Description:
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water leads Australia’s response to climate change and sustainable energy use, and protect our environment, heritage and water.
The Liquid Fuels Branch is an integral part of the ongoing energy transition in Australia as we move towards net zero by 2050. Did you know Australia uses more energy from diesel fuel than any other form of energy, even electricity? Our branch delivers both short and long term solutions to enhance Australia’s fuel security position, prepare for the energy transition, improve the quality of Australia’s fuel to achieve better health and environmental outcomes, and facilitate new vehicle technologies.
The Branch prides itself on being an inclusive and positive place to work. Our values include:
- supporting remote and flexible working arrangements
- embracing clear and open communication
- investing in our staff development
- supporting staff physical and mental wellbeing.
We support flexible and remote working arrangements and we welcome applicants located anywhere in Australia.
Our ideal Petroleum Data Assistant Manager is someone who:
- enjoys working with data and creating data and insights to inform good decision making
- has experience in data compilation, management and analysis, including proficiency in using tools such as Excel, Power BI and CRM
- has experience in publication and reporting of official datasets, as well as using datasets to provide insights, briefing and analysis to stakeholders
- has good attention to detail, the ability to work independently and can manage staff, projects and regular deadlines
- has experience in leading implementation of new data projects, including embedding new processes and managing team members and industry stakeholders through these changes.
Our ideal Fuel Quality Assistant Manager is someone who:
- can understand and interpret technical fuel information to inform policy advice for effective government action.
- can convert technical considerations into outcomes in legislation, such as Australia’s fuel quality standards
- has highly developed written and verbal communication skills, can actively consider stakeholder views and think creatively
- Is strategic with an understanding of how our approach aligns and supports the Department and Government priorities
- is not afraid to 'jump in at the deep end' to help the team meet its deliverables and deadlines
- Relevant experience or qualifications in science or technical legal roles would be an advantage.
Our ideal Critical Vulnerabilities Assistant Manager is someone who has:
- advanced critical thinking skills, the ability to identify, gather and manipulate data, harness complex information and distil it to provide clear, accurate and timely policy advice
- strong planning and project management skills, the ability to marshal resources and influence others including technical consultants to deliver required products on time and on budget
- strong team work and communication skills and the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships within and outside the team, across government and with industry stakeholders
- a familiarity and/or interest in the fuel market and energy security and emissions reduction policy would be an advantage.
Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.
- Support modernisation of government petroleum data reporting and analysis, including leading on implementing a major ICT project and working closely with ICT system developers
- Engage with industry stakeholders on legislative data reporting requirements, including supporting data providers during our transition to online reporting
- Manage data collection from industry and other government agencies, production of statistical estimates using a range of techniques, and compilation of official datasets
- Be response for overseeing preparation and publication of the monthly Australian Petroleum Statistics and associated products
- Supervise and support team members and the section manager to deliver the work program of the team
- Provide data analysis, advice and insights to assist policy, regulatory and market monitoring functions and requests for our Executive and Minister.