Senior Executive Assistant Secretary – Strategy & Impact

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations; Canberra; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations is seeking SES Band 1 leaders to shape the department's direction and position it for the future. The role requires strategic judgement, executive leadership, and the ability to connect policy, programs and services across branches.

As an Assistant Secretary, you will oversee a significant area, translate government priorities into outcomes, and build capability for future leaders while navigating complex environments and diverse stakeholder

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience at SES level or equivalent.
• Proven track record in policy development and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead a significant area of DEWR’s work and set strategic direction.
• Shape policy, program and service delivery across multiple business areas.
• Provide high-quality advice to senior decision-makers and ministers.
• Build capability and position the department to respond to future challenges.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive leadership

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Executive leadership qualifications

Job description

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations is seeking SES Band 1 leaders to shape the department's direction and position it for the future. The role requires strategic judgement, executive leadership, and the ability to connect policy, programs and services across branches.

As an Assistant Secretary, you will oversee a significant area, translate government priorities into outcomes, and build capability for future leaders while navigating complex environments and diverse stakeholder