Are you an accomplished policy leader who wants to make an impact on a national scale by driving strategic reform, shaping implementation frameworks, and improving outcomes in the disability sector?
Assistant Director – Policy and Reform
This critical leadership role is within a federal government client’s disability sector, offering South Australian residents the opportunity to work locally while delivering high-profile, nationwide impact.
About the Opportunity
As the Assistant Director you will provide vital leadership, strategic planning, and sound decision‑making to drive the delivery and implementation of key reform projects. Reporting to an EL2 Director, you will lead a dedicated team and manage assigned contractors in a fast‑paced, complex environment. You will translate high‑level policy objectives into practical, deliverable solutions while navigating sensitive, high‑consequence challenges with exceptional judgement.
Key Responsibilities
* Policy Analysis & Recommendation: Lead complex analysis of policy issues and communicate high‑standard recommendations to executive and government audiences.
* Project & Reform Delivery: Lead the delivery and implementation of critical reform projects in line with the agency's wider national agenda.
* Stakeholder Engagement & Influence: Actively manage key internal and external stakeholder relationships to negotiate practical solutions for policy implementation.
* Team & Culture Leadership: Provide leadership, people management, and resource planning to build a positive, high‑performing team culture.
* Risk & Governance Management: Apply sound judgement and decision‑making to evaluate risks within a changing and complex environment.
* Briefings & Documentation: Oversee the development of policy papers, reports, briefings, and corporate documents to a high standard.
Ideally you will possess
* Strategic Policy Expertise: Demonstrated experience leading teams within the public sector to deliver reform policy, complex projects, or strategic programs.
* Exceptional Communication Skills: Proven ability to write for a government audience and influence diverse stakeholder groups to achieve positive policy outcomes.
* Analytical Mindset: Strong conceptual and problem‑solving skills, with experience analyzing data and information to inform strategic advice.
* Sector Knowledge: Knowledge of the disability sector, legislation, strategic commissioning, or Commonwealth procurement rules is highly regarded.
* Adaptability: The energy, motivation, and resilience to respond quickly to changing government priorities.
* Qualifications: A relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of formal qualifications.
Citizenship Requirement: You must be an Australian citizen to be eligible for this position.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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