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. We do this by:

- 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.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

About the team

Help shape the future of Australia’s resources sector.

The Minerals and Resources Division works on nationally significant issues across mining, mine-site remediation, critical minerals and resource productivity.

We deliver strategic policy advice and major national programs that support the Australian Government's priorities for economic growth, resilience and prosperity. Our work helps strengthen Australia's sovereign capability, secures and helps diversify critical global supply chains, and positions Australia as a trusted global resources partner.

We work closely with industry, First Nations partners, communities, state and territory governments, and international counterparts to solve complex policy and program delivery challenges. Our operating environment is shaped by global economic, environmental and national security factors, making our work both energetic and impactful.

As an EL1, you will lead and develop high-performing teams delivering complex, high-profile policy and program outcomes of national significance. You will have the opportunity to help shape Government decision-making, build strong stakeholder relationships, and contribute to some of Australia's most important economic and strategic priorities.

We are looking for leaders who demonstrate sound judgement, strong leadership capability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build productive relationships and deliver results.

Our division has a national footprint, and we welcome applications from locations across Australia. Some roles may require security clearances or involve specific operational requirements.





The opportunity

We are seeking high-performing Assistant Managers to lead teams and contribute to complex policy and program delivery across mining, remediation and critical minerals priorities. We are looking to fill vacancies across our five branches:

- Mining and Remediation: provides policy advice on Australia’s mining sector, major commodities, and stewardship of legacy rehabilitation projects.
- Critical Minerals Office: provides policy advice and facilitation services for industry to grow Australia’s critical minerals sector; delivering the Critical Minerals Strategy 2023-30 and associated initiatives.
- Critical Minerals Security: develops critical minerals policy to support Australia‘s economic and national security, including through international engagement, strategic project financing, and foreign investment settings.
- The Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve – Policy Branch: develops the policy settings and government advice that guide the design and operation of the Reserve.
- Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve - Assessments Branch: provides market, commercial and financial analysis to assess proposals and design potential government support.

This recruitment will be used to fill existing and potential future vacancies.

What’s in it for you?

You will work on high-priority initiatives that shape Australia’s mining, remediation and critical minerals sectors, with opportunities to influence major government decisions, build new capabilities and collaborate across government, industry and international partners.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate a combination of the following:

- Sound judgement and a strong focus on outcomes, including the ability to weigh evidence, make informed decisions, and deliver practical solutions in complex environments.
- Strong analytical capability, with experience assessing complex commercial, financial, market or policy evidence to support decision making.
- Leadership capability, including experience supervising, developing and supporting high-performing teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.




- The ability to build productive relationships and influence outcomes across government, industry, First Nations partners and international stakeholders.
- Experience delivering outcomes in complex policy or program environments.
- Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changing circumstances.
- A commitment to integrity, professionalism and continuous improvement.

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 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.

EL1 duties across the division include but are not limited to:

- Leading teams and developing staff to deliver impactful policy and program outcomes that support Government priorities.
- Undertake complex analysis and assessments, drawing on commercial, financial, market and policy evidence to provide clear, defensible advice.
- Leading or contributing to policy development, program delivery and regulatory work relating to:
- Critical Minerals
- Mining, including major commodities and export permissions
- Remediation

- Delivering budget measures and outcomes including those outlined in the Critical Minerals Strategy 2023-2030.
- Representing the department and building productive relationships across government and with external stakeholders, including international counterparts, industry and First Nations partners.
- Providing strategic advice and managing complex issues to support senior executive decision-making.

An understanding of the resources sector is desirable.

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.

NV1 or NV2 security clearance is desirable but not required for all roles.

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.

The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. Our division has a national footprint, and we will consider applications from all locations across Australia. Some operational requirements and security clearances may apply to certain roles. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.

📌 Assistant Managers (Multiple Vacancies) (Australia)
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📍 Australia