SES Band 2 - Affirmative Measures, Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander

Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations in Canberra seeks an outstanding First Assistant Secretary to provide strategic leadership across major functions. You will shape policy direction, lead large programs, and drive system-wide change from the front.

You will build influential partnerships across the Australian Public Service and beyond, delivering outcomes through others and contributing to long-term capability development within the department.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic direction and provide authoritative advice
• Lead large, complex programs, functions and teams
• Drive organisational and system-level change
• Build influential partnerships across the APS and externally
• Contribute to enterprise leadership and long-term capability development

Job description

SES Band 2 - Aff...? Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander

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 a First Assistant Secretary, you will provide strategic leadership across significant functions and contribute to the stewardship of the department. Opportunities may arise across a range of operational, policy and corporate functions. You will:

• Shape strategic direction and provide authoritative advice
• Lead large, complex programs, functions and teams
• Drive organisational and system-level change
• Build influential partnerships across the APS and externally
• Contribute to enterprise leadership and long-term capability development

About you

You are an accomplished Executive Leader with demonstrated experience navigating complexity, leading change and delivering outcomes through others. You bring strategic foresight, sound judgement and a strong commitment to public service leadership.