EL 2 – Directors, Social Security Stream

• Canberra – Adelaide – Brisbane – Darwin – Hobart – Melbourne – Perth – Sydney
• Several positions

Position Description:
The Social Security Stream is responsible for policies and programs supporting the financial wellbeing of Australian people and families, including through targeted payments and assistance through the social security system and disability employment services.

EL2 Directors will lead the development and implementation of a range of activities in policy design, program management or delivery on the governments priorities to support vulnerable Australians.

Successful candidates will need highly developed capabilities in strategic thinking, leadership, written and interpersonal communication, problem-solving and be able to work with stakeholders at a variety of levels, including departmental executive, external agencies and peak advocacy organisations.

Please review the job pack for the full position description.

Eligibility / Additional Requirements:
To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.

Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:
The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).

Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA.  The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.

Type / Length of Vacancy: Ongoing / Non-ongoing

Contact Officer Name: Dani Chatillon

Contact Officer Phone: 0459 934 ***

Contact Officer Email: **************@dss.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 08-Sep-2026

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