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$147,352 - $176,877 + 15.4% SuperannuationReporting to the Assistant Secretary, the Director is responsible for leading a large geographically dispersed team delivering the Job Ready Program (JRP) to prospective skilled migrants seeking permanent residency in Australia under the Skilled Migration Program.The JRP is one of six skills assessment services provided by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA), a skilled migration assessing authority authorised under the Migration Regulations 1994. TRA works closely with the Department of Home Affairs and Jobs and Skills Australia to support planning to maximise skilled migration as a solution to address Australias workforce needs.The JRP Director position offers an opportunity for an experienced applicant to lead a large section to achieve diverse deliverables. This includes the provision of skills assessments to over 12,000 applicants annually, quality assurance and compliance activities, ongoing stakeholder and contract management, and input to the longer-term redesign and reform on the skills assessment architecture.About youResponsibilities of the Executive Level 2 may include:Manage the ongoing delivery of the JRP, including maintaining program KPIs, managing program finances and complex service contracts.Liaise with internal stakeholders across the department and external stakeholders such as the Department of Home Affairs and the Jobs and Skills Commission to ensure TRA policy and service delivery is aligned with broader Government priorities and make recommendations to the executive for change where necessary.Demonstrate effective leadership and management, encouraging collaboration and information sharing to achieve results for the section and broader branch and group objectives. The Director identifies staff capability and develops staff, providing timely and constructive feedback and managing performance.Build and sustain internal and external networks, liaising with stakeholders on highly complex and/or sensitive issues, working to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.Lead a healthy and safe working environment, modelling and promoting ethical behaviour and practices, professionalism, and integrity consistent with the APS Values and Code of Conduct.ApplicationsTo find out more about the role and to apply for the position, please visit our website.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchTo help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr