Head of Department Secretariat 80%
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:28 January 2026
- Workload:80%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the Baudirektion Kanton Zürich as a leader! Be part of a team focusing on sustainability and environmental protection.
Tasks
- Lead the departmental secretariat with a focus on team support.
- Enhance collaboration between technical sections and administrative tasks.
- Drive digital transformation for efficient operations.
Skills
- Commercial training and leadership experience are required.
- Strong German writing skills are essential.
- Proficiency in digital systems and tools is a must.
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Building Department Canton Zurich
80%
01.05.2026
Head of Department Secretariat
Do you want to be an important hub for circular economy, environmental protection, and water protection? Then become part of the Waste Management and Operations Department! We are committed to less waste, clean soil, and an intact environment. We are looking for a motivated leader to head our department secretariat starting May 2026.
Your tasks
You lead the department secretariat in terms of personnel, organization, and expertise. You support and promote your four employees as well as the apprentice. You ensure that the five technical-scientific sections are optimally supported with the commercial knowledge of the department secretariat. As assistant to the department management, you are a hub within the department, the office, and the building department. Together with the department's leadership team, you help continuously develop administrative and commercial tasks and prepare us for fully digital work.
Your profile
You have a commercial basic education and leadership experience. Leading a team and developing processes excite you. You enjoy diverse, demanding tasks and collaboration far beyond departmental boundaries. Your very good German skills make writing texts easy for you. You are quick in using IT systems and digital work.
Our offer
We work uncomplicated and joyfully in a team. We support each other and want to progress together.
Your contact
Balthasar Thalmann
Head of Waste Management and Operations Department
+41 43 259 39 40
Head of Waste Management and Operations Department
+41 43 259 39 40
Jessica Kälin
Deputy Section Head Department Secretariat
+41 43 259 39 75
Deputy Section Head Department Secretariat
+41 43 259 39 75
Dear personnel service providers! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
The Office for Waste, Water, Energy, and Air is committed to a healthy, safe, and attractive environment in the Canton of Zurich. We ensure the protection and sustainable use of natural resources in the Canton of Zurich. As a supervisory authority, we ensure the supply of clean drinking water and electrical energy, environmentally friendly disposal of waste and wastewater, and protection against flooding. For this, 270 employees work day by day.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main train station.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main train station.
We offer…
Responsible activity
Team
Flexible working time models
Interaction at eye level
Your application process
Pre-selection
First interview
Second interview including company tour
Final decision
