The Department for Environment and Water (DEW) drives the sustainable development of South Australia’s natural resources and heritage, to deliver economic prosperity and a vibrant and healthy society. DEW consists of a passionate team of around 1400 people working across metropolitan and regional SA.
Reporting to the Executive Director Strategy, Science and Corporate Services, the Director Corporate Services is responsible for the management of whole of organisation reform and governance, as well as delivering support to the agency through the effective management of human resources and business services.
The position provides strategic leadership and oversight to key corporate services functions for DEW and provides expert advice to Executive in relation to organisational performance, risk management, and corporate governance.
The successful candidate will display:
- Significant experience in a relevant leadership role overseeing Corporate Services in a complex environment, including the effective management of resources and budgets to deliver required outcomes.
- An ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships and to influence a range of stakeholders in order to achieve the priorities and goals of government whilst exercising tact and high-level diplomacy.
- Experience in leading the development of policy positions and delivering large-scale programs of work including those related to governance, business efficiencies and human resources.
Applications are welcome from suitably skilled candidates with capabilities reflective of the SAES Competencies. Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate field (Business, Governance or Management) are also highly regarded.
For a copy of the role description visit the VUCA website www.vuca.com.au/dew-2, and for a confidential discussion regarding the position, please contact VUCA Senior Associate, Mr Paul Bell on +61 412 552 302. Applications, including your current CV, letter of introduction and Pre-Employment Declaration are to be forwarded in Word format to dcsdew@vuca.com.au
Iworkfor.sa.gov.au job reference number 565818
Applications close 5pm Sunday 10th December 2023.