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SalaryThe Assistant Director, Engagement and Support, demonstrates leadership, organisational management abilities, sound judgement, flexibility to operate in a variable environment, and high-quality communication skills.Working directly to the State Manager, you will be required to work autonomously and lead a team to undertake functions to support that role as senior leader on site and with strategic internal and external engagement.The Assistant Director is a pivotal role that has awareness of the longer-term strategic and operational outcomes for the government and the department.Working collaboratively with Engagement and Support teams in each State and Territory Office, you will also have general oversight of a small corporate support team that ensures a consistent service offer to staff.Please review the job pack for the full position description.Eligibility / Additional Requirements:
To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:
The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.Type / Length of Vacancy: Ongoing / Non-ongoingContact Officer Name: Evan Trevor-JonesContact Officer Phone: 03 6213 9358 / 0410 519 091Contact Officer Email: Evan.TREVOR-JONES@dss.gov.auApplication Closing Date: 15-May-2024How to apply:
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