Assistant Director

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia Australian Government Department of Social Services Full time

National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
- Adelaide - Brisbane - Canberra - Darwin - Hobart - Melbourne Perth - Sydney

**Position Description**:
As part of Safe and Supported: the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2021-2031 (Safe and Supported), the Australian Government is establishing a legislated, independent and empowered National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (National Commissioner). The National Commissioner will be dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights, interests and wellbeing of First Nations children and young people across a range of issues, including the over representation of Indigenous children in out-of-home care.
The National Commission is seeking energetic, motivated and experienced staff to join two new sections which will support work of the National Commissioner.

As an Assistant Director you will be responsible for leading a small team that will collaborate and engage with external and internal stakeholders to support the work of the National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People and their Office, including:

- support the development of a forward workplan for the National Commission
- consult with target audiences and stakeholders on the role of the Commissioner
- build and maintain positive relationships using collaborative skills with a wide range of both internal and external stakeholders, including state and territory governments and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partners to anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs and expectations
- lead research and analysis of information and data from a wide range of sources to inform policy and legislation development
- write high quality policy papers including research and discussion papers, consultation papers, briefs, submissions and correspondence.

**Eligibility / Additional Requirements**:
To be eligible for employment, you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the National Commission will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.

**Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance**:
The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).

Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.

**Type / Length of Vacancy**: Ongoing / Non-ongoing

**Contact Officer Name**: Madeline Mitchell

**Contact Officer Phone**: 02 5162 6650

**Application Closing Date**:01-Dec-2024

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