SES Band 1 Assistant Secretary

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The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is seeking talented and experienced executive to join its leadership team to help ensure we respond to current and emerging challenges to the health of Australians, our health and aged care system, and the government's objectives. We work as a team to develop and implement coherent, connected and evidence-based responses.

As an Assistant Secretary in the department, you will need the ability to think strategically in particular by leading and developing high quality strategic policy insights that are both practical and implementable, have strong business acumen, be resilient, and be forward-looking with strong personal drive and integrity. You will have demonstrated judgement in a complex and sensitive environment balancing risk and opportunities

You will have demonstrated commitment to, and practice of, values-based leadership that inspires, empowers, and drives positive change. You will have experience in leading teams in developing innovative strategies and approaches.

To be a strong contender, you will be expected to demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Strategic insight and advice: ability to provide well-informed, strategic advice to senior leaders and ministers, applying sound judgement and anticipating risks and opportunities.
• Delivering outcomes: the ability to translate strategy into action, drive implementation and ensure delivery of high-quality results aligned with organisational goals.
• Leadership and culture: demonstrated ability to lead by example to foster a positive, high-performing culture, builds capability, encourages innovation and drives continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder engagement: builds trusted relationships, manages complex interactions, and influences outcomes through collaboration and effective communication.
• Leading change: navigates complexity and leads teams through change with resilience, clarity and a focus on strategic priorities.

For further information please contact:

Beaumont&Beaumont

Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionOther
• IndustriesGovernment Administration and Government Relations Services

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