People Division, led by the Chief People Officer (CPO), provides human resources (HR) functions for the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the department) with a clear focus on the department's most valued asset: its staff. People Division delivers a range of contemporary HR functions, projects and strategies across three branches: People People Safety, Support & Wellbeing Professional, Ethical Standards & Security For more information about us please visit our website . The key duties of the position include As a Director in People Division, you will lead a team to deliver strategic and operational functions across human resources, integrity, or security. You will provide high-quality advice on complex and sensitive matters, drawing on your expertise to develop effective solutions. You will contribute to the leadership of your branch, providing strategic direction and driving the delivery of departmental, divisional and branch priorities. We are filling immediate vacancies within our People and Professional, Ethical Standards & Security branches, and a merit pool may be formed to fill similar vacancies over the next 18 months. Current opportunities include: Director, Inclusion (People Branch) Vacancy to be filled in Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney As the Director - Inclusion, you will lead a team to deliver strategic inclusion initiatives that embed equity, accessibility, and inclusion across the department. You will bring an innovative approach to drive best practice inclusion policies, processes, and systems to support the department and implement broader Government initiatives and priorities. You will engage with a broad range of stakeholders including our employee networks, senior leaders and colleagues from across the APS to deliver quality initiatives for our people. Director, Workforce Planning and Reporting (People Branch) Vacancy to be filled in Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney As the Director, Workforce Planning and Reporting, you will be responsible for leading the development of strategic workforce plans and people strategies that support the department's objectives. You will also oversee workforce reporting and establishment management, as well as the annual APS Census and action planning and the department's APS Reform Agenda work. This role requires the ability to effectively use data and insights to inform best practice people initiatives that enhance employee experience. Director, Strategy, Policy and Engagement (Professional, Ethical Standards & Security Branch) Vacancy to be filled in Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney (other Australian locations may be considered) In this role, you will lead a high-performing team to deliver initiatives that strengthen the department's pro-integrity culture. You will oversee the development and implementation of integrity-related policies, training, and engagement activities, and provide expert advice on sensitive and complex policy or procedural matters such as managing reports of inappropriate behaviour, Public Interest Disclosures and matters that may give rise to serious or systemic corruption. This role requires strong leadership, a proven ability to deliver quality outcomes in high-pressure environments, and the ability to work flexibly across functions to achieve strategic goals. This is a key leadership opportunity to shape integrity culture and drive reform across the department. What you'll gain from the experience A positive, inclusive and supportive team environment The chance to lead and deliver initiatives that make a real impact Access to flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance Genuine opportunities for professional growth and development
