Assistant Director, Disability Employment Services

2 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia Department of Social Services (DSS) of the Australian Government Full time

Canberra - Adelaide - Bendigo - Brisbane - Melbourne - Newcastle - Orange - Perth - Sydney

**Position Description**:
Assistant Directors in the DES Grants Branch lead and manage teams, participate in business planning, oversee section corporate responsibilities and require a whole of DSS perspective.

Working collaboratively with the Director and other Assistant Directors is essential to set the strategic direction and achieve departmental outcomes. The role involves high level stakeholder management with service providers, DES policy and program teams, Hub colleagues as well as engagement with other Government agencies in the Disability Employment space.

The Assistant Director in the provider performance team regularly represents the department at service provider meetings and engagements.

Assistant Directors will develop expertise in the DES program and engage in complex problem solving and issues management. They build and sustain relationships with a network of internal and external stakeholders, and are proactive to offer assistance for a mutually beneficial relationship. They recognise the different working styles of individuals, identify learning opportunities and empower others by delegating tasks.

Please refer to the Job Pack for the full position description.

**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**: Bronwyn Evans

**Contact Officer Phone**: 02 9942 5651

**Application Closing Date**:08-Jun-2023

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