Director/State Manager

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 135599

Location

TAS 

 Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time 

Classification

Executive Level 2 - $131,272.00 and $170,827.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Contact Officer

Matthew Noble on MATTHEW.NOBLE@HOMEAFFAIRS.GOV.AU  

Office Arrangements

Flexible  - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.
 

Applications close on 16/02/2025 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill 1 immediate position.

Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.
 

About our team

Immigration | Migration & Temporary Visas | Temporary Visas | Tasmania Temporary Visa

Division/Branch Overview

Immigration Programs Division manages the delivery of Australia's temporary and permanent migration programs, in Australia and overseas. The division offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment across a global footprint, with a unique blend of both program management and program delivery functions. Directors in Immigration Programs Division contribute to its key objective to deliver Australia's visa programs by using their expertise and leadership skills to guide and support their teams.

Our ideal candidate

Skills

To be a strong contender for this role you have well developed people management and leadership skills, be a skilful communicator and have excellent interpersonal and representational skills.

• You will need experience in stakeholder engagement and outreach and strong oral and written communications skills
• You will need strong leadership skills with demonstrated experience in leading and managing large teams through change
• You will demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and demonstrated capacity to achieve outcomes and lead and implement change in a high tempo, operational environment
• Demonstrate a high level of autonomy in complex decision-making and responsiveness, including ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion, and work quickly and independently (sometimes with limited information) to problem solve and resolve sensitive issues
• Create and sustain a productive work environment where staff are valued, supported and well-trained
• Demonstrate experience to lead and manage a large team to deliver outcomes in a high-tempo work environment.

Duties and responsibilities

Specific Duties / Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high quality, responsive and efficient temporary visa service delivery outcomes
• Support the Regional Director VIC/TAS in providing corporate, property and staff support for the Hobart office. This includes a high level of pastoral care on behalf of other branches and divisions
• Maintain productive working relationships through engagement with,key strategic partners (Tasmanian government in particular)
• Lead staff during change and encourage a positive and productive team culture
• Providing strategic advice on a range of issues to senior executives as required
• Forward planning and managing corporate and governance responsibilities for the Section and Branch
• Promoting and managing relationships with internal and external clients, stakeholders and service providers
• Drive business improvements, staff capability and quality management processes to improve the efficiency, quality, consistency and integrity of decision making
• Identify, manage and evaluate risk in all decision making and delivery of outcomes
• Work with a high level of autonomy under broad direction with a concurrent need to resolve issues and deliver quality outcomes
• Contribute to, and effectively implement policy, procedural and technological change.

Additional information

As a Program Delivery Manager, this position is responsible for the delivery of large Temporary visa programs and ensuring that the teams within Temporary Visas Tasmania successfully deliver a number of growing and high tempo visa programs. This role is responsible for a large team, delivering program and service delivery outcomes, including monitoring workloads and quality control processes to sustain outputs, high quality decision making, drive productivity, and deliver continuous process improvement.

The Tasmanian State Manager is a key leadership role for the Immigration Programs Division, and the Department of Home Affairs. The State Manager is expected to contribute significantly to corporate efforts in Hobart, including property, people management, pastoral care on behalf of sections, attending corporate events and promoting broader department activities.

The Tasmania State Manager is a point of contact for the Regional Director VIC/TAS and reports through to the RD on strategic external stakeholder matters in Tasmania.

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 16/02/2025 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT  – Late applications will not be accepted.

As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

• How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role
• Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
• Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 135599 in the document footer.

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

​The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (AGSVA) security clearance, and:
 

• ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
• Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.

 
In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.  

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Diversity and inclusion

The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Technical assistance

Internal applicants with technical enquiries can log a ticket through the Support Connect portal, send an email or call us

• Lodge an enquiry through the Support Connect Portal
• Email: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au
• Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)

Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.

Notes

The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers.

Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.