POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director leads the Aboriginal Strategy & Oversight Branch, working collaboratively across the department and in partnership with Aboriginal stakeholders to promote and deliver lasting Aboriginal wellbeing outcomes and facilitate self-determination for Aboriginal organisations and communities in all that we do. You play a key leadership role in the delivery and implementation of Korin Korin Balit-Djak, the department's Aboriginal health, wellbeing and safety strategic plan, and its associated governance and oversight. You support the Senior Executive Director in the leadership of the division and participate in key advisory and governing bodies, projects and connection with community and other key stakeholders.

Why work with us?

• We do work that matters – we work to embed cultural safety and self-determination in all that we do so that Aboriginal communities are empowered to make decisions that improve health, wellbeing safety
• We value Aboriginal ways of knowing and doing – Aboriginal staff are valued for their cultural knowledge and lived experience
• We provide an inclusive and supportive workplace to grow and develop your career, including career mobility in the VPS and a range of  learning and development opportunities
• The department has a dedicated Aboriginal workforce strategy and Aboriginal Staff Network
• We provide flexible work options including a hybrid working model
• You will have access to a culturally safe employee wellbeing and support program that offer holistic services including counselling, finance assist, and career assist as well as support for your family members to access counselling.
• Voluntarily salary packaging options are available 

Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the SPECIAL MEASURES PROVISION of S12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act (VIC). 

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants are encouraged to apply online, submitting a cover letter and a current resume.

Please note: For this position, you are not required to address each of the key selection criteria in a separate written document.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.  

For further information please visit the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing 

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Position Location: 50 Lonsdale St (currently working remotely)

For more information contact: Christina Dickinson via email [email protected] using the subject line: Director - Aboriginal Strategy and Oversight enquiry via EthicalJobs or call 0402 079 092.

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