#1007 First Assistant Secretary (2 Positions), SES Band 2, Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE DEPARTENTS VACANCIES PAGE.

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing are seeking two First Assistant Secretaries to join their leadership team with experience in developing and delivering policies and programs. This process may also be used to establish a merit list for future SES Band 2 vacancies across the department.

As a First Assistant Secretary, you will support the Secretary and Executive Team with the leadership and direction setting of the Department.

You will lead a large team to provide high level policy advice to portfolio ministers; plan, develop and implement major government and departmental initiatives; oversee aspects of Health’s operations or regulatory functions; and/or deliver the Department’s programs.

Our leaders must be able to develop and unite staff and stakeholders behind a strategic vision, establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and lead complex change processes.

You will need to be forward thinking, self-motivated, resilient, and adept at building relationships in a large, complex and fast-paced environment. Your strong leadership credentials and ability to build trust and respect will be complemented by sound judgement, a strong focus on results and the ability to resolve complex issues in a public sector context, including by winning support, marshalling resources, and leveraging relationships.

Our ideal candidate will be a persuasive and influential communicator, capable of translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences and engaging with senior stakeholders across the public and private sectors. They will demonstrate ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and sustain strategic relationships in dynamic and complex environments.

The key duties of the position include:

To be a strong contender, you will be expected to demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Demonstrate high-level judgement and awareness in proving strategic advice to ministers and senior stakeholders
• Strategic planning that guides organisational direction in developing or leading strategic plans that shaped future direction
• Drives culture by leading and shaping organisational culture, improving performance and ensuring high-quality outcomes are achieved
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement ability to build trust, manage complex relationships, influence outcomes though collaboration and effectively exchanging information, listening to, and learning from stakeholders.
• Ability to inspire confidence and operate effectively in dynamic and rapidly changing environments, including leading and supporting teams through change.