Deputy Director-general, Office of Industrial Relations and Workforce Strategy Full-time Executive

2 days ago

Canberra, Australia Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Full time

**Closes: 03 December 2025**:
**Classification**: Executive Level 3.4
**Position No**: E812
**Directorate**: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
**Advertised (Gazettal date)**: 12 November 2025
**Contact Officer**: Tricia Searson or Karina Duffey on (02) 6232 2200

**Details**:The Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) leads the ACT Public Service (ACTPS). It provides strategic advice and support to the Chief Minister, Ministers and Cabinet on policy, financial and economic matters, service delivery, whole of government and public service issues. Within CMTEDD, the Office of Industrial Relations and Workforce Strategy (OIRWS) is responsible for advising the Chief Minister, Ministers, the Head of Service and Directors-General on policies and initiatives that will underpin and enhance the current and future workforce capabilities of the ACTPS.

Reporting to the Head of Service, you will work closely and collaboratively with all Directors-General, agency heads and senior executives to ensure that the ACTPS is at the forefront of industrial relations and workforce policy and strategy and acknowledged as a national leader in this field. You will assume responsibility for ACTPS employment legislation, conditions and programs, Service-wide recruitment policies and strategies, industrial relations, WHS and employment policy and governance, and the ACTPS Respect, Equity and Diversity and Performance Frameworks. You will also be expected to develop strong and enduring relationships with key stakeholders and provide support for the statutory offices of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner and the ACT Remuneration Tribunal.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: To be a strong contender, you will need to have an outstanding record of achievement in strategic policy development and implementation, preferably gained in a complex, politically sensitive and operationally diverse public sector organisation. You will also have a good understanding of contemporary and emerging industrial relations and workforce capability issues and an established record of ethical leadership and accountability in public administration. Your collegiate approach, well-honed leadership and stakeholder management skills and sound judgement will be complemented by an interpersonal style that engenders trust and respect. Relevant tertiary level qualifications will be well regarded.

**Remuneration**: The position attracts a remuneration package ranging from **$444,628 - $460,418** depending on the current superannuation arrangements of the successful applicant. This includes a cash component of **$394,757**.

**Contract**:The successful applicant will be engaged under a performance-based long-term contract for a period of up to five years. Prospective applicants should be aware that long-term engagements are tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly.

If, after reading the selection documentation, you require further information please contact Tricia Searson or Karina Duffey at Executive Intelligence Group on (02) 6232 2200.

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