Assistant Director Secretariat and Program Manager

1 month ago


Campbell, Australia APS Full time
About the Role

The Assistant Director Secretariat and Program Management (EL 1) is a key position within the Program Management Office (PMO), supporting the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide (RCDVS) Implementation Program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement effective governance frameworks, processes, and tools to ensure robust oversight and consistency.
  • Lead a small team to provide best-practice secretariat and advisory services for the RCDVS Implementation Program Board.
  • Support transparent and effective communication across the RCDVS Implementation Program.
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with team members and stakeholders.
About Our Team

The RCDVS Implementation Taskforce is responsible for providing governance, oversight, and support for the implementation of Government-agreed recommendations.

What We're Looking For
  • Contemporary leadership experience with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Highly developed knowledge of best-practice governance principles and practices.
  • Experience developing and leading a supportive and high-performing team.
  • Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking, analytical, and solutions-focused problem-solving skills.
What We Offer

As a member of our leadership team, you will be supported to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the Defence Code of Conduct and other regulatory frameworks.



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