General Manager, Data Sourcing Division, Ses Band 2

3 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia Australian Bureau of Statistics Full time

Remuneration: an attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant
- Employment: permanent, full-time (with access to flexible working arrangements)
- Location: Canberra, Melbourne or Geelong

We are seeking an established and inspiring senior leader from the public, private or community sector to join our Executive Leadership Group.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is Australia’s national statistical agency and an official source of independent, reliable data and statistics. They tell the real story of Australia, its economy and its people by bringing life and meaning to numbers and are leaders in the Australian Public Service (APS) Data System.

As ABS’ General Manager, Data Sourcing (SES Band 2) you will report to the Deputy Australian Statistician, Data and Statistical Practices and will be responsible for leading a division of more than 800 staff, including 300+ field interviewers and more than 100 contact centre staff, and overseeing the Division’s work program to deliver high quality data sourcing services to the ABS. In this exciting role you will be in the unique position to drive the transformation of the ABS’ data sourcing operations to provide easier and more contemporary ways for Australian business and households to provide data.

You will develop and maintain strong relationships with key Commonwealth, State/Territory and non-government stakeholders, represent the ABS on high-level cross agency working groups, committees and international fora. You will manage the division’s current and forward year budget, including improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Division.

**Your qualities, experience, and skills**

You will be assessed on your ability to meet the following:

- leading change, managing risks, and driving innovation;
- leading people, driving high performance, and building capability;
- demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills, strategic thinking, and sound judgement;
- adept at delivering in an environment that involves deadlines and a commitment to quality;
- effective client engagement skills, capable of designing solutions with the client at the centre;
- awareness and understanding of the changing data and technology landscape;
- demonstrated leadership expertise in operations management, preferably in a data-related role, and transformation of operations functions and change management will be highly regarded.

**How to apply**

This process is being managed on behalf of ABS by Executive Intelligence Group.

**Applications close at 11:59 p.m. AEST on Wednesday 26 June 2024.



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