Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Department of Social Services include:

• Occasional travel will be required.
• lead the Northern Territory State Office/Queensland State Office, providing strategic direction and operational oversight
• represent the Department in high-level forums and engagements with state/territory government, community leaders, community organisations, service providers and other key stakeholders
• support the implementation of national initiatives through place-based approaches
• collaborate with other State Managers and National Office to share insights and contribute to strategic planning
• provide leadership across program areas, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities
• foster a positive and inclusive team culture, supporting staff development and wellbeing
• lead workplace health and safety initiatives in the Northern Territory Office/Queensland State Office, including whole-of-office engagement and leading communications across all staff. Provide pastoral care to co-located teams in the Northern Territory Office/Queensland State Office, overseeing property, corporate and workplace priorities
• take a lead role in the APS Staff Census engagement activities, Reconciliation Action Plan engagement activities, and whole of office events that support diversity, inclusion and cohesion.
• Please review the job pack for the full position description.

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Hybrid. Details: Hybrid.

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.