Assistant Director, Executive Leadership and Talent | Full-time Permanent

1 week ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Details

: Yuma

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Director to join us here in the Workforce Strategy, Leadership and Capability Branch. Under the guidance of the Senior Director, you will contribute to the successful management and coordination of a range of capability development initiatives.

These include operation of the whole of government Learning Management System as well as a wide range of leadership programs and SES induction, networking events, program communications, nominations, evaluation, and reporting.

All our work is designed to support capability development and contemporary leadership aligned with the ACTPS core values and signature behaviours. You will use your excellent customer service skills to work effectively with teams and Senior Executives of the ACTPS across all Directorates.

What’s it like to work with us?

The ACT Government aims to the most progressive jurisdiction in Australia for our workforce practices. We have established a successful culture of flexible and hybrid working, which means you will have the opportunity to work from a variety of locations. These include a dedicated office space in our new building in the City, from your home, and from any of the new flexible work spaces we have around the ACT.

We are committed to strengthening our inclusive workplace environment and welcome people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives to join, thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements: To flourish in the role, you will need a professional interest in learning and leadership development and be able to operate with a high degree of independence to manage projects from start to finish. You may have technical proficiency in managing a Learning Management System (ours is SAP Success Factors) and/or design, implementation, and evaluation of capability development programs. You will be exceptional at establishing and maintaining effective and diverse business partnerships with stakeholders at all levels. Your expert communication and influencing skills will be heavily relied on, as well as your ability to adapt to changing circumstances while managing multiple priorities and demands.

Notes: There are several temporary and permanent vacancies at this level, and we'd like you to consider coming to join us. Temporary roles may be extended to meet business requirements. A merit pool will be established and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply : Please apply by using the on-line system to send us your curriculum vitae and a pitch of no more than 500 words telling us why you would like to work with us and what you would bring. Please base the content of the pitch on the Job Description.

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