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Employment Opportunity N.N. 10473652
Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Refugee, Humanitarian and International Division
Various Branch, Various Sections

Job Title:	APS LEVEL 5 - POLICY OFFICERS
Job Type:	Ongoing, Full-time
Salary:	$59,314 - $63,036
Location:	Belconnen | ACT
Classification:	APS Level 5
Position No:	704

Closing date: Tuesday, 30 March 2010

 

 

Job Description

Duties
* Applications close 30 March 2010 at 12:00 midday - AEDST.

Refugee, Humanitarian and International Division is responsible for:
• meeting Australia's international protection obligations under the
1951 Refugees Convention and other relevant conventions in relation to
people claiming protection within Australia's jurisdiction,
• contributing to the resettlement of refugees and those in
humanitarian need through the delivery of the Humanitarian Program set
annually by the government, and
• advancing Australia's interests in relation to migration and
refugee issues internationally through a program of multilateral and
bilateral activity, including capacity building with selected countries.

At the APS 5 level Policy Officers work in varied roles across three Branches
and in the Divisional Executive Unit.

Onshore Protection Branch is responsible for the design and evaluation of
policy in relation to applications for protection visas, requests for refugee
status assessment by offshore entry persons, ministerial intervention in
Australia and decision support for these, including country information. It is
also responsible for programme development and management, including
design and implementation of procedures, training programmes, quality
assurance processes, integrity strategies and analytical support for RH&I
Division systems requirements. Stakeholder engagement and
communications strategies on protection related issues are another key
element of work in this branch.

Humanitarian Branch contributes to the resettlement of refugees and others
in the greatest humanitarian need by enabling durable solutions through
the development and management of the Humanitarian Program in
accordance with government requirements. The Branch is responsible for
policy development, planning, stakeholder communication and program
management for the delivery of the Offshore Humanitarian Program and
temporary safe haven in Australia for people displaced by upheaval in their
country.

International Cooperation Branch facilitates and advances whole-of-DIAC
engagement with other countries, regional processes and international
organisations to encourage approaches to migration management and
border security that support or complement Australian interests, in
particular in advancing the international protection framework and
contributing to whole-of-government efforts to combat people smuggling,
human trafficking and irregular migration. It includes regular contact with
other Australian Government departments, foreign governments,
international organisations and non-government organisations to provide
legislative, managerial, technical and operational services to help build the
capacity of partners, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region and with other
identified priority areas and partners.

The Divisional Executive Unit coordinates a range of divisional corporate
administrative and financial management responsibilities. These include
coordination of budget estimate and financial planning processes, financial
forecasting, compliance and reporting, procurement, asset management
and stocktake processes and divisional personnel, establishments and
accommodation management.

The RH&I Division environment is dynamic and requires flexibility, good
judgement and responsiveness in order to achieve whole-of-government
and departmental goals. The information provided in this explanation of the
role and responsibilities should be read in conjunction with DIAC Work Level
Standards. Candidates’ placement preferences in the Division will be
canvassed at the interview stage of the selection process.


APS 5 DUTIES

While the specific emphasis in the duties may vary from position to position
the following duties are broadly applicable to APS 5 positions in the Division:

• Research, interpret and apply legislation, policy, international
conventions and case law etc

• Provide input to policy development and gather evidence to
support new policy proposals

• Draft submissions, briefs and reports a range of issues involving:

o Australia’s approach to the management of refugees, domestic
and international developments that have implications for the interpretation
and implementation of Australia’s protection obligations,

o Australia’s approach and contribution to the resettlement of
refugees and others in humanitarian need and their immediate families to
enable durable solutions, and

o the Department’s international engagement strategy, including
agreements with foreign governments, international and non-government
organisations

• Prepare correspondence (routine and some complex matters),
corporate documentation, technical reports

• Assist in the organisation of programs and agendas for visiting
foreign government officials, including preparation of briefing material and
meeting notes

• Liaise with other Departmental Sections, agencies and
stakeholders

• Assist in providing training and support to processing centres

• Contribute to the analysis of processes and procedures to enable
continuous improvement in the way we work

• Contribute to Section, Branch and Divisional planning, risk
management and strategic thinking

• Assist in the coordination of divisional corporate administrative
responsibilities in relation to people, finances and legal accountabilities

• Work as a member of the team, actively contributing to team
results.

 
Eligibility
These are designated security assessed positions. The successful applicants will be required to undergo a security clearance. Late applications will not be considered
 
Notes
Remuneration: The successful applicants will be offered an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position. Selection documentation for these positions, information about employment in the Department of Immigration and Citizenship, and advice on how to apply for the vacancies can be obtained from the department’s website at http://www.immi.gov.au/about/careers/index.htm

About Department of Immigration and Citizenship  http://www.immi.gov.au/

We are an organisation offering challenging and diverse careers in a high profile and complex environment. We are committed to ensuring Australia has the best possible services in immigration, border security, and citizenship. We are looking for people to join us to help build an organisation that is open, client focussed and supports our staff to achieve excellence. Our 7000 employees work in more than 100 locations in Australia and overseas, across a range of interesting subject areas influenced by international and domestic developments. The department supports equity in employment, has a workforce from culturally diverse backgrounds, and selects employees on the basis of merit, measured against specified job criteria. It is therefore in the interest of all applicants to obtain selection documentation for advertised vacancies from the department’s website http://www.immi.gov.au/about/careers/index.htm After reading this documentation, applicants may contact the designated contact officer if they have any questions about the recruitment process or they require any other special arrangements. Information about employment in the department and how to apply for department vacancies is also available from the department’s website www.immi.gov.au

To Apply

Selection Documentation:	http://www.immi.gov.au/about/careers/index.htm
Apply:	All applications should be lodged on-line in accordance with the instructions set out on the department’s website at http://www.immi.gov.au/about/careers/index.htm
Agency Recruitment Site:	http://www.immi.gov.au/about/careers/index.htm

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