Assistant Secretary, Electronic Surveillance Branch

• Ongoing transfer at level or Non-Ongoing
• Full-time
• Barton, ACT

Employment Opportunity
We are seeking applications for an Assistant Secretary to lead the Electronic Surveillance Branch in the Criminal Justice Division of the National Security and Criminal Justice Group.
Electronic Surveillance Branch delivers the Government’s commitment to comprehensively reform Australia’s Electronic Surveillance legislative framework following Dennis Richardson AC’s Comprehensive Review of the Legal Framework of the National Intelligence Community (the Comprehensive Review). This is the most significant reform of Australia’s national security legislation in over four decades.
The Assistant SecretaryElectronic Surveillance Branch is responsible for leading the reform of Australia’s Electronic Surveillance legislative framework. This involves repealing and replacing the existing powers currently divided between the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979, the Surveillance Devices Act 2004 and parts of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 with a single Act.
How you can help us make a difference
We are seeking someone who brings external ideas, diverse experience, and a willingness to explore innovative ways of working. The successful candidate will:

• Promote APS and departmental values and behaviours
• Translate organisational vision and strategy into operational reality
• Demonstrate responsible stewardship through effective governance, reporting and resource management
• Lead change and engage staff through clear communication and proactive stakeholder engagement
• Motivate and manage team performance, including monitoring divisional performance and addressing potential barriers to success
• Build and sustain a high performance culture
• Regularly review and communicate accountabilities across the division
• Demonstrate experience and knowledge across a range of national security issues
• Have proven leadership capability working with teams in a complex and fast-paced environment
• Consider emerging trends, identify long-term opportunities and balance organisational requirements with desired whole of government outcomes
• Demonstrate experience in managing complex risks in a dynamic multi-faceted environment
• Have experience in contributing to, and implementing strategic initiatives at an enterprise level
• Have highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Display political acumen, strong communication and have demonstrated experience in managing and influencing diverse stakeholders.

Expressions of interest for this role may be used for other vacant roles at the same classification.