Gazetted Vacancy

Ongoing & Non-ongoing National Office, Tuggeranong
- APS 5 $80,789 - $86,277
- Kartika Medcraft 02 6146 0953

**About the Stream, Group or Branch**:
As part of the Department of Social Services (the department), the Redress Group is responsible for the administration of the National Redress Scheme (the Scheme) for people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse. The Scheme is a high priority for the Government and the department, with the ongoing commitment to continually improve outcomes for survivors. The Scheme is a high priority for the Government and the department, with the ongoing commitment to continually improve outcomes for survivors.

The Scheme interacts with survivors to provide an outcome that can make a real difference in people’s lives. The Indigenous Service Delivery Stream (ISDS) is a team of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Case Coordinators under the supervision of an Indigenous Team Leader and Indigenous Assistant Director.

**Position Description**:
The ISDS team works to address the increasing demand for culturally appropriate end-to

Key duties include:

- demonstrate self-awareness and ability to self-manage in a complex, changing environment whilst in a diverse team with a high workload in a high risk environment
- sound understanding of ‘Indigenous policy’ and its influence on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, historically and in the contemporary
- communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

What we offer:
The department prides itself on being an employer of choice that embraces the rich diversity of our staff. The department provides paid cultural leave to allow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees to take part in activities associated with their culture, including, but not limited to, NAIDOC week celebrations.

The department also has a dedicated Indigenous Liaison Officer to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff across the network. You will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues across the department within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employee Network, which is supported by our Executive and our Indigenous Champion.

Working for the Redress Group you will be joining a team that has a unique common purpose that are committed to making a difference. The Scheme is a priority for government, which allows us to be responsive to changes. Following the release of the report of the Second Year review of the Scheme there are opportunities to provide suggestions on improvements, draw on your problem solving skills, and work towards an outcome for someone who has experienced abuse.

Within the group, you will have broad exposure to a range of skills that will provide you with ongoing career development. There is a comprehensive, well-established training and development program with individual wellbeing plans and unlimited access to wellbeing support.

Other Information:
As part of working on the Scheme, you will be required to declare any conflicts of interest in relation to the Scheme upon commencement and then regular reviews whilst working on the Scheme. The Redress Group is committed to the wellbeing of staff.

Due to the sensitive nature of the content, a dedicated wellbeing program is available to all staff. Participation in training and wellbeing programs may be compulsory for some roles. Be willing to undertake a psychological assessment, if required.

**Eligibility / Additional Requirements**:
This recruitment process is being used to fill current and future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies. A merit pool of suitable applicants will be created which may be used to fill future vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.

Non-ongoing vacancies will be offered for a period of up to 18 months with the possibility of extension (up to a total period of 3 years). Some of these non-ongoing vacancies may become ongoing in the next 18 months.

Should a position become ongoing then the merit pool established through this selection process may be used to fill the vacancy on an ongoing basis.To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department 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 securi