Class 1, $173,438pa, PSGO CSA GA 2017
Position Number: DPC11075
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Closing Date: 2019-06-04 4:00 PM
Attachments: - JDF CL1 Assistant Director.pdf
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Senior Executive Service Leadership Role
What We Do
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) supports the Premier and Cabinet to identify, design, implement and monitor a coordinated policy, project and reform agenda based on a shared understanding of Government and community priorities. As a central agency and steward of the public sector, DPC works with public sector leaders and agencies to build a more efficient, accountable and high-performing public sector that delivers better services to the community. The work of DPC is underpinned by a strong understanding of the need to ensure the public sector operates as a cohesive whole, by aligning individual efforts and building stronger partnerships between agencies, with the community and with industry.
The Social Policy Unit (SPU) is part of the Policy and Reform Division and is responsible for providing advice and coordination for specific social policy issues and projects with a cross-government focus and building strong relationships with the community services sector.
For more information about the Department, please visit our website at www.dpc.wa.gov.au.
About the Role
As the Assistant Director, you will be responsible for the provision of high level strategic direction and leadership for the comprehensive delivery of support and services to address the Government’s priorities. You will also support the Director for the effective development and delivery of social policy outcomes within agreed timeframes and budget parameters.
Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) or contact Ms Kim Lazenby, Director, Social Policy Unit, on (08) 6552 5245 or 0423 290 177 (not to be contacted for assistance with lodging your application).
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from a diverse field, including Indigenous Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, youth, and people with a disability which is supported by our Workforce and Diversity Plan.
Applicants are required to submit:
Please provide a CV and in no more than three pages address the following statements:
- What specific opportunities for achieving the Government’s strategic social policy objectives do you see for the WA Public Sector, and how would you provide leadership within Social Policy Unit to capitalise on these opportunities?
- What have you delivered before that gives you confidence you could effectively meet the key responsibilities of this role i.e. to provide strategic advice to inform the development, planning, prioritisation, delivery and evaluation of policy initiatives aligned with the Government’s strategic priorities? (Note: In doing so, please stipulate relevant outcomes delivered, your role in delivering them, and how you measured their success).
Suitable applicants will be required to provide:
- Proof of identity based on a 100-point identity check.
- A satisfactory National Police Certificate issued by the Western Australia Police Force (details will be advised after selection).
- Baseline Security Clearance Assessment (details will be provided upon appointment).
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply for Job' at the top or bottom of this advertisement to lodge your application.
If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application or downloading the attachments in this advertisement, please contact the Human Resource Services team on (08) 6552 5222.
Applications are to be received no later than 4:00 pm, Tuesday, 4 June 2019.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application as
late and pro-forma applications will not be accepted.
Subsequent vacancies:
Applicants who are found suitable, but not recommended for the vacancy, may be considered for subsequent vacancies in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner’s Instructions No.2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy.
