SES Band 2, First Assistant Secretary

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations in Adelaide, Australia, seeks a high‑level executive to lead policy development and delivery at scale.

The First Assistant Secretary will shape strategic direction, oversee large programs and teams, and drive organisational change across operations, policy and corporate functions.

You will build influential partnerships with the APS and external stakeholders to advance skills development, workforce support and productive workplaces for Australians.

Job description

15.4% Superannuation and Salary Sacrificing

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.

We help Australians secure safe, well-paid work through skills development, vocational training, workforce support, and fair, productive workplaces that strengthen the economy.

We help Australians secure safe, well-paid work via skills development, vocational training, and workforce support that boost productivity, fair workplaces, and economic growth.

We help Australians secure safe, well-paid work through skills development, vocational training, workforce support, and fair, productive workplaces that strengthen the economy.

We help Australians secure safe, well-paid work via skills development, vocational training, and workforce support that boost productivity, fair workplaces, and economic growth.

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