Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry include:

• This is where you play an important role.
• The duties of the role may include some or all of the following:
• Provide administrative, financial and operational support to the delivery of ABARES’ national Farm Surveys.
• Coordinate travel, onboarding, training, equipment and logistics for a geographically dispersed workforce.
• Procurement and contract administration and expenditure monitoring in accordance with departmental and Commonwealth requirements.

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• Sound judgement, problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to apply policies, procedures and governance requirements in a practical operational setting.
• 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. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Flexible. Details: Subject to negotiation.

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.