- Data and Delivery Stream / Families and Communities Stream
- Canberra – Adelaide – Brisbane – Darwin – Hobart – Melbourne – Perth – Sydney

Position Description: Under limited direction, Assistant Directors will lead a range of activities in policy design, program management or delivering on the government's priorities to support vulnerable families and children.

Successful candidates will need developed capabilities in strategic thinking, leadership, written and interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and be able to work with stakeholders at a variety of levels, including departmental executive and peak advocacy organisations.

Vacant roles may include:

- working to deliver on priorities, such as reducing Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (FDSV) and Closing the Gap
- working in partnership with communities to design and deliver place-based solutions and administer programs
- designing and delivering social enterprise policy, programs and initiatives in partnership with stakeholders
- delivering and administering outcomes-based commissioning projects including the Commonwealth Outcomes Fund with states, territories, philanthropy and service providers to deliver outcomes in community, and build outcomes-based contracting capability
- leading the design, development, and coordination of national FDSV and Protected and Supported policy frameworks, including action plans, governance arrangements, and whole-of-government implementation.

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.

Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance: The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA). Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.

Type / Length of Vacancy: Ongoing / Non-ongoing

Contact Officer Name: Hayley Svenson

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Application Closing Date: 03-Aug-2026

The Department of Social Services acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.

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📌 Strategic Policy Lead - Family & Community Impact (Australia)
🏢 Australian Government Security Clearance
📍 Australia