ASD EL1 Assistant Director - Recruitment & On Boarding

Australian Signals Directorate; Canberra; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Signals Directorate in Canberra seeks an EL1 Assistant Director for Recruitment & On Boarding to lead a diverse team and drive recruitment and onboarding strategies aligned with ASD's objectives.

You will provide expert advice on recruitment, onboarding best practices, build internal and external relationships, ensure compliance with employment legislation, privacy requirements and policies. Additionally, you will mentor staff, analyse recruitment data and support workforce planning.

Job description

ASD EL1 Assistant Director - Recruitment & On Boarding

Australian Signals Directorate – Canberra ACT

The People Branch within the Chief Operating Officer Division at ASD, is responsible for developing and implementing key people strategies, policies and programs that support delivery of the our strategic objectives.

The ASD Recruitment and On-boarding (R&O) Section within the People Branch plays a critical role in managing and coordinating recruitment to deliver REDSPICE growth. Working closely with internal stakeholders, the Section administers recruitment processes to ensure timely and effective placement of candidates across ASD. These recruitment pathways include ongoing and non-ongoing engagements, transfers, promotions and Entry Level Programs. The R&O Section also supports candidates throughout their on-boarding journey, providing guidance and assistance to ensure a seamless transition into the organisation.

We are seeking energetic, highly organised and task-orientated EL1 Recruitment & On Boarding professionals to lead a diverse and collaborative team supporting the evolution and strategic direction of the organisation.

In this role, you will be responsible for an allocated group within ASD, where you will oversee the recruitment and on-boarding processes. You will contribute to the development and implementation of recruitment strategies that align with ASD’s organisational goals and objectives, while building and maintaining internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Key Duties:

• Provide expert advice to business area on recruitment, selection, and onboarding best practices.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure recruitment and onboarding processes comply with employment legislation, privacy requirements, and organisational policies.
• Review and improve procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Analyse recruitment and onboarding data to support workforce planning and decision-making.
• Manage and mentor a small team of recruitment officers, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and prepare reports as required
• Manage relationships with external recruitment partner and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, and enhancing the overall candidate and new employee experience to support organisational workforce objectives.

Further information can be found at: I’m changing my career | Australian Signals Directorate (asd.gov.au)

ASD is seeking applicants to fill current and anticipated vacancies and to create a merit pool for future vacancies. In line with the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Direction 2022, upon completion of the recruitment activity, the merit pool will be available to locations across Australia.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 11th October, 2026

For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASD/05550/26 on www.asd.gov.au/careers