Executive Officer to The Deputy Secretary, Social Security

1 week ago


Woden, Australia Australian Government Department of Social Services Full time

Ongoing & Non-ongoing - Various
- Executive Level 2 : $139,205 - $164,123
- National Office, Woden

**Position Description**:
The Deputy Secretary, Social Security, is seeking an experienced and high performing officer to undertake the role of Executive Officer. In the role you will provide a range of high-level executive, secretariat and project support services.

You will be responsible for monitoring initiatives within the social security stream, developing strategic advice, managing communications and implementing strategies to achieve strategic and operational objectives.

Executive Officers are required to understand the organisational context and take initiative to meet stream objectives. You will perform a leadership role in helping implement the strategic direction of the stream and you will exercise sound judgement to provide advice and create solutions to complex issues. You will need to build and maintain strong relationships with senior staff, the Executive, and key stakeholders.

Further details on the role can be found in the job pack.

**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**: SES Unit

**Contact Officer Phone**: 02 6146 3434

**Application Closing Date**:20-Feb-2025

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