Director Corporate Support and Strategy

Please submit a two-page response to the selection criteria to be considered for this position

Are you someone who excels in leading and managing a range of corporate support functions? The Tasmanian Audit Office is seeking a skilled individual to lead our Corporate Support and Strategy team in delivering essential services, including governance, human resource, information management, technology and communications, procurement, risk, finance, and facilities services. Here’s your chance to join a respected and influential organisation focused on improving the performance of, and the public’s trust in, the public sector. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact in a small office setting, driving positive change and implementing best practices. Join us and play a key role in shaping our Office's future success.  

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

1. Lead and manage the delivery of corporate services that enable the Office to meet its organisational objectives, including the delivery of governance, human resource, information management, technology and communications, procurement, finance, and facilities services.
2. Lead and manage a small multi-disciplinary team, including providing direction, work allocation, professional development and performance management to ensure that staff deliver high quality outcomes and develop the capabilities to meet current and future organisational needs.
3. Participate as an adviser to the Office’s Executive and member of the senior leadership team contributing to organisational strategic planning, decision making, and continual improvement to efficiently and effectively deliver programs that support organisational priorities.
4. Build and develop relationships with key external stakeholders to support efficient and effective service provision, communication and collaboration regarding strategic issues.

Performance is measured against Key Performance Indicators that are developed and agreed to for each role in the Office and documented in annual Business Unit and Performance Plans.

Essential qualifications and requirements

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following; Arson and fire setting; Violent crimes and crimes against the person; Sex-related offences; Drug and alcohol related offences; Crimes involving dishonesty; Crimes involving deception; Making false declarations; Malicious damage and destruction to property; Serious traffic offences; Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice; Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power; Crimes involving Conspiracy.
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
3. Identification check.

Desirable Requirements

• A tertiary qualification at degree level in a relevant discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Five years’ experience in the relevant discipline and/or in management.
• Experience as a user or system administrator in the TechnologyOne suite of products.
• Driver’s Licence.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Tasmanian Audit Office on .

For more information

Jonathan Wassell
Deputy Auditor General
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