SES Band 1, Assistant Secretary

Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations; Canberra; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations in Canberra is seeking an Assistant Secretary to lead significant, complex work shaping policy, programs and service delivery across multiple portfolios.

You will provide strategic leadership, drive delivery of government priorities, lead inclusive teams, and build partnerships with government, industry and the community to advance outcomes for Australians.

Qualifications

• You are a strategic leader with strong judgement and collaboration skills.
• You have a track record delivering results in complex environments.
• You can navigate ambiguity and build trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and advice on complex issues.
• Drive delivery of government priorities and organisational outcomes.
• Lead high-performing and inclusive teams.
• Build partnerships across government, industry and the community.
• Contribute to DEWR's broader stewardship and future capability.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Cross‑agency collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations – Canberra ACT

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) supports Australians to have safe, secure and well-paid work with the skills for a sustainable future. We are looking for exceptional leaders to help shape policy, drive delivery and position the department for what comes next.

About the role

As an Assistant Secretary, you will lead significant and complex work that contributes to outcomes for Australians. Opportunities may arise across policy, programs, service delivery, workplace relations, skills and training, regulation, digital, data, transformation and corporate functions. You will:

• Provide strategic leadership and advice on complex issues


• Drive delivery of government priorities and organisational outcomes


• Lead high-performing and inclusive teams


• Build partnerships across government, industry and the community


• Contribute to DEWR's broader stewardship and future capability

About you

You are a strategic and influential leader with strong judgement, a collaborative approach and a track record of delivering results in complex environments. You can navigate ambiguity, build trusted relationships and bring people together to achieve meaningful outcomes.