Deputy Secretary Corporate Management and Capability

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is seeking a highly motivated, outcome driven senior executive to fill the newly created position of Deputy Secretary Corporate Management and Capability, based in Canberra ACT. This position will become Deputy Director-General Corporate Management and Capability when the Directorate becomes a statutory authority in 2018.

The Deputy Secretary will report directly to the Director ASD (Director-General) and will be responsible for governance, corporate management and oversight, and capability management that enable ASD to achieve its missions. This role will lead the new Group through a far-reaching transformation and evolution of ASD over the next three years while continuing to deliver on the operational and business enablement requirements of the position. The Deputy Secretary will be directly involved in the Directorate's transition to a statutory agency in the Defence portfolio and will be responsible for the stand up and operation of new corporate functions. The anticipated structure for the Corporate Management and Capability Group will include the newly formed Corporate Management and Enabling Capability Divisions.

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated ability to deliver organisational outcomes across finance, human resources, security, risk management (including audit and risk), technology, strategy and corporate planning, policy, stakeholder management (including ministerial support), and foreign and domestic relations. The successful applicant will also have the demonstrated ability to operate in accordance with, and actively promote ASD's values.

In accordance with the Defence Leadership Behaviours, which will continue to be adopted and implemented within ASD, to be a strong contender, you will be self-aware, positive in considering and respecting a diversity of ideas and perspectives, and have the courage to challenge the status quo when it does not serve the required outcome. You will be innovative, consultative, resilient and personally accountable for the quality of advice and the delivery of results.

The remuneration package includes superannuation, an Executive Vehicle allowance and, where applicable, relocation expenses. The salary component for this position may be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Engagement may be negotiated on an ongoing basis or for a specified term. To be eligible for engagement, an applicant must be, or intend to become, a permanent Australian citizen. This is a security-designated position. The successful applicant will be required to undergo security assessments to the highest level.

To discuss the requirements of this position, after first reviewing the selection documentation, please telephone Mike Burgess, on (02) 6265 0334.

Applicant information packs, including selection criteria and application instructions, can be obtained by visiting https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/cp/?audiencetypecode=defenceext. Applications close at 11:30pm (AEST) Sunday, 4 March 2018.

For Senior Executive Service administrative recruitment enquiries please contact the Directorate of Senior Officer Management on 02 6265 2024.