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Director, First Peoples Programs

1 month ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department of Families Fairness and Housing Full time

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THE ROLE

A rewarding and challenging leadership opportunity exists for a highly experienced Director, First Peoples Partnerships and Programs within the Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Branch in Homes Victoria. The role will lead a newly established Programs and Partnerships Unit which will bring together the Cultural Safety, Strategic Governance & Partnerships teams, and the new First Peoples Home Ownership team.

The Director will work collaboratively across government, the financial services sector, and the First Peoples housing sector to deliver key reform initiatives identified in Mana-na woorn-tyeen maar-takoort: Every Aboriginal Person Has a Home - The Victorian Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Framework. The Director will oversee the design, management and implementation of a range of existing and new initiatives to improve First Peoples housing and home ownership outcomes.

Are You

  • An effective and responsive leader with the ability to provide strategic direction and expert advice to ensure successful delivery of initiatives while managing competing priorities?
  • Experienced in working collaboratively to deliver highly complex large-scale programs to drive economic participation and positive social outcomes for First Peoples?
  • An outcomes focused professional possessing high-level stakeholder management skills with a strong ability to work collaboratively to deliver outcomes?
  • A creative and innovative thinker with the ability to draw on a wide range of resources to develop dynamic and effective solutions for First Peoples and their communities?
Accountabilities Include
  • Lead stakeholder engagement with the First Peoples housing sector on the development and implementation of programs to deliver sector-wide housing and economic outcomes for First Peoples.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders and prepare and present detailed, comprehensive reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on complex matters.
  • Lead the Unit by providing proficient direction and technical support to team members relating to home ownership programs, offering expert financial directions contributing to advanced housing outcomes for First Peoples.
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A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE
The Equal Opportunity Act 2010, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role. This is a Prioritised role - If you are a person with Aboriginal and Torres Islander, you are encouraged to apply. The department will give you priority consideration.

How To Apply
All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) portal.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. 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. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

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