EL 1 - Assistant Director, State Engagement and Support Network

Department of Social Services; Darwin; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Social Services is seeking an EL 1 Assistant Director, State Engagement and Support Network to work with the State Manager, turning local intelligence and stakeholder perspectives into strategic advice and supporting implementation of departmental priorities within the jurisdiction.

Working under broad direction, the Assistant Director leads a team responsible for strategic engagement, local intelligence, coordination and state office operations, providing strategic and

Job description

EL 1 - Assistant Director, State Engagement and Support Network

The Assistant Director, State Engagement and Support Network, works directly with the State Manager to connect policy, programs and local communities, by turning local intelligence and stakeholder perspectives into strategic advice and supporting the effective implementation of departmental priorities within the jurisdiction.

Working under broad direction, the Assistant Director leads a team responsible for strategic engagement, local intelligence, coordination and state office operations. The role provides strategic and operational leadership, manages complex and sensitive issues, and ensures local insights and implementation experience inform departmental decision-making.

Please refer to job pack for full position description.

We aspire to be Australia’s pre-eminent social policy agency. Our mission is to improve the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.

Our Responsibilities:

• Families and Children
• Communities and Vulnerable People
• Disability and Carers
• Women's Safety
• Settlement and Multicultural Affairs

The Department of Social Services (DSS) offers a challenging and meaningful career working at the centre of the Australian Government's social policy agenda.

We are a people-based organisation that encourages flexible working conditions and opportunities for promotion and development in a career where you can make a difference to your community.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

We aspire to be Australia’s pre-eminent social policy agency. Our mission is to improve the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.

Our Responsibilities:

• Families and Children
• Communities and Vulnerable People
• Disability and Carers
• Women's Safety
• Settlement and Multicultural Affairs

The Department of Social Services (DSS) offers a challenging and meaningful career working at the centre of the Australian Government's social policy agenda.

We are a people-based organisation that encourages flexible working conditions and opportunities for promotion and development in a career where you can make a difference to your community.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website