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Assistant Director - Health Policy and Assurance Branch

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 138080

 

Location

ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA 

 

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time 

 

Classification

Executive Level 1 - $115,443.00 and $134,865.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

 

Contact Officer

Alison Foote on 02 8861 4503 or Alison.foote@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 09/06/2025 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

 

About our opportunity

 

This process is being used to fill 5 immediate positions. 

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

 

Chief Operating Officer Group | Chief Operating Officer Group | Chief Medical Officer | Health Policy and Assurance Branch

 

The Health Policy and Assurance Branch has a broad range of responsibilities including:

  • development and maintenance of migration and detention health policies, both operational and strategic 
  • management of the Department's network of panel clinics both within Australia and overseas that provide immigration health screening to Australian visa applicants
  • monitoring of migration health systems such as e-Medical, HAP and Haplite, including technical submissions and ICT change requests and providing helpdesk and system support to users of these systems, which includes visa-processing officers, Migration Five partners who also utilise e-Medical, along with and State and Territory health clinics and settlement service providers.

 

Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force

 

Our ideal candidate

 

The ideal candidates will be able to:  

  • Provide program management and operational support to the work of their team and the broader Branch. Their areas of responsibility could be health systems, assurance and panel management and/or policy development 
  • Have a proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and with the ability to be a positive leader within the Branch
  • Have a demonstrated ability to provide strategic and operational advice
  • Work independently to achieve outcomes
  • Have a proven ability to produce high quality written submissions, minutes, briefs and reports.

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

  • Lead and oversee program management responsibilities including engaging extensively with staff and stakeholders to ensure that operational priorities are met and managed

  • Provide positive leadership and guidance to their team and be a team player in what is a dynamic environment, with the ability to work independently on a multiple of projects or pieces of work

  • Professionally represent the section and maintain stakeholder relationships with internal and external providers/contractors/stakeholders

  • Prepare high-quality written reports, briefs, technical submissions and ICT change requests, memorandums of understandings and other documents for a range of audiences and stakeholders on complex health policy and assurance matters

  • Interpret relevant policies and procedures to assist in the development of technically accurate communication products.

 

Additional information

 

We offer flexible work arrangements however successful candidates will need to work from the office for part of each week. These offices are located in Parramatta NSW, Melbourne VIC, Brisbane QLD, Hobart TAS, Adelaide SA, Darwin NT and Perth WA.

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 09/06/2025 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEST  – 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

 

In your response please address the APS Capabilities of Achieves Results, Communicates with Influence and Productive Working Relationships.

 

 

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 138080 in the document footer.

 

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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 Baseline Vetting (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

 

 

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.

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