- Canberra and Melbourne
- Applications close 28/4/2024
- Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
- Investing in science and technology
- Strengthening the resources sector.
- the ability to think critically
- research, administrative and analytical skills
- an ability to assess evidence and apply facts within a policy framework
- interpersonal and communication skills
- the ability to contribute to the preparation of and/or produce reports
- an ability to form productive working relationships with a variety of stakeholder groups.
- respond positively to change
- value individual differences and diversity
- promote and adopt a positive and balanced approach to work
- communicate clearly.
- examine and analyse trade, business, industry and financial data
- draft reports and briefing papers
- manage the use of case management records (e.g. evidence, analysis, risks and issues, briefing notes, meeting notes etc.)
- draft case communications (circulation of critical information, formal advice received, meeting requests, agendas, plans, relevant submissions etc.)
- work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams of investigators, policy, quality assurance and legal advisory staff
- liaise with a range of domestic and international businesses.
Analyst / Investigator, APS Level 4, Anti-Dumping Commission - Canberra, Australia - Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Description
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:
About the Anti-Dumping Commission
We are Australia's international trade remedies authority - the Anti-Dumping Commission. The Commission is responsible for undertaking investigations into allegations of unfair trade practices involving goods entering Australia and administering Australia's anti-dumping legislation. These investigations seek to deliver a level playing field for industry. Professionalism, excellence and independence underpins the Commission's world-class reputation.
The Commission is a connected team of professionals with investigative, accounting, auditing, business, learning and development, legal, economic, and international trade skills and experience. Our team works well together because we care about each other, help out, and make everyone feel included. We prioritise collaboration, fostering an environment where skills, knowledge, and support are freely exchanged. Central to our ethos is the well-being of our team members, whom we empower to operate autonomously, flexibly, and with confidence.
At the Commission, we value authenticity, believing that individuals perform their best when true to themselves. Our goal is for staff to reach their full potential through engaging work and career growth opportunities.
About the branch
The Commission's Investigations Branch is made up of auditors, analysts, accountants, case managers and investigators responsible for undertaking highly technical anti-dumping and subsidy investigations. Investigations Units engage with a wide range of stakeholders and prepare reports that apply relevant legislation, policy and practice. Investigations Units conduct detailed research and complex analysis of financial and economic data.
Our ideal candidate
The Investigations Branch has multiple APS4 positions available. This is a junior position. Full and extensive specialist training will be provided. An enthusiasm for learning and an understanding of the time taken to learn a specialist role, is essential. The Commission highly values its training package and has a strong focus on career growth opportunities within its teams. If you have relevant and/or transferrable skills and experience, we'd love to hear from you.
We are looking for motivated and skilled candidates who have:
Skills, experience or qualifications in one or more of the following areas, although not mandatory, would be highly regarded: international trade, regulatory compliance, auditing, analytics, commercial investigations, business, commerce, accounting or economics.
We are also seeking applicants who:
If you are eager to make a positive impact and have the skills, experience and motivation to succeed in this role, we would welcome your application.
What you will do
The role of a APS4 Junior Analyst/ Case Support is to assist the Case Manager and Senior Case Investigator by contributing to core outputs for the case. You will work within multi-disciplinary teams and learn to contribute to Anti-Dumping and countervailing investigations.
In this role, you will learn to:
There is a high degree of direct engagement with Australian and international industry, including some opportunities for domestic and international travel to conduct verification activities.
You will be supported by a comprehensive training and induction program to help ensure you succeed in the role.
To get a better idea of what we do in practice, candidates are encouraged to review cases on the Commission's Electronic Public Record. For example: Case 554 - Concrete Underlay Film from Malaysia and particularly the Commission's final report on the matter: Final Report - REP 554
Eligibility
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.
Notes
Are you unsure about applying? Did you know that a Hewlett Packard internal report found that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60 per cent of the job requirements? Women and people from diverse backgrounds tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point described, please still apply or get in touch with the contact officer to learn more about the role.
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. This vacancy is ACT - Industry House,VIC - Melbourne - Spring St based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.
Application information
Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.
Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 750 words and should align to the key duties listed above.
Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).
Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact or if you require assistance with your application.
Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.
Contact Information
For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Matthew Williams on or via email on