Assistant Director, Strategic Projects and Change Management, EL1 - Affirmative Measures (EA2025/220)

• Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways?
• Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters?
• Would you like to manage the AER’s safety, inclusion, diversity, wellbeing and strategic projects?

Then this is the place for you! At the AER, we work to make energy consumers better off, now and in the future. We focus on ensuring a secure, reliable and affordable energy future for Australia as it transitions to net zero emissions. Our high performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It’s why we’re driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It’s why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. We believe the best version of you is the one that’s true to who you are – and that’s the you we want working alongside us. We value flexibility, this role can be performed at any of the AER offices located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, or Sydney and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under Section 31 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Directions 2022. This vacancy is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.What you will do asthe Assistant Director, Strategic Projects and Change Management

• Establish a workplace health, safety and wellbeing framework.
• Establish diversity and inclusion (D&I) framework, including governance.
• Manage the changes associated with the WHS and D&I frameworks.
• Manage strategic HR projects as required to foster a safe, inclusive and productive work environment.

About You In order to succeed in the role, you will have:

• Demonstrated strategic and specialist understanding and application of HR frameworks (legislation, strategies, policies, guidance, systems and practices), including WHS frameworks and change management.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team in a fast-paced and complex organisation that is geographically dispersed.
• Demonstrated experience in researching, investigating and analysing relevant information and data to develop and present insights, advice and recommended positions.
• Well-developed written communication skills with proven ability in managing and preparing strategies, reports, communications and other correspondence.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate with and influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Well-developed project management skills, including the demonstrated ability to determine priorities and meet deadlines and work with high levels of autonomy.
• Highly desirable: relevant tertiary qualifications in psychology, human resources, AHRI accreditation and/or equivalent relevant experience.

To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit. How To Apply You will be asked to answer two behavioural questions (refer to the Candidate Kit) and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum). Salary: $123,702 - $136,900 (plus 15.4% superannuation).Contact Officer: Heather Kopsen, (08) 9325 0682First Nations Contact Officer: Cassie Roberts, (02) 9102 4035Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEDT) Sunday, 16 November 2025