Deputy Secretary: Global Policy & Trade Leadership

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade; Canberra; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra seeks a Deputy Secretary (Senior Executive Service Band 3) to provide strategic leadership, management and policy advice to deliver the Government’s foreign, trade and investment policy objectives and shape the regional and international environment to advance Australia’s interests.

As a member of the DFAT Senior Executive, you will oversee divisions and posts with regional responsibilities, set strategic direction and resource

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership and policy advisory capabilities.
• Experience in senior government leadership roles.
• Commitment to integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to deliver foreign, trade and investment policy objectives.
• Lead management and policy development across divisions and posts.
• Shape regional and international environment to advance Australia's interests.
• Uphold APS values including integrity and professionalism.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Policy advice

Management

Governance

Job description

The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra seeks a Deputy Secretary (Senior Executive Service Band 3) to provide strategic leadership, management and policy advice to deliver the Government’s foreign, trade and investment policy objectives and shape the regional and international environment to advance Australia’s interests.

As a member of the DFAT Senior Executive, you will oversee divisions and posts with regional responsibilities, set strategic direction and resource