SES Band 2, First Assistant Secretary

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.

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