Assistant Secretary Immigration Service Delivery

Department Of Justice

Dublin

The Department of Justice has overall responsibility for public policy and administration in respect of criminal justice, public safety, civil and family law, national security, immigration and data protection issues. Its vision is for “a safe, fair and inclusive Ireland” achieved through working together to advance community and national security, promote justice and equality and safeguard human rights. The Department employs over 2,700 people directly and has responsibility for the Justice sector, with overall 25,000 staff and a budget of €3 billion.  The Assistant Secretary role is a top tier leadership position in the Department. Reporting to the Deputy Secretary General, Civil Justice, the Assistant Secretary will lead at a national level for immigration service delivery.  As such they will be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of customer focused services, with a strong human rights focus and will lead process and culture change to deliver on objectives.     The successful candidate will have:   • A proven record of accomplishment as a leader and senior manager leading teams in a large or complex organisation, with a capacity for sound judgement and strategic decision making;    • A demonstrable track record in customer focused service delivery and engendering a positive workplace culture in complex environments with competing demands and priorities;      • A broad knowledge of relevant legislative and policy frameworks, in particular immigration and border security, at both national and international level and of international developments in the area, or a proven capacity to develop it quickly;    • Knowledge of, or capacity to acquire quickly, a broad understanding of the Department’s wide range of responsibilities at national and international level, and a capacity to relate effectively to the political process;   • A proven track record in effective interpersonal skills, managing relationships, winning people over in a change environment and providing developmental leadership and managing for results;   Further information on this significant opportunity including details on how to apply is available on www.publicjobs.ie    This is a Top Level Appointments Committee position.   If you feel you would benefit from a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Eamonn Purcell on Eamonn.purcell@publicjobs.ie    The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 15:00 on Thursday 11th February, 2021.    We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.

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