Assistant Director, Commonwealth State Engagement

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia Australian Government Department of Social Services Full time

Multiple opportunities
- Canberra - Adelaide - Brisbane - Hobart - Melbourne - Sydney

**Position Description**:
As an EL1, Assistant Director in the Commonwealth-State Engagement Branch, you will work within a dedicated team to help the Director to develop strategic policy advice and assist in a wide variety of work to promote positive Commonwealth-State relations and progress key reform policies.

You will be exposed to the strategic arm of Government including assisting in the development of advice to the Senior Executive and the Government, including development of Cabinet Submissions, New Policy Proposals, policy papers and gather intelligence from a range of stakeholders. You will help the team to build and nurture productive relationships with stakeholders, including across Commonwealth agencies, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), and state and territory governments.

You will be exposed to the strategic oversight of the NDIS reforms and understand how this intersects with the broader reform agenda of the NDIA and the reform work program, including negotiations, with state and territory governments. You will help to lead the team and be responsible for mentoring fellow team members, including supervising and building staff capability in a positive and flexible working environment. T

**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**: Mel Conroy

**Contact Officer Phone**: 0421 787 071

**Application Closing Date**:02-Oct-2024

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