EL1 Assistant Director, Service Designer - Deakin

Job Q; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 96,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay cycle

Work-from-home flexibility

Hot desk office

Nominated superannuation fund

Job summary

Job Q in Australia seeks an Assistant Director, Service Designer to lead strategic analysis and drive change across a large government agency. You will partner with senior executives, develop evidence-based recommendations, and create executive briefings and strategic communications.

The role focuses on delivering complex strategic initiatives and embedding change across the organization. This is a 12-month, hybrid-role with a daily rate of AUD 602.55 plus super.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities.
• Exceptional written communication skills for executive briefings and papers.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with senior leaders.
• Experience leading strategic projects and driving organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic analysis and insight development to support priorities and decisions.
• Solve complex organizational challenges with quantitative and qualitative analysis and evidence-based recommendations.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape strategic initiatives and drive alignment.
• Prepare high-quality briefings, presentations, and strategic communications for executives and ministers.
• Drive implementation of strategic priorities and embed change across the organization.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Analytical capabilities

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Job description

#### EL1 Assistant Director, Service Designer - DeakinDeakin, ACT 2600Full Time#### Job descriptionReasons to Apply - At a GlanceAustralian Citizenship is required.An opportunity to lead high-impact strategic work, influencing organisational priorities and helping drive change across one of Australia's largest government agencies.Join a growing Federal Government agency with a strong focus on operational excellence and career development.Enjoy flexibility and stability with a hybrid work model, competitive hourly rate, and potential for extension or permanency,Your New CompanyYour organisation delivers a national support system for Australians living with disability, funding essential services tailored to individual needs and helping people achieve their goals. As a growing Federal Government agency focused on operational excellence, this role offers a chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives and take your career to the next level.Your New RoleYou will be responsible for:Leading strategic analysis and insight development to support business priorities, strategic decision-making and organisational outcomes.Solving complex organisational challenges by conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis and developing evidence-based recommendations.Partnering with senior stakeholders and executives to shape strategic initiatives, influence decision-making and drive alignment across the Agency.Preparing high-quality briefings, presentations and strategic communications for executives, governance bodies and ministerial audiences.Driving the implementation of strategic priorities, leading complex projects and embedding change initiatives across the organisation.What You Will Need to SucceedThe successful applicant will demonstrate:Strong strategic analysis and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify insights and develop evidence-based recommendations.Advanced quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities, including experience using data to support decision-making and business outcomes.Exceptional written communication skills, with experience preparing executive briefings, strategic papers and high-level presentations.Proven stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with senior leaders and executives.Experience leading strategic projects, driving organisational change and delivering outcomes within complex environments.The Logistics12-month contract with possibility of extension or permanency.Hybrid working arrangement.Daily rate of $602.55 + super.Opportunities available nationally.Australian Citizenship is required.What You'll Get in ReturnAn opportunity to progress your career with a large Federal Government agency.Work-from-home flexibility and a hot desk office environment.A positive and open working culture.Weekly pay cycle.Online timesheet submission and approval.Nominated superannuation fund.What You Need to Do NowIf this role sounds like something you'd be interested in pursuing, click 'Apply Now' or forward your current CV to . Please include a short summary outlining your suitability for the role.Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving, we may not be able to respond to every phone call or email. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this busy period. Please click here to apply.Login is optional, you may send application via emailLogin to SaveLogin to Apply