• $115,443 - $125,832 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation
• Non-ongoing, Full-time
• Melbourne

Position Overview

The EL1 International Programs Manager plays a key role in managing and implementing the Court’s international programs activities in line with the Australian Government’s strategic objectives. Supporting the Director, the role is responsible for managing and implementing all aspects of each activity to a high standard, on time and within budget, also ensuring value for money. This position requires a strong understanding of international relations, program management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. Experience working in Pacific and Southeast Asia is desirable.

Duties

• Manage and implement all activities of the Court’s signed Memorandum of Understandings, programs and any other Australian Government funded activities, in line with the agreed goals, purpose, outcomes, objectives and annual plans.
• Provide direction on procedures, maintain oversight of logistics and procurement arrangements for all activities and approve expenditure in line with project budgets, Australian Government financial policy, and value for money considerations.
• Develop, manage (including ensuring legal & other protocols are followed), acquit & report on program/activity budgets
• Provide support for the design, contracting and mobilisation of any new Australian Government funded programs of assistance. 
• Maintaining a register of contracts, setting up & updating the FCAs financial systems
• Managing, monitoring and acquitting operating budgets, activity and project budgets, including preparing periodic budget forecasts. 
• Draft all activity reporting, and internal briefings in a succinct, analytical and informative manner, and review technical and activity reports from any activities/visits.
• Establish and maintain strong and cooperative working relationships with all stakeholders, including Judicial and Court Officers within the Federal Court, other Australian courts/justice sector institutions (as necessary), partner courts in other countries, representatives of Australian Government agencies, external technical advisers, and the International Programs Unit. 
• Support the International Cooperation Committee and its sub-committee in preparing briefings and other required documentation. 
• Coordinate ad hoc requests, visits and activities.
• Recruit, orientate and oversee day-to-day activities of the Unit’s team members/volunteers, including those in other locations, in terms of performance, assigning responsibilities/tasks, setting objectives, establishing priorities and conducting annual performance appraisals within the Unit.

Selection Criteria

• Strong understanding of international affairs, legal systems and court administration.
• Demonstrated experience in program design, management implementation, and evaluation in an international context.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with experience working across government, international agencies, and partner organisations.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to analyse complex information and provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and risk frameworks.
• Experience working in the Pacific and/or Southeast Asia.

Mandatory or desirable qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in international relations, public policy, law, business, or a related field (highly desirable).
• Experience in international program management within the public sector, non-governmental organisations, or multilateral institutions.
• Previous experience working in or with international agencies, foreign governments, or diplomatic missions is an advantage.

Eligibility

Employment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following:  

1. Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship; 
2. Security and character clearance – the successful applicant must satisfy a Police Records Check, and may also be required to complete security clearances during the course of their employment;
3. Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period

Interested candidates who have received a redundancy benefit from an APS agency are welcome to apply, but note that they cannot be engaged until their redundancy benefit period has expired.

Diversity and Inclusion

Federal Court Australia is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability. First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families.  

Federal Court Australia will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.

RecruitAbility 

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability.

Contact Officer

For more information please contact Helen Burrows, Director International Programs via 02 8099 8441 or [email protected] using the subject line: International Programs Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

How to apply

Click "Apply Now". As part of your application, you will be required to submit a written response to the selection criteria listed in the position description (maximum word limit 1500). Please ensure this document is attached before submitting your application.

If you have any issues with applying, please email [email protected]

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