Executive Director Resilience and Recovery Tasmania (003083) Government - State (Government & Defence) Full time Having a diverse workforce that represents the wider Tasmanian community is very important to us and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who may identify as LGBTQI+, and all genders.We recognise the value, unique skills and knowledge that Aboriginal employees bring to the workplace and welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal people.We are committed to putting the rights and wellbeing of children and young people at the centre of what we do.We will employ the right people.We will embed a culture of self-reflection and continuous improvement.We will have the courage to change what needs to be changed.We will regularly review our policies and structures through a child and youth safety lens.Our people will be equipped with the skills to recognise and respond to signs of harm.We are growing a culture where everyone takes responsibility, shares information, and speaks up if something doesn't seem right.Together, we're creating a place where all children and young people are safe from harm.We support reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants.If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact person listed for this vacancy.We understand that people have different needs to manage their work and life and to support people we embrace the benefits of flexible working arrangements.Talk to us about how this could work for you.Period of Appointment Senior Executive Appointment, Fixed Term 5 years Hours per fortnight Up to 73.5 hours - flexible options available.Duties The Executive Director – Resilience and Recovery key result areas include: Direct the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation and review of policies, programs and priorities to ensure alignment with Government's strategic policy direction.Provide high-level strategic advice to the Premier and other Ministers on significant issues affecting the Tasmanian community and issues that impact on the Government meeting its agenda particularly in relation to natural disaster relief, recovery arrangements, counter terrorism and other emergency management situations.Direct the overall performance of the Resilience and Recovery Tasmania by setting expectations, performance goals and standards and measures to deliver high quality, well researched and constructed policy propositions and outcomes.Liaise and negotiate at the highest levels with other agencies and with senior non-State Government executives, in both public and private sectors, including representation of the State Government in intergovernmental and intragovernmental forums.Lead and manage staff, determine operational priorities, monitor and review performance, facilitate their ongoing professional development, to ensure staff have the knowledge, skills and support to achieve organisational objectives and maintain focus on delivering quality outcomes on time and within budget.Alongside day-to-day policy work and the setting of operational priorities, lead and encourage broader thinking and collaboration across DPAC and Government including making decisions about the management of the division and department including driving strategic direction, forward planning, setting priorities and guiding staff performance and development.A degree or other tertiary qualification or demonstration of an equivalent level of skill.A Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) or ability to attain within the first 3 months.The Director State Service Management Office has determined that the person nominated for this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check prior to appointment or transfer to the position.The following check is to be conducted: A national police check.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents To apply, please provide a copy of your CV with two referees and a one page summary outlining why you are the best person for the job and how your skills and experience align to the Senior Executive Service Capability Framework.It is suggested applicants make themselves familiar with the Senior Executive Leadership Capability Framework for the Tasmanian State Service: For more information click here.Once completed, apply online by clicking the blue 'Apply Now' button.If you have any difficulty uploading your application, please contact us prior to the closing date on (03) 6165 9920.The Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPAC) is the central agency of the Tasmanian State Government.The Department provides a broad range of services to Cabinet, other members of Parliament, Government agencies and the community.#J-18808-Ljbffr