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Assistant Manager, Engineering and Licensing Technical Services
Executive Level 1- $106,545 to $120,152
Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

Engineering and Licensing Technical Services Officer

APS 6- $87,686 to $99,024
Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

Full time, Ongoing

Reference: 2264-2023-1
Section: Licence Allocation
Branch: Licensing and Infrastructure Safeguards
Division: Communications Infrastructure

Applications close: Sunday 10 December 2023 at 11.30pm AEDT

About us
We are Australia’s communications and media regulator. We regulate communications
and media to maximise the economic and social benefits for Australia.

We foster a communications and media environment that balances the needs of

industry and the Australian community through regulation, education and advice, and
enabling access to resources.

View the ‘Working at the ACMA’ document or visit our website for further details.

Role responsibilities and duties

The ACMA’s Communications Infrastructure Division (CID) carries out a range of
functions including spectrum planning and engineering, licensing and infrastructure
safeguards and spectrum allocations.

The Licence Allocation Section (LAS) provides a range of licensing, frequency

assigning and other spectrum management services. LAS is also responsible for
managing complex enquiries and complaints associated with the issue of licences
under the Radiocommunications Act 1992 and the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.

EL1- Assistant Manager, Engineering and Licensing Technical Services.

This opportunity is for an ongoing Executive Level 1 to play an important role in

supporting the ACMA’s spectrum management activities. The position may also be
required to provide assistance and advice to other ACMA business areas.

As Assistant Manager, Engineering and Licensing Technical Services, you will have
demonstrated problem solving, analytical and technical skills that can be applied in a
spectrum management environment, a sound understanding of, or the ability to
acquire an understanding of spectrum management and radiocommunications
licensing practice, and the ability to provide and manage the production of timely,
accurate and high-quality advice to assist the Manager, Licence Allocation Section
and other areas of the ACMA in the performance of regulatory and operational
functions.

APS6- Engineering and Licensing Technical Services Officer.

This opportunity is for an ongoing ACMA6 to play an important role in providing
engineering and technical services associated with the ACMA’s radiocommunications
licensing activities

As Engineering and Licensing Technical Services Officer you will have demonstrated
technical skills that can be applied in a spectrum management environment, and/or a
sound understanding of spectrum management and radiocommunications and
broadcast licensing practice, combined with analytical skills and the ability to provide
timely, accurate and high-quality advice to assist the Manager, Licence Allocation and
the ACMA senior management team and other areas of the ACMA in the performance
of regulatory and operational functions.

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Our ideal candidate
You will have a keen eye for detail, high quality problem-solving skills, and
demonstrated experience in identifying business area requirements and using system-
based tools and capabilities to extract, synthesise and analyse data to align with those
requirements.

As Assistant Manager, Engineering and Licensing Technical Services, the occupant of

this position is expected to:

• Undertake analysis of spectrum use and population data to support spectrum

management and broadcasting planning, policy and licensing activities and
other regulatory and operational activities across the ACMA.
• Manage the production of regular reports on licensed spectrum use and other
ad hoc reports as required.
• Provide high quality, advice on the implementation of spectrum planning and
radiocommunications licensing policy decisions within the ACMA’s spectrum
management system.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of system specifications for
the ACMA’s spectrum management system.

As Engineering and Licensing Technical Services Officer, the occupant of this position
is expected to:

• Undertake analysis of, and provide reports on, spectrum use to support
radiocommunications licensing and other spectrum planning tasks.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of system specifications for
a future spectrum management system.
• Undertake other licensing and section tasks as required.

Suitable candidates may be placed on a merit pool from this selection process and be
used to fill similar ongoing or non-ongoing roles. Non-ongoing vacancies filled from a
merit pool may be offered as a specified term. Applicants may have their application
and assessment results shared with other Australian Public Service agencies looking
to fill similar roles.

Eligibility
To be eligible for ongoing employment with the ACMA, applicants must be an
Australian citizen.

The successful applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level
1 level security clearance or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the
Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.

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How to apply
If you consider your skills and abilities match the requirements of the job and this
sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you.

Our online careers portal will guide you through the application and submission
process.

Your application will need to include:

> your resume
> the contact details of two referees
> a ‘one-page pitch’ telling us how your skills, knowledge, experience and
qualifications make you the best person for the job.

Your resume
Your resume should be no more than two to four pages. Include the following:
> Personal details: Name, contact email and mobile number. Use your personal
email address so we can contact you at any time.
> Education: Provide details of any relevant education and qualifications.
> Work experience: List your career details in chronological order, starting with your
most recent employment, and outline the responsibilities and achievements relating
to your experiences. Indicate dates and explain any gaps in time.
> Other experience: Briefly mention any relevant extra-curricular activities or
volunteer/community work, and what you may have gained from these.
> Referees: Give the details of two professional referees who can validate and
support your application. It is important to remember that a good referee is
someone who:
> knows your abilities
> can comment on your suitability for the role
> can discuss details of your work performance.

Your referees should include your current supervisor and may be contacted at any
stage of the process. It’s important that you advise them of your application and that
you are confident they will support it.

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Your one-page pitch
Tell us why you are the right person for the position. We want to know:
> why you want to work in this role
> how your skills, experience and qualifications can benefit us.

NOTE: You have 750 words to respond.

Try not to duplicate information in your resume but highlight specific examples or
achievements that will demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

You may like to structure your examples using the problem, action, result (PAR)
method:
> Problem (situation/issue): Describe a specific problem, situation or issue that
occurred where you had the chance to demonstrate your skills.
> Action: Describe the action you took to address or resolve the problem.
> Result: Describe the outcome of your actions, including what you learned, what
you might do differently, and if the result impacted your organisation or team.

You do not need to use a different example for each of the skills required in this role;
you could use one example that covers several of the skills and values we are
seeking.

Contact us
If you have any questions or need any more information about this role, please contact:
Patrick Emery
(03) 9963 6874
Patrick.Emery@acma.gov.au

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 ROLE PROFILE
EL1
Role Details:
Role: Assistant Manager, Engineering and Job Family: Engineering and Technical
Technical Services
Classification: EL1 Job Function: Engineering Professional
Section: Licence Allocation Section Job Role:
Branch: Licensing and Infrastructure Safeguards Job Code:
Branch
Division: Communications Infrastructure Date:
Division
Division/Branch Overview:

The Communications Infrastructure Division (CID) manages the planning and availability of
radiofrequency spectrum and the issuing and renewing of licences for broadcasting,
radiocommunications and telecommunications services. CID also manages the monitoring of
compliance of services with technical standards and licence conditions.

CID is made up of the following branches:

• Licensing and Infrastructure Safeguards
• Spectrum Planning and Engineering
• Spectrum Allocations.

The Licensing and Infrastructure Safeguards Branch (LISB) is responsible for the issue and renewal of
licences for broadcasting, radiocommunications and telecommunications services, monitoring and
compliance activities for services and devices with technical standards and licence conditions, as well
as various telecommunications infrastructure matters, including technical regulation, carrier licensing,
submarine cable and carrier infrastructure deployment arrangements.
Section/Team Overview:

The Licence Allocation Section (LAS) is responsible for the issue and renewal of radiocommunications
licences and management of the ACMA’s Accredited Persons scheme. LAS also provides advice to the
Division and ACMA more broadly via specialised spectrum management system and other IT support
services.

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 The Assistant Manager, Engineering and Licensing Technical Services will support the section to
Role Overview:

manage the licensing of access to spectrum and the agency’s responsibilities in relation to spectrum
management and use more broadly. This role requires high quality problem solving and analytical
skills, experience in geospatial analysis and knowledge of, or ability to acquire knowledge of
radiocommunications and broadcast licensing concepts and spectrum management principles and the
ability to provide timely and accurate advice and analysis.
The Assistant Manager, Engineering and Licensing Technical Services will be expected to:
• Undertake high quality analysis of spectrum use and population data to support spectrum
management and broadcasting planning, policy and licensing activities and other regulatory
and operational activities across the ACMA.
• Provide high quality advice on the implementation of spectrum planning and broadcasting
licensing policy decisions within the ACMA’s spectrum management system
• Manage the production of regular reports on licensed spectrum use and other ad hoc reports
as required.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of system specifications for the ACMA’s
spectrum management system.

The Assistant Manager, Engineering and Licensing Technical Services will have a keen eye for detail,
high quality problem-solving skills, and demonstrated experience in identifying business area
requirements and using system-based tools and capabilities to extract, synthesise and analyse data to
align with those requirements.
Role Functions:
Business:
• Contribute to organisational outcomes by ensuring licensing and other spectrum management
regulatory and operational arrangements meet the spectrum strategy of the ACMA to benefit all
Australians.
• Contribute to organisational outcomes by ensuring applicable regulatory activities and outcomes in
other areas of the ACMA are informed by a robust analysis of licensed spectrum use.
• Assist with other spectrum management activities as required.
Leadership:
• Work collaboratively, operate as an effective team member and take a leading role in relation areas
requiring specialist technical input to achieve the business outcomes for the ACMA in a highly
effective manner.
• Contribute own expertise to achieve outcomes for the work area and capitalise on the expert
knowledge and skills of others within the organisation.
Specialist / Technical:
• Manage and undertake technical analysis tasks of varied complexity to assist and inform licensing and
other spectrum management activities.
• Provide strategic technical advice to support the ACMA’s spectrum management activities.
• Manage the production of regulatory reports on licensed spectrum use within the section and to
other areas within the ACMA as required.

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Role Requirements:
Qualifications/Experience/Clearance
Mandatory
• Appropriate qualifications such as a bachelor’s degree in communications, electronics, and/or
telecommunications engineering or applied mathematics or spatial science. Relevant alternate
experience or qualifications will also be considered.
Desirable
• Experience in spectrum planning and broadcast management and regulation, particularly in a
technical or engineering role.
• Experience with scripting languages (such as Python and VBS) or SQL, or with use of Geographical
Information System tools (such as ArcGIS, QGIS or MapInfo).

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 ROLE PROFILE
APS6
Role Details:
Role: Engineering and Licensing Technical Job Family: Engineering and Technical
Services Officer
Classification: APS6 Job Function: Engineering Professional
Section: Licence Allocation Section Job Role:
Branch: Licensing and Infrastructure Safeguards Job Code:
Branch
Division: Communications Infrastructure Date:
Division
Division/Branch Overview:

The Communications Infrastructure Division (CID) manages the planning and availability of
radiofrequency spectrum and the issuing and renewing of licences for broadcasting,
radiocommunications and telecommunications services. CID also manages the monitoring of
compliance of services with technical standards and license conditions.

CID is made up of the following branches:

• Licensing and Infrastructure Safeguards
• Spectrum Planning and Engineering
• Spectrum Allocations.

The Licensing and Infrastructure Safeguards Branch (LISB) is responsible for the issue and renewal of
licences for broadcasting, radiocommunications and telecommunications services, monitoring and
compliance activities for services and devices with technical standards and licence conditions, as well
as various telecommunications infrastructure matters, including technical regulation, carrier licensing,
submarine cable and carrier infrastructure deployment arrangements.
Section/Team Overview:

The Licence Allocation Section (LAS) is responsible for the issue and renewal of radiocommunications
licences and management of the ACMA’s Accredited Persons scheme. LAS also provides advice to the
Division and ACMA more broadly via specialised spectrum management system and other IT support
services.

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 The Engineering and Licensing Technical Services Officer will support the section to manage the
Role Overview:

licensing of access to spectrum and the agency’s responsibility in relation to management and use of
spectrum more broadly. This role requires knowledge of, or ability to acquire knowledge of,
radiocommunications and broadcast licensing concepts and spectrum management principles and the
ability to provide timely and accurate advice and analysis using the ACMA’s specialised spectrum
management system and other IT-based tools.
The Engineering and Licensing Technical Services Officer will be expected to:
• Undertake analysis of, and provide reports on, spectrum use to support radiocommunications
licensing and other spectrum planning tasks.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of system specifications for a future
spectrum management system.
• Undertake other licensing and section tasks as required.
The Engineering and Licensing Technical Services Officer will have a very good understanding of ACMA
spectrum management functions and responsibilities, keen attention to detail, good problem-solving
skills and ability to understand and interpret desired business outcomes.
Role Functions:
Business:
• Contribute to organisational outcomes by ensuring licensing and other spectrum management
regulatory and operational arrangements meet the spectrum strategy of the ACMA to benefit all
Australians.
• Contribute to organisational outcomes by ensuring applicable regulatory activities and outcomes in
other areas of the ACMA are informed by a robust analysis of licensed spectrum use.
• Assist with other licensing and section activities as required.
Leadership:
• Work collaboratively and operate as an effective team member to achieve the business outcomes for
the ACMA in a highly effective manner.
• Contribute own expertise to achieve outcomes for the work area and capitalise on the expert
knowledge and skills of others within the organisation.
Specialist / Technical:
• With limited direction, undertake analytical tasks of varied complexity to assist and inform licensing
and other spectrum management activities.
• Contribute technical advice to support the section’s licensing and spectrum management activities.
• Provide reports on licensed spectrum use within the section and to other areas within the ACMA as
required.
Role Requirements:
Qualifications/Experience/Clearance
Mandatory
• Appropriate engineering qualifications such as a bachelor’s degree in communications, electronics,
and/or telecommunications engineering. Relevant alternate experience will also be considered.

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Desirable
• Experience in spectrum planning and regulation, particularly in a technical or engineering role (eg.
frequency assigning).
• Experience with scripting languages (such as Python and VBA or SQL), or with use of Geographical
Information System tools (such as ArcGIS or MapInfo).

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