APS6 - General Assessment Team Leader Vehicle Safety Operations

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The opportunity we have available

TheVehicle Safety Operations Branch is Australias national vehicle standards regulator working to enhance vehicle safety emissions control and anti-theft protection to ensure the Australian vehicle fleet is safe and efficient. The Application Assessment and Approval section is responsible for regulating the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA) by assessing applications to ensure the criteria for approval are met.

What will you do

We are seeking an APS 6 General Assessment Team Leader to join our team providing a critical leadership role in supporting businesses and individuals to provide road vehicles to the Australian market. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a team of seven general assessors ensuring the timely and accurate assessment of applications in accordance with the legislative framework.

The tasks of the APS 6 Team Leader in their day-to-day work can include:

• Managing a team of seven general assessors providing guidance support and oversight to achieve team goals.
• Overseeing application assessment and supporting team members to ensure compliance with the Road Vehicle Standards legislation.
• Managing RAV corrections and VIN rejections ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Maintaining oversight of quality management systems and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Managing the ROVER General Assessors mailbox including responding to complex written enquiries and phone calls.

The team leader plays a vital role in ensuring the team is appropriately resourced and supported to deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced regulatory environment.

Who are we looking for

The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS 6 Work level standards.

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate your ability to:

• Lead and support a team providing guidance and oversight to achieve high performance and foster a positive collaborative culture.
• Communicate effectively both written and verbal responding to complex enquiries and engaging with a range of stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.
• Apply sound judgement and attention to detail ensuring applications and corrections are managed in accordance with relevant legislation policies and guidelines.
• Manage competing priorities demonstrating strong organisational skills to deliver quality outcomes within legislative timeframes.

Experience working in a regulatory environment will be highly regarded.

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

RecruitAbility minimum requirements

Minimum requirements for this role include:

• Effective people management and leadership skills.
• Strategic skills including an ability to develop interpret and apply policies and processes.

RecruitAbility is a scheme which aims to attract and develop applicants with disability and also facilitate cultural changes in selection panels and agency recruitment.

Job applicants with disability who met the requirements are advanced to the next stage of the selection process:

• Opt into the scheme
• Declare they have a disability and
• Meet the minimum requirements of a vacancy advertised in the scheme

More information can be found atRecruitAbility scheme: A guide for applicants Australian Public Service Commission.

What else can we offer

We are dedicated to fostering personal and professional development empowering individuals to set goals acquire new skills and cultivate unique qualities that define who they are. We believe that this not only leads to a more fulfilling and happier life but also enhances the overall quality of our work.

Some of the benefits we offer include:

Your life

• We provide the environment you need through excellent conditions and a supportive values-driven culture allowing you to keep being you.
• Our values are to be: respectful informed collaborative adaptive accountable. Through our commitment to these values we maintain a fulfilling and supportive environment that promotes the wellbeing of our people.
• We offer job security flexible work arrangements and generous leave.

Your contribution

• Our collaborative and supportive culture fosters high performing teams where you are valued for your expertise experiences and point of view.
• We provide a respectful and inclusive working environment.
• Our people feel a sense of belonging and are acknowledged for the contributions they make towards our objectives to deliver for the Australian community.

Your passion

• Our breadth of work provides unmatched opportunities to apply your subject matter expertise while discovering new interests across our diverse portfolio.
• We have a direct role in ensuring our infrastructure communication and transport sectors remain efficient safe sustainable and accessible in todays rapidly changing environment.

Join our department and embark on a journey of growth fulfillment and well-being. Experience personal and professional development prioritise your health and be part of a vibrant and positive culture that empowers individuals and drives exceptional performance.

Eligibility requirements

Employment with the Department of Infrastructure Transport Regional Development Communications Sport and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

• • Citizenship: candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
  • Health Assessment: The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the departments preferred medical provider.
  • Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia or have a checkable background for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
  • Police check: The successful candidate must satisfactory complete an Australian Federal Police criminal history check.
  • Integrity and Performance check: The successful candidate must satisfy the requirements in an Integrity and Performance check which is completed by your most recent employer.

Timeline and assessment

A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.

If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.

Anticipated timeline for recruitment milestone dates:

Applications open:28 January 2026

Applications close:15 February 2026

Application shortlisting:23 February 2026

Further assessments:Week starting 2 March 2026

Selection report finalised:Week starting 16 March 2026

Offers and announcements:Week starting 30 March 2026

The above is indicative only please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes.

Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the joband the Work level standards. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted you may be asked to undertake further assessment this may include interviews and reference checks.

How to apply

Applications for this opportunity close at11.59pm AEDT Sunday 15 February 2026.

In applying for this position you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather you should provide in a PDF document a statement of no more than 2 pages outlining your background capabilities and experiences and how these align with the advertised role.

You should also provide a tailored CV in PDF no more than 3 pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the Who are we looking for section.

Your application should be received through the departments online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.

If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team onor via email at to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.

Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you identify as someone with disability and you require accessibility assistance or more information please email

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