Executive Leader, Policy & Change Strategy

Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations in Canberra is seeking a First Assistant Secretary to provide strategic leadership across significant functions and contribute to the stewardship of the department. You will shape strategy, drive delivery and position the department for what comes next.

You will lead large, complex programs, functions and teams, drive organisational and system‑level change, build influential partnerships across the APS and externally, and contribute

Qualifications

• Executive leadership experience navigating complexity
• Proven ability to lead change and deliver outcomes through others
• Strategic foresight and sound judgement

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic direction and provide authoritative advice
• Lead large, complex programs, functions and teams
• Drive organisational and system-level change
• Build influential partnerships across the APS and externally
• Contribute to enterprise leadership and long-term capability development

Job description

The Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations in Canberra is seeking a First Assistant Secretary to provide strategic leadership across significant functions and contribute to the stewardship of the department. You will shape strategy, drive delivery and position the department for what comes next.

You will lead large, complex programs, functions and teams, drive organisational and system‑level change, build influential partnerships across the APS and externally, and contribute