SES Band 2, First Assistant Secretary– Identified Positions

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations; Canberra; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) is seeking a First Assistant Secretary to provide strategic leadership across major functions in Canberra. You will shape direction, lead large programs, drive change and build cross-APS partnerships to position the department for the future.

You are an accomplished Executive Leader with demonstrated experience navigating complexity, leading change and delivering outcomes through others.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

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.