Working at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is more than a job – it's a vocation. Every day brings new and exciting challenges! You will work with inspiring colleagues both in Australia and across our global network doing important work and representing to the world who we are as a nation. With opportunities to learn and grow, DFAT offers multiple careers within a career. Importantly, our activities overseas are underpinned by strong capabilities in our Canberra and state and territory-based offices.
DFAT is seeking to build on its existing Assistant Secretary (Senior Executive Service Band 1) capability, to broaden and deepen the department's executive leadership team with highly talented, skilled individuals who excel at working collegiately and can anticipate and respond to the changing world and can agilely manage resources to achieve outcomes in complex and diverse operating environments.
As an Assistant Secretary at DFAT, you will lead and manage a policy-focused branch; determine and be accountable for the branch's objectives and priorities; and represent the department with key stakeholders and external organisations. As an important member of the department's leadership team, you will work across the Group and the organisation to deliver policy outcomes, promoting and modelling an inclusive culture.
These roles will require self-motivated, agile, and strategic thinkers to build relationships in a diverse and complex environment. As a leader, you will contribute to, and communicate, strategic direction while developing trust and building the capability of your branch.
A Total Remuneration Package (TRP) reflecting the importance of the position will be negotiated with the successful candidate. The TRP comprises of:
Base salary (incorporating EVS)SuperannuationHow to apply Submit your application via the department's website at DFAT Careers before the closing time. Applications close at 11.59pm ADST on Monday 18 November 2024 Your application will need to provide:
a pitch of no more than 500 words;a maximum four-page CV (uploaded); and contact details of two professional referees.
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