Candidate ID: 8585

A highly experienced senior public sector leader with over 20 years’ experience across government, community services, housing, child and family services, and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in strategic leadership, policy development, operational management, cultural engagement, governance, and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex programs and improved community outcomes

Key Skills and Competencies

• Policy and Ministerial writing
• Service Delivery for Government
• Negotiation and Influencing
• Strategic Communication
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Management

Relevant Experience

Senior Director, State Government – Community Services
3 years
Led strategic projects, governance, policy development and culturally safe stakeholder engagement to deliver improved outcomes for First Nations communities and community organisations.
Senior Practitioner / Principal Guardian, Government Human Services and Statutory Services
1 year
Managed complex casework, policy development and substitute decision-making responsibilities while mentoring staff and ensuring legislative compliance.
Director / Acting Senior Director, State Government – Housing Services
1 year
Oversaw operational performance, strategic reporting, tenancy management and leadership of large teams to deliver time-critical housing services and executive priorities.
Assistant Director, State Government – Housing and Community Services
3 years
Managed frontline operations, service delivery, stakeholder engagement, case reviews and performance improvement initiatives across housing and child protection services.
Service Centre Manager / Electorate Liaison Officer, Federal Government – Human Services
4 years
Led customer service teams, workforce performance, ministerial correspondence, stakeholder enquiries and operational improvements in high-volume service environments.
Team Leader / Remote Operations Leader, Federal Government – Human Services
4 years
Supervised daily operations, staff resourcing and service delivery while leading outreach programs to remote and regional communities.

Location and Availability

Preferred work location: Canberra

Open to Relocating: Yes – QLD, NT, VIC,NSW

Workplace flexibility: Hybrid 2 days working from Home

Ability to travel: Yes, 1-2 times per month

Availability/notice period: 4 Weeks

Desired salary or salary expectations: SES Band 1 level with the pay and conditions that are linked to that.