15.4% Superannuation and Salary Sacrificing
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.
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 strong commitment to public service leadership.
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 (Adelaide)
🏢 Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
📍 Adelaide