EL1 Assistant Director, Governance

EL1 Assistant Director, Governance - National Firearms Register Program (NFR) Join to apply for the EL1 Assistant Director, Governance - National Firearms Register Program (NFR) role at Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission The National Firearms Register Program (NFR) is delivering the most significant reform to Australia’s firearms management in thirty years. The four‑year Program will deliver the National Firearms Register by July 2028, through the technical uplift of Australia’s firearms management systems, improvements to data quality, reforms to legislation and policy reform, and support through change management and stakeholder engagement. This fast‑paced, complex reform program will be delivered through the National Firearms Register Program (NFR Program), which is led by ACIC on behalf of all partners. We are seeking an Assistant Director, Governance, with strong leadership skills and proven senior governance capability. They will work with a diverse range of stakeholders across ACIC, jurisdictions and a number of Commonwealth agencies. Role Responsibilities As the Assistant Director, Governance, you will: Support the Director to manage NFR Program governance for senior multi‑jurisdictional governance committees across more than ten Commonwealth, state and territory government agencies; Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior government officials across Commonwealth agencies and state and territory governments; Demonstrate exceptional and proven senior communication skills, particularly in a governance context. Your Skills and Capabilities Proven ability to support the delivery of a complex regulatory reform, with multiple stakeholders in a public sector context, through best‑practice program management disciplines; The ability to navigate political and bureaucratic landscapes effectively as a senior leader; Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, liaise effectively with Senior Executive officers to support agreement on complex matters; Resilience, commitment to delivery and quality, sound judgement and the ability to solve problems quickly and effectively; Strategic thinking with excellent analytical and planning capability; Exceptional and proven verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate and present complex concepts to a diverse audience, including ministerial and Cabinet submissions. Desirable Skills and/or Qualifications At least five years of senior, demonstrated experience in a public sector policy or program role that required advanced governance skills. EL1 experience is an advantage. Citizenship To be eligible for employment with the ACIC, applicants must be an Australian citizen. Security Clearance The Australian community expects ACIC employees to maintain the highest levels of security and integrity. Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 security clearance. Pre‑Employment Screening All candidates must satisfy an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to being offered employment at the ACIC. Diversity and Inclusion The ACIC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and champion diversity to ensure we reflect the community we serve, and pride ourselves on our vibrant culture. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, neurodiverse, mature aged employees and carers. Conditions More information about our conditions is available in the ACIC Enterprise Agreement 2024‑2027 on our website. Additional Information Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Other, General Business, and Administrative Industries: Government Relations Services #J-18808-Ljbffr