Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director is responsible for leading and managing a flexible delivery team involved in the delivery of the government's employment and skills agenda, with a focus on appropriate place-based responses. The role involves leading a team of staff to monitor and manage contract performance, represent the Department and engage with external stakeholders including employers, state government agencies, local councils, non-government organisations and contracted employment providers, to collaboratively advance the department's business activities. The Assistant Director plays a vital role in intelligence gathering regarding the labour market, skills opportunities and future initiatives across Western Australian employment regions and utilising this intelligence will have the opportunity to influence policy development. The role is a primarily office-based role with the potential requirement to travel. The key duties of the position include Responsibilities of the EL1 level may include: Collaborating as a member of the state executive team to create a shared sense of purpose and direction within the division and branch. Managing Commonwealth services contracts judiciously. Providing an oversight role for all elements of contract management including relationship management, compliance, assurance, performance, quality and contract administration (either directly or through leadership of responsible staff). Working closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to contribute to effective local employment and skills service delivery, and program management initiatives and opportunities. This may include co-design of programs and initiatives. Develop a strong understanding of the Western Australia employment regions and provide briefings and advice to the Director and State Manager regarding challenges and opportunities within the regions. This may include travel to regional areas. Modelling behaviours that demonstrate leadership, resilience, energy, persistence and drive, as well as a "one-division" culture.
