El1 Assistant Director

Please contact ***********@hays.com.au for more information.

Your new organisation:

This government department is charged with the responsibility for national policies and programs that help deliver a strong and fair society for all Australians.

Your new role:

• Working with state and territory governments on reforms that better meet the needs of participants who interface with mainstream systems, including justice, child protection, health, housing, education and transport systems.
• Working closely with Commonwealth departments through Disability Reform Ministerial Council to develop Commonwealth positions that achieve improved participant outcomes.
• Seeking and analysing expert advice from various business areas, forming an Agency position and leading negotiations with external stakeholders and influencing decision-making.
• Developing comprehensive briefings that support Senior Executives to engage in disability ecosystem reform discussions with governments and stakeholders, including developing briefing and correspondence for the Minister, NDIA Board and the Executive.
• Analysing, interpreting and presenting structured and unstructured data that supports decision-making.
• Ensuring performance and reporting requirements are met within standards and quality standard.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Strong conceptual, analytical and research skills, including demonstrated sound judgement and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated management skills and experience.
• Demonstrated strong writing skills, including the ability to write high level documents including briefing papers, reviews, submissions and meeting papers.
• Experience and capability in stakeholder engagement and liaison and navigating complex situations with a variety of stakeholders.
• Manage priorities and adjust milestones as required to achieve key outcomes; adhere to documented procedures and assist in the completion of tasks

What you'll get in return:

In return, this position offers you with:

• A competitive hourly rate circa contract + superannuation
• Joining a great team culture where contractors work collaboratively alongside permanent APS staff
• The opportunity to learn new content gives back to the nation, influencing national policy and programs.
• Support throughout the contract

What you need to do now:

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call or email Julia Riley on 6112 7616 & ***********@hays.com.au

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.