Deputy Commonwealth Ombudsman

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The key duties of the position include
The Australian Government is seeking applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the full-time position of Deputy Commonwealth Ombudsman at the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman.
The Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman is a non-corporate government body that works to ensure fair and accountable administrative action by the Australian Government and relevant private sector entities by investigating complaints, reviewing administrative action, and reporting on statutory compliance inspections, in accordance with the Ombudsman Act 1976 .
The Deputy Commonwealth Ombudsman assists the Commonwealth Ombudsman with the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Office and with the development of policies, systems and processes for conducting effective and timely complaint investigations and compliance audits. The Deputy Commonwealth Ombudsman helps to build strong and enduring working relationships with key stakeholders, including the senior staff of government departments and agencies and private sector organisations, represents the Office in a wide range of public forums, and deputises when the Ombudsman is absent.
You will need to be an excellent leader and manager with well-honed conceptual and analytical skills. You will have proven ability to coordinate and lead complex investigations and to engage senior stakeholders from diverse sectors within the Australian community. This will be complemented by highly developed representational skills, sound judgement and a personal style that engenders trust and respect. Experience in administrative law and/or senior government administration would be an advantage for this role.
The Deputy Commonwealth Ombudsman is appointed by the Governor-General, on a full-time basis, for a term of up to 7 years. The preferred location for this appointment is Canberra, however other locations of the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman (Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney) may be considered.
Information about the position, including remuneration, eligibility and selection criteria, and details on how to apply, is available on the Attorney-General's Department website Careers page - https://www.ag.gov.au/about-us/careers/statutory-appointments .
Applications close at 5:00 pm (AEDT) on Friday, 28 February 2025. Enquiries about the position or application process can be emailed to appointments@ag.gov.au .