Assistant Director

4 days ago

Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Policy and Cabinet Division provides advice, support and direction across the ACT Public Service on complex policy matters, incorporating a central agency strategic and coordination role in strategic planning, social and economic policy, spatial planning, regional policy and engagement, government accountability and across-government regulatory reform.

The Commonwealth-State Relations (CSR) branch provides whole of government policy coordination and develops strategic policy advice to the Chief Minister, Head of Service and Cabinet on nationally significant policy issues and the implications for the ACT.

CSR is seeking an enthusiastic and agile Assistant Director to join our team. The Assistant Director will be a critical thinker who can work collaboratively across government and other jurisdictions and provide high quality policy advice for the Head of Service and the Chief Minister in relation to matters of local and national significance, notably for the National Cabinet. The Assistant Director will be a leader who works well under pressure and supports the team to coordinate and develop policy advice in this fast-paced, dynamic environment.

A key role for this position will be working collegially in a small team, and as Assistant Director you will be required to build and maintain productive relationships across the ACT Public Service, with the Commonwealth and state and territory governments to provide whole of government governance, coordination, and strategic policy advice.

If you enjoy a challenge and the opportunity to be involved in meaningful whole of government policy development, we’d love to hear from you

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply. Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff.

**Eligibility/Other Requirements**:
**Notes**: This is a full-time, permanent position. Part-time arrangements may be considered where effective job-sharing arrangements can be facilitated.

A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future vacancies at level within Policy and Cabinet Division over the next 12 months.

This position operates in an activity-based working (ABW) environment (located at 220 London Circuit, Canberra City). Under ABW arrangements, officers do not have a designated workstation/desk. Under current COVID-19 circumstances, staff are currently working partially on-site and partially from home. Please discuss any concerns you may have with the Contact Officer. Additionally, the ACT Public Service is committed to providing flexible and part time work options and to encouraging remote/balanced working where desirable and appropriate.

**How to Apply**: Please provide a pitch of no more than two pages that tells the selection committee about your ability to perform the advertised role. The pitch should demonstrate that you possess the Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities detailed in the ‘What You Require’ section of the Position Description.

We are looking for a story about you and what you will bring to this role:

- Please provide a curriculum vitae that details your relevant skills, work experiences (roles, timing, responsibilities and achievements), qualifications - as well as contact details of two referees

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