About us

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) supports Australians to have protected, secure and well-paid work with the skills for a sustainable future. We are looking for exceptional leaders to help shape policy, drive delivery and position the department for what comes next.

About the role

As a First Assistant Secretary, you will provide strategic leadership across significant functions and contribute to the stewardship of the department. Prospects may arise across a range of operational, policy and corporate functions. You will:
Shape strategic direction and provide authoritative advice
Lead large, complex programs, functions and teams
Drive organisational and system-level change
Build influential partnerships across the APS and externally
Contribute to enterprise leadership and long-term capability development

About you

You are an accomplished Executive Leader with demonstrated experience navigating complexity, leading change and delivering outcomes through others. You bring strategic foresight, sound judgement and a solid commitment to public service leadership.

Applications

To find out more about the role and to apply for the position, please visit our website.

📌 Ses Band 2, First Assistant Secretary Perth
🏢 Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
📍 Perth