Strategic Leader, Delivery & Transformation (SES Band 2)

Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR); Canberra; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources in Canberra seeks a senior executive leader to drive strategic direction and delivery across a major division. You will provide authoritative, evidence-based advice to ministers and senior leaders, while shaping departmental and whole-of-government outcomes across diverse stakeholders.

You will lead through managers, foster inclusive, high-performing workplaces and steward substantial resources, risk and governance, contributing to enterprise

Qualifications

• Record of leading a major division, enterprise function or system of work.
• Ability to operate with autonomy, set strategic direction and lead change.
• Sound judgement with evidence-based advice on complex issues.
• Ability to build trust, negotiate and influence outcomes.
• Strong people leadership and inclusive, high-performing teams.
• Effective stewardship of substantial resources and governance.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction and deliver government, departmental and enterprise priorities.
• Provide influential, timely advice on complex and high-impact matters.
• Build trusted relationships across government, industry and the community.
• Lead through managers and develop high-performing teams.
• Manage resources, risk, governance and institutional knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Influence

People leadership

Job description

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources in Canberra seeks a senior executive leader to drive strategic direction and delivery across a major division. You will provide authoritative, evidence-based advice to ministers and senior leaders, while shaping departmental and whole-of-government outcomes across diverse stakeholders.

You will lead through managers, foster inclusive, high-performing workplaces and steward substantial resources, risk and governance, contributing to enterprise