- People Services Branch
- National Office, Tuggeranong
Position Description:
DSS is seeking an experienced and collaborative EL2 Director, HR Strategy and SES Unit to lead strategic people initiatives that shape workforce capability, culture and performance across the department. Directors in People Services Branch provide authoritative advice, lead a high-performing teams and partner with executives to design and deliver practical human resources that support DSS priorities and APS-wide expectations. This is a key leadership role for a director who will lead our HR Strategy and SES Unit.
The role will help actualise the DSS Workforce Strategy and lead workforce planning and the strategic uplift of HR services. The role will also support the SES Unit to high-level strategic advice, coordination and support for senior executive employment, capability and workforce management. The chosen candidate will work closely with HR peers and business areas to ensure strategic and operational people activities are aligned, evidence based and focused on enabling DSS to attract, develop, retain and support the workforce needed to deliver outcomes for Australians.
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: Sam Ursich
Contact Officer Phone: 02 5162 8028
Contact Officer Email: [email protected]
Application Closing Date: 04-Aug-2026
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