Assistant Director, Health Grants Branch

3 months ago


Perth, Australia Australian Government Department of Social Services Full time

Community Grants Hub
- Perth, WA

**Position Description**:
We are looking for a high performing, experienced leader to fill an Executive Level 1 Assistant Director role in Perth. Assistant Directors in the Hub lead and support staff to:

- engage regularly with key stakeholders to ensure that programs are being delivered in a way that is consistent with the requirements of the grant agreement
- build networks and relationships with funded organisations, as well as other stakeholders such as the not-for-profit community sector, Commonwealth, state and territory governments, local government, peak representative organisations, and research bodies
- gather local intelligence on how programs are being delivered on-the-ground to inform policy development and program re-design
- drive team performance and sustain a high performing culture.

As Executive Leaders, Assistant Directors are accountable and expected to:

- build cohesion and a shared sense of purpose and pride
- demonstrate effective people management skills to build a highly capable team
- engage staff so they feel included and valued
- educate and inspire employees to better understand the desired values, practices and behaviours
- energise employees with new ways of being and working.

Occasional travel will be required.

**Eligibility / Additional Requirements**:
To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.

**Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance**:
The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).

Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.

**Type / Length of Vacancy**: Ongoing / Non-ongoing

**Contact Officer Name**: Julie Flux

**Contact Officer Phone**: 08 9338 3875

**Application Closing Date**:11-Nov-2024

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