Senior Executive Leader, Policy & Delivery (SES1)

Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations is seeking SES Band 1 leaders to shape the department's direction and position it for what comes next. Roles span policy, programs, service delivery, employment services, skills and training, and corporate functions, requiring strategic judgement and strong collaboration across government.

As an Assistant Secretary, you will lead a significant area of DEWR's work, provide high‑quality advice to senior decision-makers, translate

Qualifications

• Highly regarded candidates will bring executive leadership and strategic judgement.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and professional accreditations may be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Shape direction, not simply respond to it.
• Bring strategic policy thinking to complex problems with evidence and broad perspectives.
• Frame choices and solutions, surface trade-offs and provide impartial advice.
• Connect strategy with delivery across policy, programs and regulation.
• Advance outcomes for First Nations peoples and communities.
• Lead beyond organisational boundaries with cross‑agency collaboration.
• Lead through uncertainty and change with clear priorities.
• Build capability for the future and develop leaders.
• Contribute as an enterprise leader to departmental priorities and governance.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic judgement

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Executive leadership development

Job description

Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations is seeking SES Band 1 leaders to shape the department's direction and position it for what comes next. Roles span policy, programs, service delivery, employment services, skills and training, and corporate functions, requiring strategic judgement and strong collaboration across government.

As an Assistant Secretary, you will lead a significant area of DEWR's work, provide high‑quality advice to senior decision-makers, translate