Strategic Leader for Immigration and Legal Groups

3 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Department of Home Affairs Full time

About the Role


We are seeking an EL1 officer to join our team in the Department of Home Affairs, working in the Immigration and Legal Groups. As a senior leader, you will be responsible for managing and leading a team, developing and implementing policy, and delivering operational outcomes.



Key Responsibilities



  • Managing and leading a team of professionals in the Immigration and Legal Groups
  • Developing, implementing, and managing policy for the Immigration Division
  • Leading project delivery and performance activities to achieve strategic objectives
  • Delivering operational outcomes and other enabling and supporting functions


Requirements



  • Be an ongoing EL1 employee in the Australian Public Service (APS)
  • Possess well-developed leadership skills, particularly in a high-tempo environment
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Display good judgment and pay careful attention to detail


Working in the Department of Home Affairs


The Department of Home Affairs is responsible for centrally coordinated strategy and policy leadership in relation to domestic national security arrangements, law enforcement, emergency management, counter-terrorism, social cohesion, the protection of our sovereignty, the integrity of our border, and the resilience of our national infrastructure.



Location


The Department has offices located across Australia, including in Parramatta, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Brisbane, and Belconnen or Civic.



Eligibility



  • Be an Australian citizen
  • Currently employed as an ongoing EL1 officer within the APS


Security Clearance


Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance and an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).



RecruitAbility


The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background, or have a disability are encouraged to apply. RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy.



Technical Assistance


For technical enquiries, please contact Recruitment at recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au or 1300 793 883.



Notes


The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits, and flexible working conditions.



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