15.4% Superannuation and Salary Sacrificing
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) supports Australians to have safe, 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. Opportunities 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 robust commitment to public service leadership.
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We help Australians secure safe, well-paid work through skills development, vocational training, workforce support, and fair, productive workplaces that strengthen the economy.
We help Australians secure safe, well-paid work via skills development, vocational training, and workforce support that boost productivity, fair workplaces, and economic growth.
We help Australians secure safe, well-paid work through skills development, vocational training, workforce support, and fair, productive workplaces that strengthen the economy.
We help Australians secure safe, well-paid work via skills development, vocational training, and workforce support that boost productivity, fair workplaces, and economic growth.
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📌 Ses Band 2, First Assistant Secretary (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
📍 Melbourne