Senior Executive / Manager, Leadership Development & Strategy (Senior Leader Appointments)

Role overview

The Leadership Development & Strategy Cluster shapes leadership and talent development policies and approaches at the Public Service level. Its work is aimed at building leaders and leadership teams who perform strongly today and are able to drive innovation for the future, widening the diversity of experiences, capabilities and viewpoints within the leadership pipeline, and strengthening a shared sense of purpose, identity and values across the leadership community.

This work is carried out in close collaboration with both internal and external partners, including the Civil Service College, the HR community, and leaders across the Public Service.

What you will do

• Handle the full appointment workflow for senior leaders, coordinating closely with HR teams across multiple public agencies to ensure the process runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Assess, propose and help implement technology-enabled improvements that simplify appointment processes, including automation and digital tools developed together with Digitalisation and IT teams.
• Oversee the computation and payout of annual allowance components while maintaining accuracy and alignment with existing policies.

What we are looking for

• Someone who is proactive, resourceful, self-driven, analytical, structured and detail-oriented.
• A dependable collaborator who can also work independently in a fast-moving environment with tight deadlines.
• A person who is committed to delivering strong outcomes and high-quality service, even when it requires extra effort.
• The ability to weigh different viewpoints and arrive at practical, timely decisions and recommendations.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with stakeholders and identify opportunities to work together.
• Prior exposure to recruitment or HR management in the Public Service for at least 2 years would be an added advantage.

Additional information

Candidates are typically informed whether they have been shortlisted within 4 weeks after the job posting closes.