Assistant Director, Countering Foreign Interference Partnerships

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 135600

Location

ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA 

 Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time 

Classification

Executive Level 1 - $110,788.00 and $129,928.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Contact Officer

Adele Reynolds on adele-reynolds@homeaffairs.gov.au  

Office Arrangements

Flexible  - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.
 

Applications close on 06/02/2025 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill 5 immediate position/s. 

Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.
 

About our team

National Security & Resilience | Counter Foreign Interference Coord | CFI Partnerships | CFI Partnerships

Overview of the Division, Branch and Sections:

The Counter Foreign Interference Coordination Centre (CFICC) supports the National Counter Foreign Interference Coordinator to strengthen and coordinate Australia's whole of Government response to foreign interference. CFICC works across government, the private sector and the wider community to raise awareness of and strengthen resilience in our most at-risk sectors.

The CFI National Partnerships Branch is responsible for stakeholder engagement on the complex and evolving threat of foreign interference, with international partners and across at-risk sectors in all states and territories.

CFI National Partnerships Branch is seeking to fill four (4) immediate vacancies across three (3) Sections.

1. CFI International Partnerships Section: The Assistant Director in the CFI International Partnerships Section assists with the coordination and delivery of the Australian Government's CFI policy engagements with international partners, including by:

• Identifying international best practice and engaging with global partners to inform domestic policy efforts
• Sharing Australia's experience on countering foreign interference with international stakeholders
• Enabling information sharing, collaboration, and preparedness testing on measures to counter foreign interference with international partners and multilateral fora.

This process is being used to fill one immediate Assistant Director position in this section, operating in a small team environment.

2. CFI Coordination and Reporting Section: The Assistant Director in the CFI Communications and Reporting Section is responsible for working across CFICC lines of effort to enable collaboration and facilitate information exchange across all sectors, maximising opportunities to achieve CFICC outcomes. The section supports internal, external and international stakeholder engagement by working closely with subject matter experts to develop communications products and briefing content for at risk sectors.  The section delivers an analytical function to pull together trends drawing on international and domestic policy insights and partnership engagement reporting. As part of this work the section supports various websites, dashboards, communication and reporting tools.

This process is being used to fill one immediate Assistant Director position in this section, operating in a small team environment.

3. CFI Partnerships Section (State and Territory Outreach): Assistant Directors in the CFI Partnerships Section (State and Territory Outreach) within CFICC are located in each state and territory. They are responsible for stakeholder engagements on the complex and evolving threat of foreign interference, across key at risk sectors, including by:

• Engaging with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• Providing advice and support on foreign interference resilience building measures.

This process is being used to fill three immediate vacancies (one Assistant Director position in Victoria and two Assistant Director position in New South Wales).

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Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidates are excellent leaders and communicators, who foster positive and collaborative stakeholder relationships. We are seeking people who are innovative, imaginative, action oriented and outcomes focused. Out ideal candidates are flexible and resilient, and thrive in a dynamic environment. Critical analysis and attention to detail is crucial, as is sound judgement and the ability to quickly identify issues and know when to seek input. The CFICC operating environment supports flexible work arrangements.

Duties and responsibilities

• Build and maintain current understanding of the strategic, geo-political, security and operational environments relevant to the foreign interference landscape
• Contribute to the continuous improvements of Australia's national response to foreign interference
• Develop and strengthen collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and implement projects to meet current and future CFICC priorities
• Identify specialist engagement strategies for outreach to sectors of Australian society at risk of foreign interference
• Prepare briefs, cabinet submissions and ministerial briefing materials as required
• Represent CFICC at meetings, interdepartmental committees, conferences, and seminars
• Support policy initiatives, and manage their implementation and evaluation
• Display high level problem solving skills when influencing and negotiating with external stakeholders
• Use good judgement in a fast paced and dynamic environment, prioritise responsibilities, maintain flexibility and be responsive to organisational change.

Additional information

CFICC values a diversity of different skills, qualifications, perspectives and backgrounds. For some positions, in line with their descriptions above, there will be specific requirements such as:

• To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen
• Applicants must state their existing security clearance level, if any, and if successful be willing to obtain and maintain a minimum of NV1-level security clearance
• Applicants will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC)
• Experience or qualifications in international relations or national security is desirable (not mandatory).

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 06/02/2025 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT  – Late applications will not be accepted.

As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

• How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role

• Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us

• Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 135600 in the document footer.

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

​The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (AGSVA) security clearance, and:
 

• ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
• Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.

 
In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.  

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Diversity and inclusion

The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

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

Technical assistance

Internal applicants with technical enquiries can log a ticket through the Support Connect portal, send an email or call us

• Lodge an enquiry through the Support Connect Portal
• Email: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au
• Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)

Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.

Notes

The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers.

Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.