Director, Strategy

Department for Energy and Mining
Job reference: 570680
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
The Department for Energy and Mining is committed to building a diverse and flexible culture. We encourage and welcome all applications from women, diverse community groups and ages, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with disabilities.
About the opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Director, Strategy in the Department for Energy and Mining. The Director, Strategy is responsible for leading a team that undertakes complex and sensitive strategy, communications, engagement, government relations and industry development work. The Director, Strategy is responsible for identifying and facilitating opportunities to support sustainable benefits and outcomes and prosperity to South Australians whilst unlocking the state’s resources.
About us:
The Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) leads the global transformation economy, overseeing the responsible mining and production of the minerals, metals and fuels of the future, to safely and sustainably generate the energy and low carbon products of the future.
Our low-cost power, leading regulation system and culture of innovation is leading to the decarbonisation of industry, new modern manufacturing opportunities, increased employment and greater prosperity and security for the people of South Australia.
Key selection criteria:
Please only address the dot points listed below in your application

• Demonstrated knowledge of the resource, energy and future industries sectors.
• Significant policy development, implementation, evaluation and/or reform experience.
• High level political acumen and an understanding of government priorities, processes and accountabilities, including an understanding of Cabinet and Ministerial processes.
• Strong strategic leadership skills, including demonstrated experience in driving improved workplace culture, change and innovation.

Qualifications:
Degree or post graduate qualifications in policy, communications, law or business administration.
Remuneration:
SAES1
Fulltime role, working 37.5 hours per week
Special Conditions:

• This successful applicant will be offered a 3-year SAES contract.

Enquiries:
Rebecca Knights
Executive Director, Strategic Policy and Delivery
8429 3185
Rebecca.Knights@sa.gov.au
Application Instructions:
Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and written application of no more than two pages, demonstrating their suitability for the role by addressing the key selection criteria above. Applicants are to include the name, address and contact number of three current referees, one being your current line manager.
All applicants are required to complete and submit the Employment Declaration.
Applications close: 18/01/2024 5:00 PM
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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.