Executive Leader, Policy & Delivery Programs

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) seeks an exceptional First Assistant Secretary with strategic leadership across major functions. You will drive policy delivery, shape the department’s direction, and lead complex programs and teams to deliver outcomes for Australians.

As an influential leader, you will build strong partnerships across the Australian Public Service and externally, guiding capability development and enterprise leadership for a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• Accomplished executive leadership with experience navigating complexity and delivering outcomes.

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 Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) seeks an exceptional First Assistant Secretary with strategic leadership across major functions. You will drive policy delivery, shape the department’s direction, and lead complex programs and teams to deliver outcomes for Australians.

As an influential leader, you will build strong partnerships across the Australian Public Service and externally, guiding capability development and enterprise leadership for a sustainable future.