Director Corporate Services (001080)

Having a diverse workforce that represents the wider Tasmanian community is very important to us and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who may identify as LGBTQI+, and all genders. We also recognise the value, unique skills and knowledge that Aboriginal employees bring to the workplace and welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal people.

We support reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact person listed for this vacancy.

We understand that people have different needs to manage their work and life and to support people we embrace the benefits of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Senior Executive Appointment, Fixed Term up to 5 years.

Up to 73.5 hours - flexible options available. 

The Director Corporate Services’ key result areas include:

• Lead and manage the Corporate Services division by ensuring that it supports a contemporary organisational culture and is responsive to the ongoing needs of the Department.
• Provide high-level executive policy advice to the Agency’s Executive and senior management in relation to the Department’s strategic management and delivery of technology, governance, financial, health and safety and physical resource functions, and ensure the Department complies with its statutory responsibilities and maintains high standards of governance and probity.
• Implement management frameworks and controls, strategies, policies, systems and processes for the management of the Department’s technology, financial, health and safety and physical resources that are consistent with relevant legislation requirements and Government policies and are based on contemporary practices.
• In consultation with the Agency’s Risk and Audit Committee (RAC), implement frameworks, controls, strategies, policies, systems and processes to identify, manage and mitigate agency  and divisional risks, and work closely with the Agency Internal Audit function to ensure Divisions are supported in identifying and complying with audits.
• Direct and coordinate strategies, initiatives and projects to support the development of a positive workplace culture and oversee the delivery of complex strategic Department projects and corporate initiatives.
• Develop, implement and monitor benchmarks and performance indicators, establish effective reporting mechanisms that enable the delivery of high level accurate information regarding performance milestones and standards for the Department’s operations.
• Oversee legislative and statutory financial reporting, including responsibility for endorsing the accuracy of the Departments annual financial statements.
• Develop, imbed, and drive an effective Corporate Planning process that engages stakeholders and sets a planning framework for strategic purposes.
• Drive systems and process re-engineering, standardisation and continuous improvement across the corporate functions that align with the Department’s goals and priorities.
• Establish and maintain effective client relationships with key senior managers to ensure high levels of satisfaction with the responsiveness, professionalism and cost effectiveness of Corporate Services.
• As an active member of the Departmental Leadership Group (DLG), support the Agency Executive to lead, direct and coordinate the operations and performance of the Agency and support a positive organisational culture.

 SOD - Director Corporate Services - 001080.docx

 SOD - Director Corporate Services - 001080.pdf

 Information for Applicants.docx

 Information for Applicants.pdf

To apply, please provide a copy of your CV with two referees and a one page summary outlining why you are the best person for the job and how your skills and experience align to the Senior Executive Service Capability Framework. It is suggested applicants make themselves familiar with the Senior Executive Leadership Capability Framework for the Tasmanian State Service: For more information click here

Once completed, apply online by clicking the blue ‘Apply Now’ button.

If you have any difficulty uploading your application, please contact us prior to the closing date on (03) 6270 5*** or (03) 6270 5***.

Noelene Kelly
Deputy Secretary
*************@dpac.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0417 120 ***