The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is responsible for protecting and restoring Australia's environment, heritage and water resources and for the delivery of the Government's climate change and energy agenda. Supporting climate mitigation and adaptation, ensuring energy security, affordability and transformation to clean energy, maintaining a healthy environment and protecting our cultural heritage underpins the future of our community and the success of Australia's economy in the coming decades. Our vision is: An Australia that is prosperous because its sustainable, with community and Country at the heart of our actions and our purpose is: To think ahead and act now - to protect the environment and secure prosperity. For more information about us please visit our website . The key duties of the position include Our Senior Executive Service Band 2 staff are the Division Heads who lead the complex policy and program functions of the department, report directly to the Executive, and play a critical role in shaping and delivering the department's outcomes. In this role, you will set the strategic direction for your division, foster a high-performance culture, manage departmental and administered budgets, ensure the integrity of operations and ensure effective delivery of priorities. You will bring outstanding stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the Executive, Ministers, and key internal and external partners. DCCEEW invites applications from senior leaders with demonstrated expertise in leading complex policy, regulatory and program functions. This recruitment process will create a merit pool to fill current vacancies and future roles as they arise over the next 18 months across all Groups in the department. The department has known and expected vacancies across most Groups. What we are looking for You will be active in driving change and shaping a division. These positions are accountable for setting enterprise level strategy, leading multi branch divisions, and influencing whole of government outcomes-reflecting the higher leadership, complexity and impact expectations of a senior executive. Division Heads are expected to bring a strong understanding of First Nations policy and program design, with an insight into how First Nations expertise and engagement can drive better outcomes for our department. This includes working in a culturally sensitive manner with our staff, and externally with our partners. Representation is critical at senior levels, and we strongly encourage First Nations people to apply for our positions. Your roles and responsibilities will be aligned to the SES Band 2 Work Level Standards and the Secretaries' Charter of Leadership Behaviours . To be successful, you will have the following: Demonstrated ability to provide authoritative, future-focused leadership in complex and high-profile policy, program and/or regulatory environments. Proven experience leading large, complex programs, regulatory functions, or major reforms to achieve high-impact outcomes. Exceptional ability to influence, negotiate and build trust across diverse and senior stakeholders Demonstrated expertise relevant to DCCEEW's portfolio (climate, energy, environment, water, heritage or related domains). Demonstrated success in leading large multidisciplinary teams and building organisational capability. Strong expertise in public sector governance and risk management. Demonstrated public service professionalism and probity.
