SES Band 2, First Assistant Secretary

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations; Canberra; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% Superannuation and Salary Sacr I

Salary Sacrificing

Job summary

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations in Canberra is seeking an accomplished executive leader to shape policy and drive delivery at the highest level. As a First Assistant Secretary, you will provide strategic leadership across significant functions and guide enterprise-wide capability development.

You will lead complex programs, build influential partnerships, and shape long-term direction across operational, policy and corporate areas.

Qualifications

• Proven executive leadership experience in the public sector or large organisations.

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.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

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.