Assistant Director - Delivery

Security (Information & Communication Technology)
Government – State (Government & Defence)

Are you up for a challenge and ready to make a real impact?

The Opportunity:

This is a Talent Pool for Assistant Directors with a Project Delivery background.

We have one immediate opportunity for a full-time position until 31 August 2028, with a possibility of extension and/or permanency.

The Approvals System Reform team will lead critical projects to drive environmental approvals reform, incorporating recommendations from an independent review. The team will work to identify and resolve complex statutory and non-statutory barriers within approvals processes, champion cross-government change initiatives, support governance bodies, and implement reform measures in areas with significant capacity constraints.

About You:

This is an exciting opportunity for self-motivated, dedicated, and collaborative Assistant Director – Project Delivery to work on the whole-of-government approvals approach. Working closely with environmental experts, you will be accountable for the delivery of approvals reform projects, bringing project expertise to planning, guiding, and implementing new ways of working. You will have a keen eye on how initiatives can be translated into the operational world, considering risks, dependencies, and change management techniques.

As a department we recognise that flexible working arrangements support effective work-life balance, empowers our people and increases team productivity. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce that promotes an inclusive and supportive workplace environment. We value the unique diversity of experience that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth bring to our workforce.

For further information about the opportunity we encourage you to contact Karissa Fyfe, A/Director Approvals System Reform on 6463 6746 or via email during business hours.

Please note that the DWER office will be closed from Tuesday 24 December 2024, reopening on Thursday 2 January 2025.

How to apply

If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the ‘Apply ’ button.

Please Note:

• To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have documentary evidence of entitlement to live and work in Australia for the duration of the employment opportunity.
• DWER conducts employment screening which may include a National Criminal History check.

For technical difficulties while applying online or information about the application process, please contact us for assistance on (08) 63646454 or at – email address not to be used for submission of applications.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or to request a document in an alternative format please contact us at or on (08) 6364 6622.

This pool will operate for a period of 12 months with vacancies being offered at part or full time on a permanent or fixed term contract basis with the possibility of extension or permanency. Pool applicants do not hold a right of review against appointment decisions made from the pool.

CLOSING DATE: 5:00PM Friday 10 January 2025 (Australian Western Standard Time)

Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.

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