Assistant Director (003505)

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Positions available

We have an exciting opportunity for 3 Assistant Director positions to manage the Community Partnerships and Priorities delivery and implementation of Commission of Inquiry recommendations. Each will have a specific focus. The manager will work with a team of skilled and experienced people to develop, lead and implement important reforms and initiatives.

Assistant Director - Partnering with Community (003500) - Management of the delivery and implementation of Commission of Inquiry recommendations relating to partnering with community.

Assistant Director Family and Sexual Violence (003505) - Manage the delivery of important reforms and actions to address family and sexual violence and to ensure support services are provided to vulnerable Tasmanians in need.

Assistant Director - Harmful Sexual Behaviours (003498) - Management of the delivery and implementation of Commission of Inquiry recommendations relating to Harmful Sexual Behaviours.

Hours per fortnight

Up to 73.5 hours - flexible options available.

Duties

1. Provide broad based authoritative advice and comment at a strategic level to the Deputy Secretary and departmental senior management, on community and population group policy issues that impact on the sectoral interests of the Community Partnerships and Priorities (CPP) Division and Department of Premier and Cabinet.
2. As a senior Assistant Director within the Department of Premier and Cabinet, deliver high quality leadership that reflects Departmental values and involves high levels of engagement with staff.
3. Play an important role in the development of whole of government responses to key community sector and population cohort issues.
4. Research, analyse and assess a variety of policy issues from the perspective of the Government's strategic directions and priorities, and provide solutions, proposals and recommendations on matters and issues relating to the whole of the Division.
5. Lead and manage the Community Policy and Engagement Team to ensure comprehensive, effective and efficient development and implementation of designated community enhancement policies. Manage the human and financial resources and information assets within this team.
6. Liaise, consult and negotiate at senior management level with other Agencies (State and Commonwealth), businesses and community organisations, on a range of complex and often sensitive issues.
7. Prepare complex submissions, reports, discussion papers, briefings and correspondence on relevant issues in Tasmania for Ministers, Cabinet, the Secretary and other senior officers.
8. Represent the Division, the Department and/or the State Government in intergovernmental forums and public forums.
9. The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

SOD - Assistant Director - Generic.docx

SOD - Assistant Director - Generic.pdf

Short Application - FAQs.DOCX

Short Application - FAQs.pdf

How to apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

You will be prompted to upload a 1-2 page short application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties and a resume.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

If you have any difficulty uploading your application, please contact us prior to the closing date on (03) 6270 5607 or (03) 6270 5599.

For more information

Trish Males
A/g Director Community Policy and Engagement
Email Address: tricia.males@dpac.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0457 084 119