RecruitAbility is a scheme which aims to attract and develop applicants with disability and also facilitate cultural changes in selection panels and agency recruitment.
Job applicants with disability who met the requirements are advanced to the next stage of the selection process:
12. Opt into the scheme
13. Declare they have a disability, and
14. Meet the minimum requirements of a vacancy advertised in the scheme
More information can be found at RecruitAbility scheme: A guide for applicants | Australian Public Service Commission.
What else can we offer?
We are dedicated to fostering personal and professional development, empowering individuals to set goals, acquire new skills, and cultivate unique qualities that define who they are. We believe that this not only leads to a more fulfilling and happier life but also enhances the overall quality of our work.
Some of the benefits we offer include:
Your life
15. We provide the environment you need through excellent conditions and a supportive, values-driven culture, allowing you to keep being you.
16. Our values are to be: respectful, informed, collaborative, adaptive, accountable. Through our commitment to these values, we maintain a fulfilling and supportive environment that promotes the wellbeing of our people.
17. We offer job security, flexible work arrangements and generous leave.
Your contribution
18. Our collaborative and supportive culture fosters high performing teams where you are valued for your expertise, experiences and point of view.
19. We provide a respectful and inclusive working environment.
20. Our people feel a sense of belonging and are acknowledged for the contributions they make towards our objectives to deliver for the Australian community.
Your passion
21. Our breadth of work provides unmatched opportunities to apply your subject matter expertise while discovering new interests across our diverse portfolio.
22. We have a direct role in ensuring our infrastructure, communication and transport sectors remain efficient, safe, sustainable and accessible in today's rapidly changing environment.
Join our department and embark on a journey of growth, fulfillment, and well-being. Experience personal and professional development, prioritise your health, and be part of a vibrant and positive culture that empowers individuals and drives exceptional performance.
Eligibility requirements
Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:
23. 24. Citizenship: candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
25. Health Assessment: The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department's preferred medical provider.
26. 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.
27. Police check: The successful candidate must satisfactory complete an Australian Federal Police criminal history check.
28. Integrity and Performance check: The successful candidate must satisfy the requirements in an Integrity and Performance check which is completed by your most recent employer.
Timeline and assessment
A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.
If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.
Anticipated timeline for recruitment milestone dates:
Applications open: 28 January 2026
Applications close: 15 February 2026
Application shortlisting: 23 February 2026
Further assessments: Week starting 2 March 2026
Selection report finalised: Week starting 16 March 2026
Offers and announcements: Week starting 30 March 2026
The above is indicative only, please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes.
Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job and the Work level standards. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed, the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted, you may be asked to undertake further assessment, this may include interviews, and reference checks.
How to apply
Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEDT, Sunday 15 February
In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide in a PDF document a statement of no more than 2 pages outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role.
You should also provide a tailored CV in PDF, no more than 3 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 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 identify as someone with disability and you require accessibility assistance or more information, please email
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