EL1 Assistant Director Quality

Select Aust Sydney; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an EL1 Assistant Director of Quality to lead a government-quality program, driving high-quality outcomes in a dynamic Federal environment. The role emphasises stakeholder relationships, risk management, and capability development while managing teams and coaching staff.

Operating with broad direction, you will interpret statutory and policy frameworks, leverage Excel for data analysis, and deliver strategic advice to ensure robust decision-making and continuous service

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting complex statutory, regulatory and policy frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage operational risk and lead process improvements.
• Proven capability to direct and manage teams and coach staff.
• Australian citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance and program governance across the function.
• Manage operational risk, implement improvements and ensure sustainability.
• Coach and develop team members, set priorities and workflows.
• Engage stakeholders and represent operational functions with influence.
• Deliver high-level, technical advice on complex quality issues.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Leadership

Coaching

Policy interpretation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Type: Contract position | Full time position

Job Description

Randstad is seeking a skilled and accomplished EL1 Assistant Director of Quality with exceptional attention to detail and proven expertise in their field. Essential to this role is the ability to build and sustain strong stakeholder relationships. Join a collaborative department looking for an enthusiastic leader who thrives on challenges and is dedicated to driving high-quality outcomes across the federal government sector.

About your new role Operating under broad direction, the EL1 Assistant Director Quality exercises substantial independence and professional judgment to manage operational risk, implement innovative business improvements and ensure program sustainability in a dynamic environment . Beyond managing team workflows and resource allocation, the role focuses heavily on elevating capability, decision correctness and career development through active coaching and performance feedback .

It requires strong stakeholder engagement, advocacy and negotiation skills to build collaborative relationships and represent operational functions . What you will need to exceed Strong ability to interpret and apply complex statutory, regulatory, and policy frameworks to ensure compliance and robust decision-making .

Proficiency in Excel and strong data analysis skills to maintain systems, analyze trends, assess risk, and drive data-informed decisions . High-level relationship management skills with a strong degree of persuasion, negotiation, and collaboration capabilities Proven capability to direct and manage teams, set priorities, manage workflows, and build capability through best-practice coaching models .

Expertise in delivering comprehensive, technical, and high-level advice on complex quality assurance and operational issues . Ability to exercise originality, foster innovation, and lead business improvement and change management initiatives in a dynamic environment . Must have

Must be an Australian Citizen Desirable Experience in working for government