To obtain a copy of the Candidate Information Kit for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply Now' button to the left of this advertisement. The key duties of the position include Employment Opportunity Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to project outcomes that can make a difference to the Australian community? As part of the Identity Branch your work will help protect all Australians from identity crime - including you. The branch is responsible for the technical systems, policies and legal frameworks that are needed to establish, protect and verify identity. The branch works with Commonwealth, state and territory government agencies and industry to implement innovative methods to prevent identity crime and support victims, helps Australians to access the digital economy and digital IDs, and improves how identity is verified. The branch is a safe and inclusive working environment and is focused on wellbeing and staff development. The advertised roles will work within the Identity Verification Services (IVS) Enhancements Section. This section is responsible for delivering enhancements to the IVS, including the Document Verification Service (DVS), Face Verification Service (FVS), National Driver Licence Facial Recognition Solution (NDLFRS) and the Credential Protection Register (CPR). These enhancements ensure that the operation of the IVS remain up to date with relevant security standards and supports broader work across the branch to improve and expand the operation of the services. How you can help us make a difference We are seeking energetic and fast-learning officers who are looking to work with diverse stakeholders to support enhancements of the identity verification services. As an APS5 Project Officer your responsibilities include: undertaking general project management activities gathering and analysing information to support project delivery developing and maintaining communications materials, including templates and user guides using strong MS Office skills create documentation to help deliver, communicate and reinforce change processes building and maintaining strong relationships and partnerships with other relevant government and external agencies including law enforcement agencies coordinating workshops, meetings and stakeholder forums including secretariat duties as required. Our preferred candidate will showcase: an understanding of project/program management principles high level written and oral communication skills with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement an ability to work collaboratively within a team to achieve shared goals contributing to positive team culture demonstrate an ability to gather, analyse and interpret information to support business outcomes strong attention to detail, and organisational and time management skills suited to a high-pressure environment.
