Assistant Director

3 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

Executive Level 1
- Canberra, ACT | Adelaide, SA | Brisbane, QLD | Darwin, NT | Hobart, TAS | Melbourne, VIC | Perth, WA | Sydney, NSW
- $120,636 - $133,328

**About the Department of Education**
We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.

**The Role**
As an Assistant Director at the Department of Education, you will contribute to Australia’s economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

- Managing and delivering projects and programs, including the development and management of project plans, program costings and financial and evaluation reporting.
- Analyse, interpret and evaluate information/ data from a broad range of sources to inform future policy and program direction.
- Maintain an extensive understanding of relevant policies, processes, frameworks, and research relevant to the department and sector.
- Lead the coordination and preparation of policy papers, briefs and reports for the Minister and/ or Executive that are based on research and analysis.
- Communicating with, and maintaining relationships with, stakeholders across the sector including students, higher education providers, regulators, peak bodies and other government agencies.
- Assisting the Director in managing the workflow of the team, including supervising and developing staff.

**How to Apply**
- Provide a summary (**no more than **500** words**) that outlines your skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
- Upload your Resume
- Provide contact details for 2 Referees.

**Eligibility**
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.

Please refer to the **Job Information Pack** for more information about the role.

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