Assistant Director, Advocacy and Inclusion Programs

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Australian Government Department of Social Services Full time

Canberra - Adelaide - Brisbane - Hobart - Melbourne - Sydney

**Position Description**:

- undertake research and analysis to inform the development of new policy and programs
- draft complex policy and program documentation for a range of audiences including ministers, executives and key stakeholders
- support internal and external meetings, actions and planning, and support communication and engagement activities
- work collaboratively with other areas of the department, other Commonwealth agencies, state and territory government agencies, and external stakeholders.

**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**: Melinda Gowty

**Contact Officer Phone**: 02 6146 4446

**Application Closing Date**:29-Oct-2024

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