Assistant Director

6 days ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Government - Department of Education Full time

Executive Level 1
- Canberra, ACT
- $115,996 - $128,200

**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.

This opportunity is available to **ongoing Department of Education employees** as a:

- Temporary Transfer at level for up to 12 months

Noting this job was advertised as a
**Temporary Opportunity on APS Jobs**, this opportunity is also available to
**ongoing APS**

**employees** as a:

- Section 26 Temporary Transfer at level for 12 months
- Section 26 Temporary Transfer at Higher Classification for 12 months

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

**The Role**

There are several positions available within the Schools Group, Capital Funding section. Reporting to the Director, Capital Funding section, the Assistant Director (Program) will support the Director in policy development and program leadership by performing a range of program, policy, and stakeholder engagement activities. The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting with the leadership and management of the Australian Government’s capital funding programs and policies for schools, including:

- Schools Upgrade Fund (SUF) - Government Schools Capital Funding component.
- Capital Grants Program (CGP) for non-government schools.
- Legacy capital funding programs that relate to school infrastructure.
- Implementation and management of the Government Schools Capital Funding component of the SUF.
- Assisting with management of the CGP.
- Building positive and effective relationships with established and new stakeholders.
- Contributing to quality improvement for the section more broadly.

**Skills and Capabilities**
- Strategic thinking and the ability to understand and evaluate problems and contribute to developing solutions within a demanding program management environment.
- Interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships both internally and with external stakeholders.
- Organisational skills and a commitment to achieving results through taking responsibility for own tasks, being a cooperative member of a team, and managing competing deadlines.
- Initiative and good judgment and the ability to think critically and strategically.
- Proactive and enthusiastic, with the ability to identify risks and emerging issues and take action.

**Eligibility**

**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.

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

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