Ses Band 1 Assistant Secretary

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Buscojobs Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the SES Band 1 Assistant Secretary role at Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. The department seeks an experienced executive to join its leadership team to respond to current and emerging challenges to the health and aged care system and to support the government's objectives.

As an Assistant Secretary, you will think strategically by leading and developing high quality strategic policy insights that are practical and implementable, have strong business acumen, be resilient, and forward‑looking with strong personal drive and integrity. You will demonstrate judgement in a complex and sensitive environment balancing risk and opportunities, and practice values-based leadership that inspires, empowers, and drives positive change. You will have experience in leading teams to develop innovative strategies and approaches.

Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic insight and advice to senior leaders and ministers, applying sound judgement and anticipating risks and opportunities.
  • Translate strategy into action, drive implementation, and ensure delivery of high‑quality results aligned with organisational goals.
  • Lead by example to foster a positive, high‑performing culture, build capability, encourage innovation and drive continuous improvement.
  • Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, manage complex interactions, and influence outcomes through collaboration and effective communication.
  • Navigate complexity and lead teams through change with resilience, clarity and a focus on strategic priorities.
Capabilities / Qualifications
  • Strategic insight and advice: provide well‑informed, strategic advice to senior leaders and ministers, applying sound judgement and anticipating risks and opportunities.
  • Delivering outcomes: translate strategy into action and ensure delivery of high‑quality results.
  • Leadership and culture: lead by example to foster a positive, high‑performing culture, build capability, encourage innovation and drive continuous improvement.
  • Stakeholder engagement: build trusted relationships, manage complex interactions, and influence outcomes through collaboration and effective communication.
  • Leading change: navigate complexity and lead teams through change with resilience and clarity.
Details

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Government Administration and Government Relations Services

For further information please contact: Beaumont&Beaumont


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