El1 Assistant Director - Divisional Support

Your new company

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking government department committed to addressing climate change, promoting sustainable energy practices, and safeguarding our environment and water resources. As an EL1 Assistant Director, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the division's operations and contributing to its success.

Your new role

As an EL1 Assistant Director in the Divisional Support Unit, you may manage up to 2 staff members. Additionally, your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Lead projects and work that contributes to the working environment or operations of the division.
• Provide Divisional Support for ANAO performance audit processes.
• Lead or contribute to organising division events and activities such as preparation for senate estimates, budget, divisional planning days, divisional stand-ups and other activities as required.
• Provide advice to the division on recruitment and internal transfers, procurement, corporate processes and other requests from staff.
• Oversee division coordination of ministerial correspondence in a timely way.
• Provide mentoring and support to the broader executive support staff within the division to build capability and further enhance support to the executive.
• Work with the EO to contribute to a collaborative culture, mindset of continuous improvement and high performance that supports the Head of Division, Branch Heads, executive support staff and broader division.
• Undertake other tasks as directed.

What you'll need to succeed

This role requires prior experience within the APS. You will currently be a permanent APS EL1 seeking a Section 26 transfer, or a contractor looking to engage on a 12-month contract.

To succeed in this role, you will be:

• Highly organised, with strong project management skills, attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• High initiative, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent relationship building and management skills, with the ability to harness input from staff across a variety of levels in the department.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise and influential written materials.
• Resilience, with the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment and under pressure.
• Previous experience working in executive support or a Divisional Support unit is desirable but not required.

You must be an Australian citizen and will possess or be willing to go through the process to obtain and maintain a (Baseline, NV1 or NV2) personnel security clearance.

What you'll get in return

• A challenging and rewarding role within a supportive team.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on environmental policies.
• An attractive salary + 15.4% super

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 Laura Meyer on (02) 6112 7***, ***********@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.