* Location: Canberra, ACT
* Contact Officer: Executive Intelligence Group - Tricia Searson or Karina Duffey on (02) 6232 2200 or
This role leads on how the department works with the Minister, stakeholders and the public. It brings together ministerial liaison, engagement and communication, so advice, messaging and relationships are well coordinated and focused on outcomes.
You’ll work closely with the Minister’s Office and senior leaders across the portfolio, helping the department operate confidently in a complex, high profile environment. The role plays a central part in managing sensitive issues, setting clear communication strategies, and building strong external partnerships.
As a member of the senior leadership team, you’ll also contribute to department wide priorities, reform and culture, while leading and developing high performing teams.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
You are a senior leader with strong experience working with ministers and navigating complex political and public environments. You bring sound judgment, political awareness and the confidence to lead on sensitive and fast moving issues.
You have a proven track record in ministerial liaison, stakeholder engagement or communication leadership, and can bring these together into a clear, strategic approach. You write clearly, explain complex issues simply, and provide practical advice under pressure.
You lead with integrity, build trust quickly and create an inclusive, high performance culture that delivers results.
DUTIES
As a First Assistant Secretary you will be required to
* lead and contribute to departmental strategic reform and operational business transformation, ensuring high-quality service delivery within allocated resources.
* provide authoritative advice to the, Secretary, Deputy Secretaries, and Minister, shaping policy and supporting informed decision-making.
* drive organisational objectives and provide leadership across the department, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.
* determine and be accountable for objectives, priorities, and the effective allocation of resources and tasks.
* lead and champion significant internal change programs, promoting innovation and adaptability.
* build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with the ex-service community and other key stakeholders, and champion the department’s work and policy direction.
* coontribute to governance processes and effectively manage assigned lines of business and departmental operations to achieve optimal results.
ELIGIBILITY
* Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
* All applicants external to DVA offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.
* The successful candidate will be required obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 2 (AGSVA) security clearance.
HOW TO APPLY
Executive Intelligence Group accepts applications via our website.
When you apply, your details will be saved in your personal, confidential account. Should you apply for any future roles through us, you will not have to re-enter this information. If at any time your personal details change you can update this via your account. It is important to us that you find our website easy to use. If you have any feedback on how we can make the website more user friendly to assist you in completing an application or downloading candidate information, please let us know.
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Important things to note:
* When you apply for the first time, please create an account and make a note of your username and password;
* For subsequent applications, you will need to log in to your account and submit your application along with your CV and statement of claims/pitch. I.e. you will need to submit an application for EVERY vacancy you are interested in - submitting one application does NOT mean you will automatically be considered for other vacancies with Executive Intelligence Group.
* You will be required to include the details your statement of claims / pitch directly into the online application form. You do not need to upload your statement of claims / pitch as a separate document / file. Make sure you take account of the requirements of the position and the selection criteria (if required) against which you will be assessed.
* Please have your current CV ready to upload in a single document. In your CV, it is useful for you to provide a quick snapshot of the key responsibilities you have had in each role over the last 5 years;
* You will have an opportunity to review, edit and print your application before you submit. However, once your application is submitted you will not be able to make any changes;
* Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email. In the event that you do not receive an automated email confirming your application has been submitted please ensure you contact us as there may be an issue with your application lodgement;
* If you do not hear from us about the progress of your application within 3 weeks from the close date, please contact us for an update; and
* If at any time, you wish to withdraw from this process you will need to send an email to to let us know. You are unable to withdraw your application directly from the website.
We can be contacted on 02 6232 2200 or .
Please note: our office hours are Monday – Friday between 9.00am and 5.00pm. If you have any queries on the advertised position/s or how to apply, please contact us during these times and before applications close.
How to apply online:
* Go to the Executive Intelligence Group website and navigate to the Vacancies page (http://www.executiveintelligencegroup.com.au/vacancies/);
Find the vacancy you are interested in applying for and click ‘More Info’. This will enable you to download the
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* When you are ready to apply, find the vacancy you are interested in applying for and click ‘Apply’;
* Read the information about applying and press ‘Start’;
* This is where you will create your account if you are applying for the first time. If you have used our system previously you can log in with your user name and password;
* From here you will be guided through an online application form;
* At the end of the form you will be prompted upload your CV. You MUST have your name referenced within the document/s you upload. Please note you should have this already saved in a single document it is preferable to keep the file name of the document short and without symbols for example: Surname First Name Ref No Job. Where possible please upload your CV in PDF format, we are also able to accept documents in Word format.
* If you wish to change any of the sections before you submit you can click on the ‘Summary’ table on the right-hand side which will take you to the specific page;
* Submit your application; and
* You will receive an automatic email with a copy of your application.
NOTES
This recruitment process is being used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the .
A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.
Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.
We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We are dedicated and committed to attracting and recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and encourage applications from people with disability, people that identify as LGBTQIA+, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The Australian Public Service (APS) values the skills, perspectives, and experiences that veterans gain during their Australian Defence Force (ADF) employment and encourage veterans to apply.
DVA is committed to improving the data skills and capability of our workforce to underpin our goal of becoming a leading data-driven organisation.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability
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