#960 Assistant Secretary, Compensation Processing and Payments Branch, SES Band 1, Department of Veterans’ Affairs

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking a talented individual to fill a SES Band 1 role leading its large service delivery team in Perth which is responsible for processing liability, compensation and incapacity claims for veterans. The role may in the future also include responsibility for leading the Department’s Western Australia State Office, representing the Department and the Repatriation Commission, and managing relationships with high level stakeholders including Commonwealth and State Government agencies and ex-service organisations.

As an Assistant Secretary in the Department, you will be a key member of the senior leadership team. You will be responsible for leading a significant proportion of the Department’s service delivery for veterans and families in a highly scrutinised environment. 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 and sustaining high performing teams.