APS6 - Data Policy Advisor, Affirmative Measures, Disability (48024)

The opportunity we have available

What you will do

• The role is varied and dynamic, but typical duties include:
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance the department’s data agenda
• Contributing to the development of yearly Data Strategy Action Plans
• Designing and implementing initiatives to support the department’s data governance framework and policies
• Supporting education around data governance and data management to complement the rollout and embedding of the department’s data governance framework and Action Plans
• Developing guidance and products to improve the department’s data capability, including the development of reference materials
• Contributing to briefing material for high level whole-of-government data forums where the department is represented by the Chief Data Officer.
• The successful candidates will work in an engaging, flexible and collaborative environment, including opportunities to shape how data is used within the department and across the Australian Public Service.

Inherent requirements for the role

• The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS6 Work level standard .
• To be successful in this role, you will need:
• A strong interest in data and an understanding of the importance of timely and high-quality data for shaping policy development and program delivery
• Demonstrated experience in data management, data governance, data analysis or policy development
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results according to project schedules, meet deadlines and prioritise effectively between competing demands
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills and the ability to build rapport with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, including the ability to effectively communicate material of a technical nature to a broad audience
• A positive approach to teamwork and collaboration, including a willingness to assist across a range of activities

Desirable requirements

• An interest in artificial intelligence (AI), and an understanding of the importance of well-governed, high-quality data to support the effective use of AI is desirable.
• Experience with organisational policy development, change management or capability development will also be highly regarded.

Cultural capability requirement

• The department believes every role contributes to cultural safety and that building staff cultural capability helps us deliver better policies, programs and services for First Nations people and the broader Australian community. Candidates will be required to demonstrate their willingness to develop their cultural capability as part of the assessment process. In making it a requirement across all roles in our department, we are taking a practical step in delivering our commitments under the Our Stories on Country Agreement and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy 2025–28 .
• As an APS6, you will be expected to:
• Consider the cultural context and implications of work area outcomes.
• Engage respectfully with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, building trusted relationships.
• Communicate respectfully and seeks appropriate cultural input to inform decisions.

Eligibility requirements

• This is an Affirmative measure vacancy – This vacancy is open only to people with disability.
• For more information on Affirmative Measures - Disability, please visit - Affirmative measure for recruiting people with disability: guide for applicants .
• Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:
• Citizenship: candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
• Health Assessment: The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
• Police check: The successful candidate must complete an Australian Federal Police criminal history check.
• Integrity and Performance check: The successful candidate must satisfy the requirements in an Integrity and Performance check which is completed by your most recent employer.

How to apply

• Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEST, Tuesday 22 September 2026.
• Prior to preparing your application for the department, please read our Artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment at the department principles . The principles aim to help you use AI in a way that supports your application and maintains fairness and transparency while maintaining your integrity as a candidate. They outline what is and isn’t acceptable use of AI in APS recruitment.
• In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide in a PDF document a statement of no more than 2 pages outlining your background, capabilities and experiences and how these align with the advertised role.
• You should also provide a tailored CV in PDF, no more than 2 pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the ‘inherent requirements for the role’ section.
• Your application should be received through the department’s online recruitment system prior to the closing date and time to be considered .
• If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team on 02 6136 8989 or via email at recruitment@infrastructure.gov.au to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.
• Please advise the contact officer if you require adjustments during the recruitment process. We recognise and value diversity as our strength and promote a culture of inclusion to enhance our work performance and the wellbeing of our employees. We are committed to systems that are accessible, inclusive and safe for all. If you need any further information about accessibility and inclusion at our department, please contact DiversityandInclusion@infrastructure.gov.au.

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