The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is an independent Commonwealth statutory authority responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, radiocommunications, telecommunications and some online content.

This work underpins our vision for a connected, informed and entertained Australia.

Who we are:

Communications Infrastructure Division

The Communications Infrastructure Division manages the planning and availability of radiofrequency spectrum. It manages the issue and renewal of licences for broadcasting, radiocommunications and telecommunications services, in addition to monitoring the compliance of services with technical standards and licence conditions.

Licensing and Infrastructure Safeguards Branch

The Licensing and Infrastructure Safeguards Branch 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. The Branch also oversees various telecommunications infrastructure matters, including technical regulation, carrier licensing, submarine cable and carrier infrastructure deployment arrangements.

We are looking to fill several APS 6 roles which offer the opportunity to work within teams in our Licensing and Infrastructure Safeguards Branch

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary branch engaging directly with industry and end-users of communications services to manage the risk of spectrum interference and other harms to the Australian community.

If you are someone who pursues opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills and wants to support public confidence in communications and media services through safeguards, information and advice we want to hear from you.

Ideal candidates for these roles have skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Project management -Establishing clear plans with specific activities and timeframes for project implementation.
• Communication skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively develop and contribute to briefs, reports, and other high level written communications.
• Legislative interpretation - Experience working within legislation or regulatory frameworks, or a demonstrated ability to develop this
• Stakeholder management - Able to negotiate, communicate, and build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in the community and industry in a complex, dynamic regulatory environment.
• Technical expertise - A technical background, for example, in radiocommunications, telecommunications, electronics or IT networks and systems
• Compliance/ Investigations -Experience in the conduct of investigations or compliance/regulatory programs and demonstrated ability to analyse data to inform compliance activity.

The roles will be offered in one of the following teams:

Monitoring & Compliance section

Working in the Monitoring and Compliance Section you will manage the risk of spectrum interference and other harms to the Australian community and work to support community safeguards in relation to radiocommunications and telecommunications services and devices with technical standards and licence conditions. The Monitoring and Compliance section also has responsibility for the operation and management of ACMA’s radiofrequency spectrum monitoring network. We play a key role in the development and delivery of the ACMA’s compliance priority programs which target key areas which can cause harm or have a negative impact on the community for improved industry compliance.

Infrastructure Equipment Safeguards section

The section manages legislative processes, regulatory development, and enquiries associated with the regulation of devices and transmitters, customer cabling, telecommunications carrier licensing, and the protection and installation of submarine cables.

The Section also has a focus on development of infrastructure and equipment regulation for the communications sector and actively participates in a range of associated government and industry processes.

Licence Allocation section

The Licence Allocation Section provides a range of licensing, frequency assigning, and other spectrum management services. We are responsible for managing complex enquiries and complaints associated with the issue and renewal of licences under the Radiocommunications Act 1992 and the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.

People who enjoy working in a collaborative environment, adapt quickly to changing priorities and show initiative in developing and managing their work program will thrive in these roles.

These opportunities are ideal for people who have a policy, legal, social sciences or research background. Candidates with engineering, science and technical qualifications are also encouraged to apply.