Head of Division: Space Policy & Regulation

Derwent Search Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Head of Division for the Australian Space Agency leads governance, performance and strategic direction within the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. As a member of the department’s senior leadership team, you will contribute to the Government’s civil space policy, regulatory and program responsibilities.

You will build strategic relationships with state and territory governments, industry and international partners, and oversee regulatory obligations while guiding organizational

Qualifications

• Senior executive leadership experience managing divisions or large organisations.
• Proven ability to translate government priorities into organisational performance.
• Strong governance and risk management capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, advocacy and representational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance, performance and strategic direction for the division.
• Lead delivery of policy, regulatory and program responsibilities for civil space.
• Build strategic relationships with state/territory governments, industry and international partners.
• Oversee civil space regulation, international obligations and major initiatives.
• Foster high-performance, inclusive leadership and responsible stewardship of resources.

Skills

Divisional leadership

Strategic direction

Governance experience

Stakeholder engagement

Policy and regulatory understanding

Education

Tertiary qualifications relevant to responsibilities

Job description

The Head of Division for the Australian Space Agency leads governance, performance and strategic direction within the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. As a member of the department’s senior leadership team, you will contribute to the Government’s civil space policy, regulatory and program responsibilities.

You will build strategic relationships with state and territory governments, industry and international partners, and oversee regulatory obligations while guiding organizational