- People Services Branch
- Canberra – Adelaide – Brisbane – Darwin – Hobart – Melbourne – Perth – Sydney
- Several positions
Position Description:
As an Assistant Director, you will be responsible for leading a small team in a fast-paced environment, providing guidance and support in your area/s of professional expertise. The branch brings together a diverse and dynamic range of functions, including WHS, wellbeing, HR strategy, inclusion, recruitment, capability, reporting, workplace relations, pay and conditions, entry level programs, case management, learning and development, and support for our SES workforce.
Assistant Directors will have extensive stakeholder engagement experience and a clear understanding of HR methodology and processes. Assistant Directors will be required to work closely with relevant stakeholders to identify issues and design, implement and communicate actions to achieve positive outcomes. Your advice will be informed and directed by comprehensive knowledge and experience in HR practices, public sector initiatives and related legislation.
We are seeking experienced, professional, high-performing and motivated individuals across all HR disciplines with strong writing and project management skills, with a focus on achieving results.
We support flexible working arrangements, including part-time work, job sharing and flexible hours, where operational requirements allow.
Eligibility / Additional Requirements:
To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.
Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:
The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).
Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.
Type / Length of Vacancy: Ongoing / non-ongoing
Contact Officer Name: Stephanie Ravanello
Contact Officer Phone: 02 5162 7243
Contact Officer Email: [email protected]
Application Closing Date: 16-Jul-2026
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