Assistant Director, Strategic Policy and Governance

3 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Australian Government Department of Social Services Full time

Canberra - Adelaide - Bendigo - Brisbane - Darwin - Hobart
- Melbourne - Newcastle - Orange - Perth - Sydney - Townsville

**Position Description**:
Children’s Policy Branch is seeking an energetic, motivated and experienced Assistant Director to join a new Strategic Policy and Governance Section, to drive strategic policy issues related to the governance of the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2021-2031 (Safe and Supported).

As an Assistant Director and as part of the leadership team, you will drive strategic thinking to ensure Safe and Supported governance arrangements including, the partnership with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Group. You will collaborate and engage with external and internal stakeholders and work closely with the section’s secretariat function to ensure cohesive and timely projects and meetings.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to drive strategic policy while also having broad oversight of the many activities being progressed under the Safe and Supported Framework.

This role will suit experienced policy officers with strong communication skills, who think strategically and creatively and manage risk. The role also requires the ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments. This recruitment may be used to fill similar positions in the Department.

**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**: Jessica Musulin

**Contact Officer Phone**: (02) 6146 7533

**Application Closing Date**:27-Jun-2024

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