Assistant Director, Quality and Safeguards Policy Branch

at  Australian Government Department of Social Services

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Quality and Safeguards Policy Branch is seeking EL1s to join the following sections:

• Quality and Safeguards Policy
• NDIS Regulation
• Disability Accommodation Policy

Assistant Directors drive policy leadership, lead the design and implementation of a policy program and undertake policy development ahead of Budget 2025-26. Duties include:

• lead and drive (and develop own) policy expertise
• undertake research and analysis to develop policy position and provide policy advice to government
• develop contemporary and innovative policy and advice that ensures people with disability can access quality supports and services safely
• design the policy of budget approved measures to enable implementation
• build and promote efficient and effective project planning and reporting processes and enabling guidance and tools
• lead the implementation of a policy program
• build and maintain stakeholder relationships across government and the sector
• undertake procurement and manage contracts to support delivery of program implementation, as required
• coordinate, lead and analyse projects
• secretariat support and development of governance procedures to support working groups and consultations with stakeholders
• lead a team to deliver outcomes.

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.

• lead and drive (and develop own) policy expertise
• undertake research and analysis to develop policy position and provide policy advice to government
• develop contemporary and innovative policy and advice that ensures people with disability can access quality supports and services safely
• design the policy of budget approved measures to enable implementation
• build and promote efficient and effective project planning and reporting processes and enabling guidance and tools
• lead the implementation of a policy program
• build and maintain stakeholder relationships across government and the sector
• undertake procurement and manage contracts to support delivery of program implementation, as required
• coordinate, lead and analyse projects
• secretariat support and development of governance procedures to support working groups and consultations with stakeholders
• lead a team to deliver outcomes