Assistant Secretary

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Canberra, ACT, Australia Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Full time
Assistant Secretary - Apprenticeship Policy Branch

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Assistant Secretary - Apprenticeship Policy Branch

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  • SES Band 1
  • Canberra, ACT

About The Department Of Employment And Workplace Relations

We are committed to empowering futures, ensuring rights and enriching lives. We support people to have safe, secure and well-paid work with the skills for a sustainable future as we ourselves strive to be a model employer.

We provide the framework for fair and productive relationships between employers and employees. We also oversee skills development and training initiatives to support those entering the workforce or re-training to take advantage of emerging employment opportunities.

With us your work directly contributes to shaping the employment landscape. Whether you're engaging in policy development, program implementation, or direct support services, your efforts will have a tangible impact on job seekers, employees and the economy by giving them a framework to build a future anchored and realised through employment.

Please note, this opportunity is for Ongoing Department of Employment and Workplace Relations/APS em ployees only.

Kindly discuss the possibility of release with your manager before applying.

The Role

The Apprenticeship Policy Branch is responsible for the design and develop policies to build a pipeline of skilled workers using apprenticeship pathways to meet current and emerging workforce needs, including key strategic sectors; clean energy, care, digital and advanced manufacturing. The Branch delivers a number of the Government's key election commitments and Jobs and Skills Summit outcomes, including development of the Advanced Entry Trades Training Program, designed and supporting implementation of the Key Apprenticeships Program, supported the delivery of the Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives System (the Review), and is currently leading the Governments Response to the Review which includes leading Gateway Consultations for new approach to Apprenticeship Priority List; refocusing support services to ensure more apprentices remain in training and complete their qualifications.

Skills And Capabilities
  • Excellent leadership and change management skills and experience
  • A strong record of achievement in implementing key Government programmes and services, by building organisational capability and responsiveness through collaboration and partnerships
  • A high level of resilience and drive
  • Demonstrated stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (Identified position criteria)
  • Have an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people (Identified position criteria)

The Opportunity

This position is available to Ongoing Department of Employment and Workplace Relations and/or APS employees as a temporary transfer at level and/or a temporary performance (Acting) opportunity for a period of approx. 6 months.

Eligibility

Our successful candidate will need to hold a valid Negative Vetting 1 clearance to undertake the role.

How To Apply

Applicants are required to provide up to a one-page summary (no more than 500 words) that outlines skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.

The

In e-Recruit (the department's online recruitment system) you will also need to:
  • upload a Curriculum Vitae
  • provide contact details for 1 Referee (Current Supervisor)

Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelDirector
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionAdministrative
  • IndustriesGovernment Administration

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