Senior Assistant Secretary: Policy & System Leadership

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR); Sydney; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) in Sydney, NSW seeks an SES Band 2 First Assistant Secretary to shape the department's direction and position it for the future. You will oversee major functions, influence corporate strategy, governance and workforce capability across a broad policy and service delivery horizon.

You will lead ambition across policy, programs, digital and transformation, while ensuring coherence and accountability across the organisation and its communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead significant functions and people while contributing to DEWR's strategy, governance, culture and stewardship.
• Identify emerging patterns, risks and opportunities and translate them into consequential choices for senior decision-makers.
• Frame complex issues, integrate evidence and provide authoritative advice on policy and trade-offs.

Job description

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) in Sydney, NSW seeks an SES Band 2 First Assistant Secretary to shape the department's direction and position it for the future. You will oversee major functions, influence corporate strategy, governance and workforce capability across a broad policy and service delivery horizon.

You will lead ambition across policy, programs, digital and transformation, while ensuring coherence and accountability across the organisation and its communities.