Assistant Director

5 months ago


Sydney, Australia Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Full time

Executive Level 1
- Canberra ACT, Perth WA, Melbourne VIC, Brisbane QLD, Sydney NSW, Darwin NT, Adelaide SA, Hobart TAS
- $115,996 - $128,200

**About the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations**
We enable access to quality skills, training and employment services to support Australians find secure work in fair, productive and safe workplaces - supporting individuals and our nation to prosper.

**Please note, this opportunity is for Ongoing **APS** employees only.**

**Please discuss the possibility of release with your manager before applying.**

**The Role**
Reporting to Director - Business Improvement team, the Assistant Director is responsible for leading the research, development and transition to delivery of operational policy improvements for the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. The Assistant Director will work in consultation with other government partners, across the wider division and department, and with key stakeholders to support alignment of operational policy with strategic objectives and ensuring operationalisation.

Responsibilities of the EL1 may include:

- Translation of strategic policy, and Approved Employer Deed and Guidelines obligations into Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) and other relevant support products (e.g., Frameworks, Factsheets, Guidelines etc.) for the Delivery Teams’ use. Including creation of a knowledge base.
- Supervisory responsibilities of APS level officers.
- Lead the design, development and implementation for a Cultural Competency Framework and training materials for external stakeholders including Approved Employers (engaging across the Division, with relevant partner agencies and with users).
- Lead engagement on operational policy and delivery considerations for strategic projects including pilots, engaging with relevant partner agencies and across the Division. Lead ongoing operationalisation of pilot programs, where endorsed by Government.
- Lead work on review, development and updates to Standard Operating Procedures and other relevant guidance including overseeing design and delivery of a knowledge base.
- Oversee develop of a program feedback framework and undertake continuous improvement through review, consultation and analysis of existing program policies and settings to maximise program effectiveness and outcomes.
- Prepare and review New Policy Proposals (NPPs) and other Division/Departmental Initiatives, including reviewing, and assisting with costings/costings justifications for presentation to senior staff and Senior Executive.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders across the Division, Department and Partner agencies and participate in committees/other forums to develop and assist in the coordination of new initiatives and PALM reforms.
- Other work as relevant and required.

**Skills and Capabilities**
We are seeking individuals with the following skills and capabilities:

- Exceptional verbal and written communication including for different audiences.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to engage effectively with a range of government and non-government stakeholders.
- Research and critical thinking.
- Project management and organisation.
- Resilience and flexibility.

**The Opportunity**
This position is available to Ongoing APS employees as a temporary transfer at level or a temporary performance (Acting) opportunity for a period of 6 months.

**Eligibility**

**How to Apply**
Applicants are required to provide up to a one-page summary (no more than 500 words) that outlines 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.

The APS work level standards accommodate the diversity of roles across the APS and are structured to clearly differentiate between the work expected (i.e. responsibilities and duties) at each classification level.

In eRecruit (the department’s online recruitment system) you will also need to:

- upload a Curriculum Vitae
- provide contact details for 2 Referees.

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

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