Policy and Program Officer

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Capital Territory Full time
Policy and Program Officer
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Details: Working with Community Services Directorate (CSD) offers you the opportunity to directly contribute to supporting the Canberra Community. Everyday our diverse workforce collaborates and drives client centred services to assist the community in creating a safe and equitable environment across the ACT.

The Strategic Policy Division currently has a permanent vacancy for an Assistant Director to join the Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs.

The Assistant Director Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs will contribute to strategic policy, governance, and advice to the ACT Government on matters of importance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in the ACT.

The role will also contribute to project/s and actions in support of the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement 2019–2028 and the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, as well as contributing to local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community priorities as they arise.

CSD is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: All applicants will require demonstrated understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.

Notes: This is a temporary position available for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please submit a two-page pitch that tells the selection committee about your ability to perform the advertised role (knowledge, experience, skills, behaviour) and why you are the best person for this role. The pitch should:

  • Show that you have the capabilities in "Position Requirements" section of the Position Description including Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities.
  • Demonstrate your capacity to perform the duties and responsibilities detailed in "What You Will Do" at the specified classification including examples of how you have done this in the past.
  • Tell the panel how your abilities, ingenuity, experience, and qualifications make you the best person for this role.

Please include a current curriculum vitae with details of work history (roles, timing, responsibilities, achievements), professional memberships and qualifications and contact details of at least two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.

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This is a temporary position available for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

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