EL Assistant Director – Legal Services

2 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia Ignite Recruitment Full time

Ready to lead and innovate in legal services? Join our Federal  Government client as an Assistant Director (EL 1).  Lead our team to achieve quality outcomes and drive strategic direction.

Please note: This is a 3-months contract with an opportunity of extension for additional 3 months. Candidates from the following locations will be considered: Canberra, ACT; Newcastle, NSW; Brisbane, QLD. 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage staff performance and well-being
  • Develop staff capability through coaching and mentoring
  • Determine strategic direction aligned with agency goals
  • Manage projects with organisation-wide impact
  • Monitor risks, issues, and benefits, and develop mitigation strategies
  • Provide expert advice to the agency's executive
  • Prepare human resource reporting and coordinate recruitment
  • Develop and implement work area plans and contribute to strategic planning
  • Manage compliance with agency procedures and frameworks
  • Build key stakeholder relationships and manage expectations

Experience Needed:

  • In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
  • Strong leadership and motivational skills
  • Effective communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Decision-making based on professional judgment and risk evaluation
  • Experience leading change initiatives and supporting staff through uncertainty

Security Clearance: Some positions may require a security clearance on an individual basis. Australian citizenship is mandatory for this role. 

If you would like to have a chat about this opportunity, please reach out to Lisa (Elizaveta) Shakhovskaya. 



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