- Ongoing & Non-ongoing
- SES Band 1
- Canberra - Adelaide - Brisbane - Darwin - Hobart - Melbourne - Perth - Sydney
Position Description:
The Department of Social Services (department) is seeking outstanding senior executives to fill Senior Executive Service (SES) Band 1 (Branch Manager) vacancies across the department. A merit pool will be created through this process, which may be accessed for any future vacancies.
The key duties of the position:
Branch Managers contribute to the department’s strategic direction by delivering high-quality policy advice, leading program design and management, and overseeing corporate functions.
You will:
- lead and manage a branch.
- set priorities and drive performance.
- represent the department in senior forums and stakeholder engagements.
Working closely with the Group Manager (SES Band 2) and Executive, you will deliver outcomes and promote workplace practices consistent with departmental policy and in accordance with APS Values and the department’s workplace behaviours.
Identified Role
All SES roles in the department are Identified, requiring cultural competency and the ability to engage effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
What We Are Looking For
You will demonstrate:
- strong leadership and management capability.
- high-level influence and judgement, including Ministerial engagement.
- strategic thinking and change leadership.
- strong collaboration, risk management and problem-solving skills.
- integrity, resilience and a strong results focus.
- ability to operate effectively in complex, fast paced environments.
Please see the job pack for further information.
If, after reading the selection documentation, you require further information please contact Karina Duffey at Executive Intelligence Group on (02) 6232 2200 or
[email protected], quoting reference number 1071.
Eligibility / Additional Requirements:
To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.
Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:
The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).
Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.
Type / Length of Vacancy: Ongoing & Non-ongoing
Contact Officer Name: Karina Duffey, Executive Intelligence Group (please quote reference number 1071)
Contact Officer Phone: 02 6232 2200
Contact Officer Email: [email protected]
Application Closing Date: 08-Jul-2026
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