Assistant Director, Families and Safety Branch

Ongoing & Non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 12 months, Flexible working arrangements will be considered
- Woden, ACT (however other NIAA office locations may be considered)
- Location: Woden, ACT (however other NIAA office locations may be considered)
- Application Closing Date: 13-Nov-2024

**Classification**

Executive Level 1 ($121,717 - $138,722)

**Employment Type**

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months)

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

**Flexible Work**

Flexible working arrangements will be considered

**The Opportunity**

The Families and Safety Branch works with First Nations stakeholders and across all governments on justice, gender equality, ending gender-based violence and family and child safety issues.

We are looking for people with strong analytical, stakeholder management and writing skills who want to work on policy and program reforms that are critical to achieving better life outcomes for many First Nations Australians.

The branch works flexibly, with team members located across Australia. The role does require some Canberra hours and travel to Canberra, for example during Parliamentary sitting weeks.

The role requires working with material that can be emotionally impactful or challenging. The agency offers a range psychological safety supports for individuals and teams.

The Assistant Director will influence others, lead policy design and implementation, and engage in genuine partnership with a variety of stakeholders. A variety of work will be undertaken including but not limited to:

- developing, interpreting, evaluating and implementing complex policy and programs for review and publication
- preparing and reviewing draft reports, briefing papers, speeches, Ministerial Correspondence for senior staff and the Senior Executive
- providing advice on more complex areas of policy and programs and overseeing, maintaining and analysing policy and program initiatives to drive change
- liaising with internal and external stakeholders, using networks across the APS to develop policy and provide advice to senior management
- representing the work area and participating in committees and forums in relation to policy and program development and implementation
- engaging with Cabinet and other processes.

To be successful in the role you will be able to demonstrate the following:

- an in-depth understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
- a demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
- a demonstrated capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.
- reviewing, drafting and implementing policy documents
- providing policy advice within one or more of the following areas: First Nations family safety, ending gender-based violence, justice, child safety.
- stakeholder management skills, with a strong understanding of working in partnership
- ability to perform in a dynamic environment working with emotionally impactful and/or challenging material
- a demonstrated record of working in a culturally sensitive manner, with a commitment to furthering cultural intelligence
- ability to identify emerging opportunities or issues and respond quickly to competing priorities.

**Identified Position**

This position is Identified which signifies that the role has strong involvement in matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This position has direct engagement with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers, or is involved in the development of programmes and policy. You will require a high level of cultural competency, including:

- demonstrated understanding of the matters impacting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- demonstrated high level ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- demonstrated high level capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.

**Eligibility**

To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.

**Security Clearance Required**

Baseline Vetting (Protected)

**Contact Officer