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Period of Appointment

Senior Executive Appointment for up to 5 years

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• Lead the development, implementation, evaluation and review of policies, programs and priorities to ensure alignment with Government strategic objectives and outcomes.
• Provide high-level strategic advice to the Minister for Local Government on significant issues affecting the Tasmanian community and issues that impact on the Government meeting its agenda. 
• Exercise the independent statutory functions of Director of Local Government under the Local Government Act 1993.
• Direct the overall performance of the Office of Local Government by setting expectations, performance goals and standards and measures to deliver high quality, well researched and constructed policy propositions and outcomes.
• Ensure effective administration of the relevant provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 and other legislation administered by the Office.
• Oversee initiatives that promote leading practice, capability development and continuous improvement across the local government sector.
• Represent Department in high-level negotiations, consultations and forums, maintaining effective relationships with local government, government agencies, community organisations and other key stakeholders.
• Lead, develop and support staff through effective performance management, workforce development and resource planning to deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Lead the initiation and implementation of relevant policies and priorities to achieve key strategic objectives and foster collaboration and strategic thinking across government.

Essential Requirements

• May not be a local government councillor, as defined by the Local Government Act 1993, at the time of commencing employment in the Office of Local Government and for the duration that employment is held.

Desirable Requirements

• A degree or other tertiary qualification or demonstration of an equivalent level of skill.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (358213) Executive Director Local Government (Aug 26).docx

 Statement of Duties (358213) Executive Director Local Government (Aug 26).pdf

 Information for applicants (Office of Local Government).docx

 Information for applicants (Office of Local Government).pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 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.  We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

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

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4915

For more information

Robyn Pearce
Acting Deputy Secretary Regulation and Corporate Services
robyn.pearce@justice.tas.gov.au 
Phone: 0438 605 276