Assistant Director - Growth and Innovation
National Federal Agency. Forward thinking Professional. Geelong based. Initial 12 month contact.
Summary about this job
Policy, Planning & Regulation
Company: Hays Policy & Strategy
Location: South West Coast VIC
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-3-7773-4885
Fax: +61-3-1259-7901
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Detail information about job Assistant Director - Growth and Innovation. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Challenging and exciting role for a forward thinking Professional
- 12 month contract with a possible 1 year extension
- Provide a much-needed innovation for a core national scheme
Your new company
Based in Geelong for over 10 years, Hays Recruitment are the only local preferred supplier choice to Federal, State and Local Government organisations as well as leading employers across Geelong, Ballarat, Horsham, Warrnambool and Western Victoria.
Working with a Federal Government agency with its National Headquarters in Geelong, we are currently looking to appoint an Assistant Director, Growth and Innovation for an initial 12 month contract with a possible 1 year extension.
Your new role
Situated in the Market Provider and Sector Development Branch you will, in conjunction with the Director, develop and implement the organisation’s strategic program of work aimed at ensuring contemporary practice and innovation thrive. You will;
- Lead and develop communication and engagement plans with a focus on tailored information and dissemination solutions
- Research and collate relevant qualitative and quantitative information, identifying strategic and tactical opportunities
- Manage and report on the program of work utilising strong project management methodology
- Create and prepare a variety of communication materials and resources relevant to the promotion and enablement of innovation in the services delivered
- Represent the organisation in discussions with other government agencies and stakeholders in relation to the vision of the overall market & sector
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in these roles, you will be able to demonstrate:
- Demonstrated experience of market analysis, segmentation and product development
- Strong commercial acumen
- Demonstrated capacity to lead and develop communication and engagement plans
- Refined decision making skills with the ability to analyse complex information from a range of different sources
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence to deliver significant outcomes for a wide range internal and external stakeholders
- Strong research and report writing skills
- Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency
Previous experience in providing strategic advice to Government, Health, Banking, Insurance and other public sector projects would be highly regarded.
What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity to join a Government Agency striving to continuously provide assistance to its clients, along with driving innovation and change as it continues to develop in its’ early years. You will be able to provide strategic plans for the Agency to continue to provide support in its years to come. Temporary and contract workers through Hays also enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
- Weekly pay cycles
- Nominated choice of superannuation fund
- Online timesheet submission and approval
- No hidden costs or payroll deductions for our services
- No invoicing required for Pty Ltd holders
- Regular contact and post-placement care with Geelong based consultants throughout the duration of your assignment
What you need to do now
To confidentially register your interest for this position please click "Apply".
*Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.