Contact Officer:
Catherine Tamburro on
****** or **************
Closing Date:
*****pm AE
ST, Sunday 13 September ****
We actively seek to reflect the diversity of the Australian community in our workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or who are neurodivergent, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, including people of all genders and gender identities.
We uphold gender equality as a core organisational value.
If you're interested in the role but feel uncertain, we still encourage you to apply if you feel your passions, transferable skills and valuable experience align with this position.
The opportunity we have available
The Vehicle Safety Operations Branch is Australia's national vehicle standards regulator.
The Branch is responsible for administering the
Road Vehicle Standards Act ****
which sets vehicle standards for all new vehicles entering the Australian market and regulates the supply to the market of used vehicles.
This involves assessment of RVS applications for the provision of compliant road vehicles, supporting stakeholders through a central contact centre, managing the road vehicle and road vehicle component recall process and, compliance and enforcement activities under the RVS legislation.
There are 4 sections in our Branch:
Application Assessments and Approvals
Technical Assessments and Approvals
Compliance and Enforcement
Recalls Notification and Monitoring
What you will do
These roles are varied and dynamic and sit across the Recalls Notification and Monitoring; Assessment Application and Approvals; and Technical Assessment and Approvals Sections.
Typical duties include:
Contribute to briefings, correspondence and reports
assess applications (and evidence) against the requirements of the
Road Vehicle Standards Act ****
conduct quality assurance (QA) on applications, recalls and outgoing correspondence
support process improvement through issue identification during QA reviews including the review of operating procedures
support the branch risk reporting processes including contributing to the section's risk management reviews and reporting
analyse and assess information gathered through assessment and assurance activities and propose business improvements
manage professional relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including maintaining the arrangements for ongoing coordination, consultation, oversight and reporting.
adopt and implement any changes in process or procedure
develop training materials and standard operating procedures
provide statistical and other reporting as necessary
engage with stakeholders about their applications or recalls and the related policy and standards
analysing and assessing information to conduct risk assessments.
Inherent requirements for the role
The inherent requirements for this role include:
an ability to demonstrate their capability against the APS 5 Work level standards.
an ability to engage and influence stakeholders in a professional and effective manner
an ability to apply a range of tools, methods and approaches to deliver outcomes
an ability to apply critical thinking to analyse information and reach sound conclusions
an ability to generate high-quality recommendations to support decision making
demonstrated understanding of the role of regulation and the legislative mandate.
RecruitAbility
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is committed to supporting the employment and career development of people with disability.
Our participation in APS RecruitAbility means we will progress an applicant with disability to a further stage in the recruitment process, where they opt into RecruitAbility and meet the minimum requirements for the vacancy.




The RecruitAbility minimum requirements are listed above under 'inherent requirements for the role'.
You will be asked to indicate if you wish to opt into RecruitAbility in the application form.
You must tick the 'opt in' box to participate in RecruitAbility.
Simply declaring that you have a disability will not automatically include you.
We provide reasonable adjustments such as access, equipment or other practical support at relevant stages of the recruitment process.
Please advise in the application form or get in touch with the contact officer if you need any adjustments made.
More information can be found at RecruitAbility scheme: A guide for applicants | Australian Public Service Commission.
Desirable requirements
Qualifications in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics are desirable.
Cultural capability requirement
The department believes every role contributes to cultural safety and that building staff cultural capability helps us deliver better policies, programs and services for First Nations people and the broader Australian community.
Candidates will be required to demonstrate their willingness to develop their cultural capability as part of the assessment process.
In making it a requirement across all roles in our department, we are taking a practical step in delivering our commitments under the
Our Stories on Country
Agreement and the
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy *******
.
As an APS5 you will be expected to:
Consider the cultural context and implications of work area outcomes.
Engage respectfully with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, building trusted relationships.
Communicate respectfully and seeks appropriate cultural input to inform decisions.
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:
Access to our study Assistance Program that provides paid leave and financial support for you to undertake courses of study that contribute to the improvements of your professional skills and knowledge relevant to our work and broader Australian Public Service.
Through our investment in learning and development opportunities, and a positive performance culture, we provide diverse career pathways for our people to enable their mobility and adapt in a rapidly changing world.
Improve your leadership skills, through the department's Professional Coaching Scheme and tailored leadership opportunities for staff members.
Flexible working opportunities, including part time hours
and home-based work
.
We offer generous leave entitlements of 20 days personal circumstances leave per year, with one month's accrual of leave credited on commencement and 150 hours of paid annual leave (based on a full-time employee), plus a range of other miscellaneous leave options to support you.
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 **** including:
Citizenship:
candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
Health Assessment:
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department's preferred medical provider.
Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline.
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.
Police check:
The successful candidate must complete an Australian Federal Police criminal history check.
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.
How to apply
Applications for this opportunity close at
*****pm AEST, Sunday 13 September ****.
Prior to preparing your application for the department, please read our Artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment at the department principles.
The principles aim to help you use AI in a way that supports your application and maintains fairness and transparency while maintaining your integrity as a candidate.
They outline what is and isn't acceptable use of AI in APS recruitment.
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 two 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 three pages.
The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the 'inherent requirements for the role' section.
Your application should be received through the department's online recruitment system
prior to the closing date and time to be considered.
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 adjustments during the recruitment process.
We recognise and value diversity as our strength and promote a culture of inclusion to enhance our work performance and the wellbeing of our employees.
We are committed to systems that are accessible, inclusive and protected for all.
If you need any further information about accessibility and inclusion at our department, please contact ******.
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.
Applications open: 19 August ****
Applications close: 13 September ****
Application shortlisting: 18 September ****
Further assessments: 25 September ****
Selection report finalised: Week starting 12 October ****
Offers and announcements: Week starting 19 October ****
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 inherent requirements of the role, the Work level standards and in comparison to other candidates who applied.
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 work sample testing, interviews and reference checks.
Work with us.
Apply now!

📌 Aps5 - Regulatory Officer, Vehicle Safety Operations Branch (Canberra)
🏢 Department Of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional .
📍 Canberra