Manager, Aboriginal Service Design

2 months ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

**THE ROLE**
**Manager, Aboriginal Service Design**

The Manager, Aboriginal Service Design is a senior member of the Aboriginal Initiatives Unit in the Family & Sexual Violence Programs Branch, Family Safety Victoria, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

The Manager provides effective leadership of the team responsible for a range of Aboriginal governance structures and provision of high-quality policy, project and reporting support to monitor progress and deliver actions against: _Dhelk Dja: Safe Our Way - Strong Culture, Strong Peoples, Strong Families,_ the Aboriginal 10 year Family Violence Agreement. This team supports the Dhelk Dja Partnership Forum. The Forum is the key governance structure that brings together Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal services and Government to create a future where Aboriginal people live free from family violence.

This role will lead the delivery of critical actions under Dhelk Dja Strategic Priority's three - Self-determining Aboriginal family violence support and services, Priority four - System transformation based on self-determination and Priority five Aboriginal-led and informed innovation, data and research and relevant activities under the Dhelk Dja Three Year Action Plan and the Dhelk Dja 10 Year Agreement.

The Manager will build strong relationships across Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal services, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing and other government departments/agencies to support outcomes in line with _Dhelk Dja_. The Manager role will provide management and leadership support for a team, and work as part of a collaborative Aboriginal Initiatives Unit leadership group.

The role actively works collaboratively with government and non-government stakeholders across the state in ensuring engagement with Aboriginal communities to develop solutions to issues of family violence involving Aboriginal people. The position is tasked with ensuring that there is Aboriginal voice in the coordination of responses to family violence in Aboriginal communities in line with the principle of self-determination.

The successful applicant will require a strong knowledge of Aboriginal culture and principles of self-determination, as well as proven highly developed leadership, negotiation and relationship building skills. They will also require a strong understanding of public policy and the political environment in relation to Aboriginal communities and the Aboriginal Affairs reform agenda.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Forge strong relationships with Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal services and organisations, government and non-government sectors to facilitate a partnership approach to achieving the strategic priorities outlined in the Dhelk Dja 10 Year Agreement.
- Maintain an understanding of issues impacting stakeholders and projects and identify and actively manage emerging issues and areas of risk.
- Maintain accurate records and project management reports to track progress and outcomes of the Dhelk Dja Agreement and the Partnership Forum, and to meet reporting and other government reporting requirements.

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**COVID-19 VACCINATION**

The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current **ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice**, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

**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 Designated role - Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

**HOW TO APPLY**

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.

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