- Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart, Darwin
- Applications close 3 November
- The salary range for this role is $126,391 - $134,225

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 transparent 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 dynamic 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 prospect





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

📌 Assistant Managers (Canberra)
🏢 Department of Industry, Science and Resources
📍 Canberra