SES Band 1 - Assistant Secretary - Digital Services (Multiple Positions)

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is seeking several Assistant Secretaries to join our leadership team with experience in Information Technology and Digital Transformation.

Key areas of expertise

- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and SAP systems transformation
- ICT service management reform
- Development and delivery of community-facing digital systems

Role responsibilities

As an Assistant Secretary, you will think strategically by leading and developing high quality strategic policy insights that are both practical and implementable. You will demonstrate robust business acumen, resilience, forward‑looking vision, personal drive and integrity, and you will exercise judgement in a complex and sensitive environment balancing risk and opportunity.

You will commit to and practice values‑based leadership that inspires, empowers and drives positive change,



and will lead teams in developing innovative strategies and approaches.

Required capabilities

- Proven experience and demonstrated capability in leading and developing Digital solutions and IT transformation initiatives in a complex dynamic environment
- Experience in leading large, complex, cross‑functional teams and/or enterprise‑wide programs
- The ability to influence key stakeholders effectively to drive outcomes
- Demonstrated experience in Digital IT leadership
- The ability to establish, maintain and leverage strong networks internally and externally
- Demonstrated experience in building organisational capability and leading change

For more information, please contact Watermark International Search at or call .

Applications close: Monday 03 November 2025 at 11:30pm AEST.

Job Number: 25-ITDIV-30145

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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📌 SES Band 1 - Assistant Secretary - Digital Services (Multiple Positions) (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
📍 Melbourne