Assistant Director

4 days ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Government Department of Social Services Full time

National Redress Scheme
- Canberra, ACT

**Position Description**:
External Engagement and Communications Branch is looking to recruit an Assistant Director to manage the engagement with institutions in respect of their financial responsibilities under the Scheme. Working with a dedicated and professional team, your ability to quickly grasp complex processes will be invaluable in this role. It is a fast-paced role that deals with multiple deadlines and priorities.

The unique and complex issues that arise in the ever-changing environment of the Scheme require strong initiative and problem-solving skills to develop robust solutions and improvements.

As an Assistant Director, you will lead a small team who are committed to achieving results for the Scheme. The role will assist in the management of the invoicing and debt management processes related to recovering redress liabilities from institutions participating in the Scheme.

You will also be involved in the broader financial management of the Scheme. With the support of your Director, you will exercise professional knowledge and judgement to assess participation risks for the institution and the Commonwealth to support financial outcomes for the Scheme.

**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**: Anura Samara

**Contact Officer Phone**: 02 5162 7057

**Application Closing Date**:09-Dec-2024

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