Director

Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – Canberra ACT

As a Director in the Cargo Operations Pathway, you will be responsible for leading teams in delivering government regulatory services within a geographical footprint and providing senior leadership and strategic direction within a national business setting. The role will contribute to planning, shaping and implementation of innovative and contemporary business reforms to underpin responsive regulatory activities to clients across a range of import industry sectors. The duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

Exercise responsive, progressive and contemporary leadership in an evolving risk‑based regulatory environment.

Work collaboratively across a national network, and with policy and risk owners, to deliver regulatory activities to industry sectors.

Lead, develop and support a geographically dispersed workforce, some of whom may operate on a shift roster basis.

Model appropriate behaviours and embed accountability in the management of workforce capacity, integrity, finances and other resources.

Effectively represent the department in interactions with government agencies, industry groups and clients, and maintain effective communication with these stakeholders.

Contribute to strategic planning priorities and implement associated governance to monitor performance.

Please note

that this recruitment process will initially be used to fill one ongoing vacancy as Director – Cargo Assessments and that this vacancy is only available in Sydney. The merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may be used to fill future ongoing vacancies in the branch where the duties are of a similar nature. These future vacancies may be able to be performed from any of the locations listed above.

Knowledge and experience

Experience leading nationally dispersed operational teams and building and maintaining productive working relationships across teams.

Proven experience in a regulatory environment, collaborating with government bodies and engaging with external stakeholders.

Strong knowledge of regulatory decision‑making frameworks and the application of legislation.

Strong understanding of working within the APS and relevant legislative frameworks.

Ability to understand and interpret reports/data.

Eligibility and other requirements

Hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle driver’s licence.

Meet the physical requirements of the role(s) involving a combination of outdoor and office‑based work.

May be required to perform occasional out‑of‑hours and weekend work.

Wear an official uniform supplied by the department, including during field operations (as applicable), in accordance with the department’s uniform policy.

Wear appropriate protective personal equipment clothing and comply with departmental Work Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Satisfactorily complete the department’s Biosecurity Foundation Program and meet minimum requirements to be appointed a Biosecurity Officer under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

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