APS5, APS6 and EL1, Housing Group (Affirmative Measure - Indigenous)

Housing Group works to improve housing outcomes for all Australians. We shape policies and programs that support more homes being built, make housing more affordable and improve access to safe and secure housing. 

Our work covers a wide range of areas, including:

• Helping increase housing supply.
• Supporting home ownership.
• Improving renting outcomes.
• Supporting social and affordable housing.
• Improving housing outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
• Housing Group works closely with communities, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisations, state and territory governments, industry and other stakeholders to help deliver the Australian Government’s housing agenda.

We have opportunities across two divisions, the Housing Supply, Productivity and Engagement Division (HSPED), and the Housing Access and Delivery Division (HADD). A merit pool will be established to support other roles within Treasury. 

About the roles: 

We recognise the value of lived experience, cultural knowledge, community leadership and diverse professional backgrounds in shaping better policy and delivering better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. 

We are seeking motivated and collaborative applicants at the APS5, APS6 and EL1 levels to contribute to nationally significant housing policy, programs and partnerships. Successful candidates will have opportunities to work across a range of areas, including:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander housing policy and partnerships.
• Housing supply and planning reform.
• Home ownership and rental policy.
• Social and affordable housing.
• Program delivery and implementation.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Research, data and policy analysis.

We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including government, community-controlled organisations, housing providers, not-for-profit organisations, advocacy groups, academia, research organisations and the private sector.

APS5 Officer

As an APS5, you will help develop and deliver housing policies and programs. You will undertake research, prepare written materials, work with stakeholders and contribute to projects that support Government priorities.

We are looking for people who can:

• Work well with others and contribute to the team.
• Communicate clearly with different audiences.
• Gather information, identify key issues and help develop practical solutions.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships.
• Show initiative and be willing to take on and learn new things.
• Act with integrity and deliver quality work. 

Experience can come from work, study, volunteering, community involvement and life experiences.

APS6 Officer

As an APS6, you will take responsibility for pieces of work and help lead pieces of work, provide policy and program advice, manage stakeholder relationships and contribute to strategic projects.

We are looking for people who can:

• Work independently and deliver quality outcomes through strategic thinking and problem solving.
• Analyse information and provide clear, evidence-based advice.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a range of people.
• Exercise sound judgement, resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities and risks.
• Show initiative and be willing to take on and learn new things. 

Experience can come from work, study, volunteering, community involvement and life experiences. We recognise that leadership and problem-solving skills can be gained in many settings, including community, cultural, volunteer and professional environments.

EL1 Assistant Director

As an EL1, you will lead projects that contribute to the Government's housing agenda. You will provide leadership within a team, manage complex stakeholder relationships and deliver high-quality advice to senior executives and Government.

We are looking for people who can:

• Lead and support others with the ability to guide teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Think strategically and the ability to translate Government priorities into practical outcomes.
• Provide sound judgement and the ability to provide advice on complex and sensitive issues.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, governments, industry and community partners.
• Bring experience managing projects, risk and competing priorities in a complex environment.
• Develop staff, foster inclusion and build team capability.

Experience can come from work, study, volunteering, community involvement and life experiences. We recognise that leadership and problem-solving skills can be gained in many settings, including community, cultural, volunteer and professional environments.

Under Section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees of the Treasury are required to be Australian Citizens.

This vacancy is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people under the Affirmative Measure – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Provision (Section 31). This is a special measure under subsection 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be an Australian citizen.
• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance (Treasury will arrange and cover the cost of the clearance process).

Prior to being made a formal offer, successful candidates will be required to provide Confirmation of Heritage from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community organisation. Acceptable evidence may include:

• A letter from an incorporated Indigenous organisation confirming you are recognised as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; or
• A Confirmation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Descent form completed by an Indigenous organisation.

Treasury is committed to supporting candidates through this process. Please visit Confirmation of Heritage for more information, or contact recruitment@treasury.gov.au to discuss this process and let us know how we can support you.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain, at a minimum, a Baseline security clearance, and will be subject to pre-employment screening checks. Some positions may require a higher level of clearance, as specified in the position description.

This recruitment process is being used to fill an ongoing position. A merit pool may be established to fill future ongoing or non-ongoing positions, should they become available within 18 months from the date advertised.