El1 - Assistant Director, Operational Policy

Description:

The opportunity we have available
The Classification Branch provides policy and operational advice, education and training on the classification of films, computer games and publications. It delivers operational and secretariat support to the Classification Board and Classification Review Board and supports industry through the administration of approved classification tools. The Branch is also responsible for the oversight of the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995 and the National Classification Scheme.
Classification helps Australians make informed decisions about what to watch and play, and helps parents and carers protect children from harmful content. You can learn more about classification at www.classification.gov.au.
The Assistant Director will be part of the leadership team managing the Classification Branch through change and contributing to shaping the future of classification in Australia.
The key duties of the position include
The Assistant Director is part of a small team and is responsible for a diverse range of tasks, including:

• Working with industry to implement legislative reforms to the classification scheme
• Designing an evaluation and reporting framework for the legislative reforms, including briefings for departmental executives and the Minister
• Providing advice to industry entities developing and seeking ministerial approval of classification tools
• Reporting on the performance of newly approved classification tools to departmental executives and the Minister
• Engaging and fostering productive relationship with the Classification Board on reform implementation and monitoring of classification tools
• Preparing correspondence, reports and briefings for departmental executives, the Minister and the Australian public and responses to media enquiries
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including the legal services, media services, Ministerial and Parliamentary Services branches, and the films and computer games industry
• Contributing to the strategic communications plan for industry and the Australian public on classification reform
• Participating in developing and implementing future classification reform agenda as determined by government.

Who are we looking for?
Our ideal candidate is familiar with, or interested in, contemporary media and technology, including films and computer games. They have experience in applying legislation to their work, has a strong eye for detail, and is proficient in leading a busy team through change. Most importantly, they will have excellent leadership and communication skills. You should be solutions focused, proactive, flexible and agile.
We are looking for a candidate who:

• Applies strong judgment, thinks strategically, and identifies opportunities for improved ways of working
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships, including building high performing teams and facilitates cooperation with a variety of stakeholders
• Steers and implements change, deals with uncertainty and delivers on intended results
• Commits to action, manages risk, demonstrates professionalism and negotiates effectively
• Communicates clearly, including the ability to listen, understand and adapt to their audience

While not essential, we will look favourably upon skills and experience in any of these areas:

• People/change management and leadership
• Project/program management, coordination, delivery or reporting
• Experience with using Microsoft 365 systems.