The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is seeking a highly motivated, outcome driven senior executive to fill the newly created position of First Assistant Director-General Corporate, based in Canberra ACT.

The position will report directly to the Deputy Director-General Corporate and Capability, and will be responsible for governance, corporate management, business advice and service delivery that enable ASD to achieve its missions. This role will lead the new Corporate Division through a far-reaching transformation and evolution of ASD over the next few years while continuing to deliver on the operational and business enablement requirements of the position. The position will be responsible for the establishment and operation of new corporate functions.

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated ability to deliver organisational outcomes across finance, human resources, learning and development, workplace health and safety, security, risk management (including audit and risk), corporate planning, policy, and stakeholder management. The successful applicant will also have the demonstrated ability to operate in accordance with, and actively promote ASD’s values and the Defence Leadership Behaviours, which will continue to be adopted and implemented within ASD.  To be a strong contender, you will be self-aware, positive in considering and respecting a diversity of ideas and perspectives, and have the courage to challenge the status quo when it does not serve the required outcome. You will be innovative, consultative, resilient and personally accountable for the quality of advice and the delivery of results.  Experience working within the National Intelligence Community is not required.

The remuneration package includes superannuation, an Executive Vehicle allowance and, where applicable, relocation expenses. The salary component for this position may be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Engagement may be negotiated on an ongoing basis or for a specified term. To be eligible for engagement, an applicant must be, or intend to become, a permanent Australian citizen. This is a security-designated position. The successful applicant will be required to undergo security assessments to the highest level and must be able to be cleared to Top Secret Positive Vetting.

To discuss the requirements of this position, after first reviewing the selection documentation, please telephone Amanda O’Rourke on 0452 199 031, referencing job number #845.

For Senior Executive Service administrative recruitment enquiries please contact the Directorate of Senior Officer Management on (02) 6265 1742 or via email at DSOM@defence.gov.au.