Assistant Director
1 hour ago
Homelessness Services is looking for an experienced and committed individual to join the team in ensuring people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Canberra community, have access to high quality support services and programs to assist in breaking cycles of disadvantage and homelessness.
We are looking for people with demonstrated experience in program development, service design, project and contract management, as well as procurement activities. The successful applicant will possess excellent communication (oral and written), negotiation and engagement capabilities and an ability to develop and use relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders, including as part of commissioning processes with the homelessness sector.
The Assistant Director assists the Director and Senior Director in leading the team and is responsible for developing, monitoring and reporting on funded contracts and programs, including relationship management and providing operational advice on social housing and the specialist homelessness sector.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
**Eligibility/Other Requirements**:
**Knowledge**
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of homelessness issues and of the ACT homelessness sector.
- Demonstrated knowledge of service design, contract management and procurement processes.
**Behaviours**
- A demonstrated commitment to the ACT Public Service Values of collaboration, respect, integrity and innovation.
**Additional requirements**:
**Highly desirable**
- Experience in the management of government contracts.
- Experience in preparing ministerial briefs and related correspondence.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications.
**_ Applications should be submitted to the Contact Officer._**
**Career interest categories**:
Administration and Governance
Leaders and Senior Management
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