Assistant Director
16 hours ago
Do you have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and want to be part of a high-performing team that leads innovative economic policy issues? The Strategic Policy team is looking for an enthusiastic and positive self-starter passionate about working in a dynamic policy environment._
Under the supervision of the Senior Director, Strategic Policy, the Assistant Director will contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of major economic policy initiatives led by the Strategic Policy team.
As Assistant Director, you will:
- Lead and/or contribute to small project teams to deliver efficiently and on time.
- Coordinate the development of high-quality reports, submissions, high level briefs and correspondence on active projects.
- Where project relevant, support coordination of and engagement with stakeholders, including industry, peak bodies and community organisations, to ensure efficient delivery of projects and initiatives.
- Participate in and contribute to a positive and high performing team to foster a culture of performance and collaboration.
- Provide advice and briefings on a range of activities and business and industry related issues, and where required, support the Senior Director in providing advice to Executives and Ministers to resolve complex policy and legislative problems.
- Understand and work within the ACTPS Code of Conduct and ACTPS values of respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation, and model behaviour consistent with the ACTPS Respect Equity and Diversity framework.
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.
**How to Apply**: Applicants must provide a written response addressing the selection criteria of no longer than two pages, a current curriculum vitae and contacts for two referees.
**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for six months with a possibility of extension and/or permanency.
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