Head of Civil Space Division — Strategic Leader

Derwent Search Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

The Head of Division for the Australian Space Agency, a division of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR), leads governance and strategic direction to advance civil space policy and regulation. As a senior leader, you drive government priorities and enable program delivery in a high-profile context.

You will build strategic relationships with governments, industry, research institutions and international partners, providing authoritative ministerial advice, and shaping

Qualifications

• Experience leading divisions or organisations in complex, high-profile environments.
• Ability to translate priorities into sustained organisational performance and reform.
• Provide authoritative advice to ministers and senior officials on sensitive issues.
• Influence across boundaries and lead high-level engagement with government, industry and partners.
• Demonstrated enterprise leadership and stewardship of people, resources and risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead the division's governance, performance and strategic direction.
• Provide authoritative advice to the Government and senior officials on complex matters.
• Build strategic relationships with state/territory governments, industry and international partners.
• Oversee civil space regulation, international obligations and major initiatives.
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive culture and manage resources and risk.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic direction

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory oversight

Policy and regulatory acumen

Interagency and government liaison

Transformation leadership

Education

Tertiary qualifications relevant to responsibilities

Job description

The Head of Division for the Australian Space Agency, a division of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR), leads governance and strategic direction to advance civil space policy and regulation. As a senior leader, you drive government priorities and enable program delivery in a high-profile context.

You will build strategic relationships with governments, industry, research institutions and international partners, providing authoritative ministerial advice, and shaping