Senior Assistant Secretary, First Nations Policy

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

Job summary

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations is seeking SES Band 2 leaders to shape its direction and position the department for future challenges—from policy to service delivery. You will help the Secretary and Executive understand changes, connect parts of the system, and create coherence across a complex portfolio.

As a First Assistant Secretary, you will lead major functions and people while contributing to strategy, governance and stewardship.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated executive leadership track record.
• Ability to frame complex problems and provide strategic advice.
• Experience delivering outcomes in a large, multi-functional portfolio.

Responsibilities

• See the external environment and translate it into consequential choices.
• Shape policy and strategic options with Ministers and the Secretary.
• Create coherence across policy, delivery, regulation and partnerships.
• Turn strategy into outcomes by leading a high-performing leadership cohort.
• Build coalitions across the APS and jurisdictions for shared ownership.
• Drive system-level change to support Closing the Gap priorities.
• Lead transformation and adapt the organisation to emerging needs.
• Strengthen leadership depth and capability using data and technology.
• Set the tone for enterprise leadership with integrity and accountability.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic judgement

Delivery in complex environments

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-portfolio collaboration

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Executive leadership development

Job description

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations is seeking SES Band 2 leaders to shape its direction and position the department for future challenges—from policy to service delivery. You will help the Secretary and Executive understand changes, connect parts of the system, and create coherence across a complex portfolio.

As a First Assistant Secretary, you will lead major functions and people while contributing to strategy, governance and stewardship.