The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is seeking a number of Assistant Secretaries to join our leadership team with experience in developing and delivering policies and programs. This process may also be used to establish a merit list for future SES Band 1 vacancies across the department. The key duties of the position include As an Assistant Secretary in the department, you will need to think strategically, including to deliver high quality strategic policy insights and options that are practical and implementable; have strong business acumen; be resilient; and be forward-looking with strong personal drive and integrity. You will have demonstratedexcellent judgement in complex and sensitive environments, balancing risk and opportunities You will be a values-based leader who inspires, empowers, and drives positive change. You will have experience in building high-performing teams that can develop and implement innovative strategies and approaches. To be a strong contender, you will be expected to demonstrate the following capabilities: Strategic insight and advice: ability to provide well-informed, strategic advice to senior leaders and ministers, applying sound judgement and anticipating risks and opportunities. Delivering outcomes: the ability to translate strategy into action, drive implementation and ensure delivery of high-quality results aligned with organisational goals. Leadership and culture: demonstrated ability to lead by example to foster a positive, high-performing culture, builds capability, encourages innovation and drives continuous improvement. Stakeholder engagement: builds trusted relationships, manages complex interactions, and influences outcomes through collaboration and effective communication. Leading change: navigates complexity and leads teams through change with resilience, clarity and a focus on strategic priorities.
