The Director, Regulatory Reform, is tasked with guiding the Regulatory Reform team that leads workstreams dedicated to simplifying and aligning complex policy, process, regulations and legislation governing cross-border trade across multiple agencies and sectors. Reporting to the Head of the STS Unit, this role is instrumental in driving significant regulatory reform efforts that underpin the STS reform agenda, focusing on substantial outcomes that enhance Australia's cross-border trade system. The Australian Government is simplifying and aligning rules and processes for Australian businesses that export and import, including the delivery of an STS Regulatory Reform Roadmap. This is a collaborative effort involving close engagement and partnership with over 30 agencies. The Director, Regulatory Reform, leads the team coordinating regulatory reform projects in partnership with agencies and businesses. This position provides expert advice to Senior Management and Ministers, addressing strategic, political, and operational aspects crucial to both industry and government trade activities. We are looking for people who can work collaboratively with others - both within and across Austrade teams and with our agency partners and other stakeholders. We are also looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are highly organised and can take responsibility for their own work and that of their team. We trust our team members to lead on and deliver specific projects so you will need to be someone who relishes the challenge of taking responsibility for projects and ensuring they are delivered in a timely way and to a high standard, while managing diverse stakeholder views. The key duties of the position include Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team, fostering an inclusive, innovative and high-performing team. This involves leading by example, mentoring emerging leaders and ensuring that the team is motivated, skilled and well-equipped to meet the forward challenges Develop and sustain productive relationships with Government agencies, industry organisations and businesses. Drive and deliver whole-of-government simplified trade regulatory reforms. Lead on discrete policy development and implementation initiatives as part of the Simplified Trade System agenda and monitor and shape related regulatory policy and strategic developments across Government. Develop high quality data-driven briefing, analysis and policy advice to the Minister and Austrade Senior Executive to inform and influence government deliberations and outcomes. Identify any compliance and risk issues and offer mitigation strategies that support the long-term goals of the STS Unit.
