About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:12.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Details</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Job Req ID</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">NEMA - 141556</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Location</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">ACT; QLD </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Employment Type</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ongoing, Full-time </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Classification</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Executive Level 2 - $146,579.00 to $174,452.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Contact Officer</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Brooke Nicholas at [email protected] </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Office Arrangements</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Flexible - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.</span><br><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> <table style="border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;background-color:#ecf0f1" border="0"><colgroup><col style="width:100%"></colgroup> <tbody> <tr> <td style="padding:6.0px"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Applications close on 14/07/2026 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:12.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About our opportunity</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">This process is being used to fill 1 immediate position/s. </span><br><br><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:12.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About the National Emergency Management Agency</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The National Emergency Management Agency's work has a real impact on the lives of Australians, particularly those living in rural and regional areas. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The National Emergency Management Agency's guiding principle is “Locally led, locally understood and locally implemented” and we bring together local communities, government, non-government and key industry representatives to support disaster recovery and resilience across the country. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Your work will help people who are recovering from natural disasters and prepare them for the future.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established on 1 September 2022 as a single, accountable Commonwealth authority that delivers a whole-of-nation approach to reducing disaster risk, planning, preparing for, responding to and recovering from all hazards across the emergency management continuum. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">NEMA works closely with states and territories to deliver the best outcome for communities across Australia. To help communities respond and recover, while preparing Australia for future emergencies, we:</span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Fund programs and initiatives, big and small, that help communities in times of emergency, as well as to recover and prepare, including through disaster recovery funding and the Disaster Ready Fund to help reduce the risk and impact of disasters</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Have officers located across Australia, working in partnership with states and territories to support disaster-affected communities to collectively build resilience, reduce risk and harm, and effectively respond to and recover from disasters</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Provide national leadership to share knowledge, situational awareness, and trends in disaster efforts to inform, guide and shape the national picture and decision-making at the Commonwealth, state and local government level – including through policy development and strategy to improve risk reduction, resilience and recovery</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Provide round-the-clock all-hazards monitoring and operational coordination for domestic and international emergencies, including supply chain disruptions, critical infrastructure outages, biosecurity risks and widespread cyber-attacks, and through supporting preparedness and response activities, including through the operationalisation of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework.</span><br><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">For further information on NEMA’s purpose, vision and values, please see the <a title="" href="https://www.nema.gov.au/" target="_self">NEMA website.</a></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:12.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Overview of the branch and section</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The Data, Business Operations and Technology Branch is the central data and analytics, information technology, shared services, property, cyber and security team within the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), responsible for a broad range of critical agency functions.</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Technology Strategy and Operations</strong> deliver technology strategy and provides secure, reliable IT systems and services, including system implementation, maintenance, and support for agency operations</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Data and Analytics</strong> provides enterprise data leadership, governance, and analytical advice, including statistical analysis of disaster events, recovery efforts, and mitigation strategies. It leads quantitative data analysis and research, drives innovation in data visualisation and automation, supports self-service access to data and information, and delivers insights to inform evidence-based decision-making. Data and Analytics also provides geospatial analysis, mapping, and modelling to support situational awareness and operational decision-making</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Business Operations</strong> delivers enabling services including property and facilities, physical and personnel security, shared services, and business continuity planning to support organisational resilience.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">By providing leadership in evidence-based decision-making, the Branch plays a pivotal role in supporting NEMA’s policy and programs and enabling corporate services to effectively support staff.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:12.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About the role</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The Director of Data and Analytics, works closely with business areas across NEMA to identify current and emerging data needs, risks, and opportunities. The role provides leadership, subject matter expertise and strategic direction for data strategy, governance and the effective management of data across the agency.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The Director is responsible for defining and implementing initiatives to improve NEMA’s data maturity including agency-wide data literacy programs and strategic risk management across the data asset lifecycle. The role also leads a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-value data products, analytical platforms, and geospatial services that support operational and strategic outcomes.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The role partners with internal and external stakeholders to ensure data is trusted, secure, and appropriately accessible, enabling high quality, evidence-based decision-making across the agency. Operating in a dynamic environment, it requires flexibility to respond to emerging priorities, including security-related matters.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">This role is located in either our Brisbane, QLD or Canberra, ACT offices. Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">At times, staff within NEMA may be required to work outside of standard business hours, particularly during the higher risk weather season.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:12.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Our ideal candidate</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a rapidly evolving and forward-thinking environment. With a focus on safeguarding NEMA’s assets through governance, compliance and aligning security measures, our ideal candidate will help to maintain and further develop our information security processes. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age people and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:12.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Duties and responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Lead reform and change initiatives, including the design, implementation and embedding of policy, strategy and governance frameworks in a complex, multi stakeholder, government environment</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Develop and deliver enterprise-wide data strategies, including initiatives to lift data maturity and data literacy and driving organisational change</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and infrastructure, including transition from on premise systems to modern cloud data platforms</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Build and maintain effective partnerships across business areas and enhance the reputation of the Data, Business Operations and Technology Branch</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Lead a multi-disciplinary team of data analysts and engineers to translate complex data into actionable insights and business strategies</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Manage data collection, governance and modelling, ensuring data integrity, compliance and privacy requirements are met</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Provide strategic advice and present data-driven insights to executives to inform decision-making</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Manage procurement, vendor engagement and contract performance to achieve value‑for‑money outcomes</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Manage and coordinate the section’s budget and resources to support the timely delivery of high-quality outputs</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Lead, coach and mentor a geographically dispersed team, providing clear direction and fostering a collaborative, high performing culture.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:12.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Role requirements/qualifications</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Tertiary qualifications in data science, analytics, information systems, information technology, computer science, statistics, public policy, or a related discipline, or equivalent senior level experience are desirable<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Developed stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders, and build and maintain strong relationships across NEMA and wider APS<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proven experience in developing, implementing, and delivering complex cloud data warehouse and analytics services<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">NV1 security clearance (or ability to obtain).</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Assessment Process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><br></strong>The recruitment selection process for this round may include one or more of the following:</span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Applicant response</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Interview</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Reference checks.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:12.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Applicant response</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">As part of your application, you will be required to prepare a one-page response document (minimum 11pt font in Microsoft Word or PDF format), which you will upload in the next section.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Please ensure you read the instructions carefully, noting failure to address identified requirements may lead to your application being deemed ineligible.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Please prepare a one-page Applicant Response in relation to the advertised role, outlining:</span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">How your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:12.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>How to apply</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the <a href="https://www.apsc.gov.au/working-aps/aps-employees-and-managers/work-level-standards-aps-level-and-executive-level-classifications" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Work Level Standards</a> relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the <a href="https://www.apsc.gov.au/working-aps/hr-practitioners/classification-and-work-level-standards/integrated-leadership-system-ils" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Integrated Leadership System</a> information relevant to the classification. You are required to submit your application in the online recruitment system (ourPeople).</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">As part of your application, you will need to provide:</span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Your CV</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Your Applicant Response document</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Details of two referees</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A copy of your qualification</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Include your full name and the Requisition Number - 141556<strong> </strong>in the footer of any documents being uploaded.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:12.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Diversity and inclusion</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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: <a href="https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability</a></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:12.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Eligibility</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">To be eligible to work with the NEMA you must:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Be an Australian Citizen</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Fulfil the Agency's minimum requirements by satisfactorily answering all screening questions during the application process and successfully undergo a National Police Check</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (AGSVA) security clearance</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Satisfy a probation period (if applicable)</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Undergo a health assessment (if applicable).</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:12.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Technical assistance</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">If you are experiencing problems submitting your application online, please email the nature of the issues you are experiencing to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> including screen captures if necessary. A response will be sent during business hours.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:12.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Notes</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The Agency offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">If you have identified as having a disability, please indicate whether you require any support throughout the selection process. For further information please contact <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</span></p></div></div></div>