Director, Veterans SA

vor 3 Wochen


Adelaide, Österreich Defence SA Vollzeit

The Opportunity
A unique opportunity to lead the South Australian Government's Veterans' Affairs folio. Reporting to the Chief Executive, Defence SA, the Director is responsible for managing all policies, grants, services and relationships within the veterans' community and within state and federal governments.

About Us
Veterans SA was established to provide support to the veteran community. We work closely with the Veteran's Advisory Council to provide advice to the South Australian Minister for Veterans' Affairs on all matters affecting the veteran community.

Veterans SA provides services to promote veterans and their families well-being, collaborate with ex-service organisations and provide a conduit between the Veteran community and the Minister.

Veterans SA promotes Australia's wartime history and the significance of national events.

Role Purpose/Context
The Director, Veterans SA reports to the Chief Executive, Defence SA on all veterans' affairs matters and represents the South Australian Government in the veteran community at state and national forums. The role works closely with the South Australian Government Minister for Veterans' Affairs and his office. The role manages a small team to develop strategic outcomes, policies and administer grants.

The Director will also be responsible for working with State and Commonwealth agencies to implement recommendations for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide as relevant to South Australia.

Key Selection Criteria:

  • Australian military experience is highly desirable.
  • Awareness and understanding of national and local veterans associations and programs.
  • A demonstrable history of leading teams and delivering successful programs.
  • A proven track record of building successful relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to interpret key information into advice and actions.
  • A comprehensive knowledge of historic and contemporary veterans related matters.
  • The ability to manage a budget.

Our Commitment to Diversity
The South Australian Government is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ, people with disabilities, women and other diversity groups.

Special Conditions
This is a contract / term vacancy up to 36 months. The incumbent is required to enter into an annual performance agreement. Work outside of normal hours will be required as will intrastate and interstate travel involving overnight absences.

Essential Qualifications/Experience
Management experience in a complex environment dealing with multiple stakeholders is essential. A relevant degree, post graduate qualification and/or formal management qualification is highly desirable.

All applications must be submitted online via www.defencesa.com/careers.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume, together with a Covering Letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience giving consideration to the key selection criteria in the specific technical knowledge, experience and skills in the job and person specification. Applicants must include the contact information of at least 2 referees with one being your immediate supervisor/manager and a completed “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector” form.

Defence SA

Defence SA is South Australia’s lead government agency for all defence matters and the nation’s only standalone state defence organisation.

It is a single point of contact for all defence stakeholders, streamlining their interaction across the South Australian Government.

Defence SA’s mission is to grow the defence industry, and strengthen the Defence Force presence in the state.

Working closely with Defence and industry, Defence SA targets investment and expansion opportunities, drives and supports the delivery of major defence projects and facilities, and pursues the location of additional Defence units and capabilities in the state.

Defence SA also plays a key role in supporting the Commonwealth Government’s strategic defence policy, particularly by increasing local industry participation and ensuring that state-of-the-art infrastructure and a highly skilled, industry-ready workforce is in place to underpin defence projects.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Defence SA is South Australia’s lead government agency for all defence matters and the nation’s only standalone state defence organisation.

It is a single point of contact for all defence stakeholders, streamlining their interaction across the South Australian Government.

Defence SA’s mission is to grow the defence industry, and strengthen the Defence Force presence in the state.

Working closely with Defence and industry, Defence SA targets investment and expansion opportunities, drives and supports the delivery of major defence projects and facilities, and pursues the location of additional Defence units and capabilities in the state.

Defence SA also plays a key role in supporting the Commonwealth Government’s strategic defence policy, particularly by increasing local industry participation and ensuring that state-of-the-art infrastructure and a highly skilled, industry-ready workforce is in place to underpin defence projects.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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