#959 Assistant Secretary, Portfolio Management Branch, SES Band 1, Department of Veterans’ Affairs

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking applications from talented and highly motivated individuals to fill the Senior Executive Service (SES) Band 1 vacancy of Assistant Secretary, Portfolio Management Branch.

As an Assistant Secretary in the Department, you will be a key member of the senior leadership team. You will support the Executive in the provision of advice to Government and contribute to the leadership, management and strategic direction setting of the Department. You will manage, develop and implement major government and Departmental initiatives; participate in both Departmental and whole of government forums; and contribute to corporate leadership and capability development for the Department, including building high performing teams.

As Assistant Secretary, Portfolio Management Branch – you should have experience in one or more areas of: risk, information management, governance, business planning, and enterprise reporting. In addition to your strong portfolio management experience, you will lead, inspire and motivate teams, and foster collaboration and strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve project, business-as-usual and required governance outcomes.