Statistical Services Group
As Australia’s national statistical agency, the
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) produces official statistics that inform
importa
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) produces official statistics that inform
importa
nt decisions made by government, business and the community.
The ABS is looking to engage an extraordinary
senior executive who will lead our Statistical Services Group through an
historic transformational effort to ensure that the ABS continues to meet
contemporary information needs in an increasingly digital age.
senior executive who will lead our Statistical Services Group through an
historic transformational effort to ensure that the ABS continues to meet
contemporary information needs in an increasingly digital age.
This is an exciting time to join the ABS. Work
is well underway for the 2016 Population Census and the Australian Government
has approved an investment of $250 million to refresh systems and processes
over the next 5 years. In addition to this modernisation venture, the ABS
leadership is strongly committed to an extensive program of cultural and
organisational change.
is well underway for the 2016 Population Census and the Australian Government
has approved an investment of $250 million to refresh systems and processes
over the next 5 years. In addition to this modernisation venture, the ABS
leadership is strongly committed to an extensive program of cultural and
organisational change.
The ideal applicant will be an outstanding
manager and leader with a history of building professional partnerships and
strong stakeholder relationships, an understanding of the potential
opportunities and risks in the production of statistics, and a record of
outstanding achievements in a relevant professional field.
manager and leader with a history of building professional partnerships and
strong stakeholder relationships, an understanding of the potential
opportunities and risks in the production of statistics, and a record of
outstanding achievements in a relevant professional field.
This Deputy Statistician will have overall
accountability for the production of ABS’s high quality statistical products
and solutions that empower confident decision making through a rich and dynamic
statistical picture of Australia’s economy and people.
accountability for the production of ABS’s high quality statistical products
and solutions that empower confident decision making through a rich and dynamic
statistical picture of Australia’s economy and people.
The following qualities are essential:
- a
record of influence, achievement, innovation, and sound judgement proven
management competence; - outstanding
communication, liaison, and negotiation skills; - capacity
to lead transformative change and contribute to whole of agency reforms; - analytical
skills of a high order; and - outstanding
work ethic and commitment to Australian Public Service Values.
If you are up for the challenge, then download
an applicant information kit at www.abs.gov.au/careers
or contact David Kalisch on david.kalisch@abs.gov.au
an applicant information kit at www.abs.gov.au/careers
or contact David Kalisch on david.kalisch@abs.gov.au
An attractive remuneration package will be
negotiated with the successful applicant.
negotiated with the successful applicant.
Please quote reference no. 15/SES3 in all
correspondence.
correspondence.
Applications must be received
by 6pm AEST, Thursday 9 July 2015.
Note:
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under
the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further
assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply and opt in to the
scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for
the position. For more information see: RecruitAbility:
Advice for applicants .
the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further
assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply and opt in to the
scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for
the position. For more information see: RecruitAbility:
Advice for applicants .
The
ABS encourages and values a diverse workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people and people with disability are encouraged to apply. The ABS is committed
to improving the gender diversity of its leadership.
ABS encourages and values a diverse workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people and people with disability are encouraged to apply. The ABS is committed
to improving the gender diversity of its leadership.
