Director Awareness, Engagement and Specialist Advice

Director Awareness, Engagement and Specialist Advice Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency – Sydney NSW The Director reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) alongside other leaders, providing strategic oversight and leadership of ASSEA’s national awareness and engagement functions, including the provision of specialist advice. This Director will provide technical specialist advice for ASSEA’s core functions of research, data, awareness and international leadership, assisting ASSEA to influence national policy and lead technical programs securing ASSEA’s reputation for providing credible and evidence-informed outcomes. As part of the ASSEA Executive Leadership Team, the Director will provide strategic oversight for the design and delivery of national awareness campaigns, engagement approaches, systems and processes, and technical specialist advice aligned to the National Strategic Plans. Leading the delivery of complex programs of work aligned to National Strategic Plans, in consultation with diverse stakeholder groups and committees, is key to the role. The Director will represent ASSEA in various senior level engagements, influencing the strategic direction of critical cross agency, stakeholder and community meetings and forums, securing ASSEA’s reputation for providing transparent and quality outcomes. Having expert knowledge of work health and safety risk management, asbestos and respirable crystalline silica risks and control measures, the Director will engage with relevant technical specialists, researchers and associations at an international, national and state level, ensuring currency of ASSEA’s intelligence and transfer this knowledge internally and externally. Relevant certification and tertiary qualifications are highly desirable in occupational hygiene, environmental sciences or aligned discipline with experience in asbestos and/or silica safety. Experience in functions aligned to this role along with knowledge and familiarity of relevant legislation and standards, and ability to inform policy advice, prepare complex reports and briefs in support of the national strategic plans is highly desirable. Key Duties Secure strategic commitment to national awareness, engagement, and specialist strategies and programs ensuring high-quality outcomes aligned to ASSEA functions, plans and external commitments. Provide strategic oversight for ASSEA’s engagement approach, proactive media strategy and public relations efforts in consultation with other leaders, seeking out contemporary approaches to build the influence and reputation of the Agency. Develop and manage key strategic relationships with a diverse array of government, industry, union, professional groups as well as those who have lived experience, working towards mutually shared outcomes, promoting strategic direction of the agency. Oversee and provide specialist advice within ASSEA and for external purposes, applying contemporary technical and scientific input to the delivery of the National Strategic Plans, business cases, Ministerial and parliamentary briefs and other corporate documents. Provide specialist advice for ASSEA’s strategic forward agenda in consultation with other leaders, identifying emerging issues and opportunities aligned to ASSEA’s mandated functions through ongoing industry, scientific and environmental analysis. Represent ASSEA on relevant external technical committees supporting the development of standards, associated documents and/or information enabling the currency of ASSEA’s hygiene, asbestos and respirable crystalline silica knowledge and information. Provide oversight for the ongoing growth in ASSEA’s silica knowledge, capabilities and content, by leading the upskill of staff and advancing of ASSEA’s information, advice, and guidance. Contribute to agency wide strategies and planning, while leading the development of aligned team plans, projects and individual performance and development plans, ensuring a line of sight for all agency staff. Lead the design and delivery of a planned program of targeted events, conferences, forums and sponsorships, while representing ASSEA through participation in external events as required. Lead a diverse team of high performing professionals, promoting a healthy, safe, and inclusive environment is essential to the role, as is working alongside a small group of leaders to enable the success of the entire agency. Manage governance responsibilities aligned to agency delegations and public sector requirements, including the management of team budgets, procurement, resources, risks, people wellbeing and performance, and information security. Demonstrate organisational flexibility and cohesion by undertaking other duties as directed. Eligibility Expert knowledge of work health and safety risk management, asbestos and respirable crystalline silica risks and control measures, with the ability to interpret, prepare, present and communicate technical information in multiple formats for varied audiences. Demonstrated experience providing strategic level specialist, professional and/or technical expertise relevant to the role. Excellent engagement and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder agendas, across multiple stakeholder groups, who at times have competing agendas. High level communication and decision-making capabilities that are based on professional judgement, evaluating risks and in the context of a complex and changing environment. Demonstrated experience in anticipating and establishing clear priorities, monitoring progress and working to deliver organisational functions and programs including at times of heightened scrutiny and competing priorities. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in delivery of activities. Demonstrated ability to operate under broad direction while exercising a significant degree of independence, working with a high level of complexity, discretion, and sensitivity requiring negotiation and influence within these contexts. Demonstrated ability to identify and lead innovative solutions to perceived barriers and challenges, while implementing and promoting change and continuous improvement that enhance the agency’s success. Experience in developing, coaching and/or mentoring employees, performance management, conflict resolution, and identification of development needs. Understanding of government financial, legislative and administrative frameworks, and government decision making and well-developed verbal and written communication skills. To be eligible for employment with ASSEA, you must be an Australian citizen and you will be required to successfully undergo a police record check. The successful applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Baseline level security clearance or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website. Notes The Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) is a small agency that was established in 2013 to oversee national actions to improve asbestos awareness and the effective and safe management, removal, and disposal of asbestos. This involved coordinating the implementation of the Asbestos National Strategic Plan. In December 2023, the agency’s functions were expanded to include silica through the Amendment of the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency Act 2013. The agency’s name changed to the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency. Our role is to assist in the prevention of exposure to asbestos fibres and respirable crystalline silica, to eliminate asbestos and silica related disease in Australia and the devastating impacts they create. We do this by coordinating the implementation of the national strategic plans for asbestos and silica. In doing so we are fortunate to work alongside other government agencies, employee and employer representatives, technical experts, the research community, impacted families, and partners, all motivated by the same outcome. We are a non-corporate entity under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act). Our Chief Executive Officer is appointed under the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency Act 2013 (the Act) and performs functions in accordance with that Act. Recruit Ability applies to this vacancy. Under the Recruit Ability scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr