Program Adviser, Aboriginal Engagement

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

**Salary**: $90,067 - $102,192

Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Reference: VG/DFFH/ASDO/485995

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

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**THE ROLE**

The Program Advisor Aboriginal Engagement, North Division contributes to the DFFH strategic directions of earlier and more connected support, and local solutions. The position aims to improve the wellbeing of individuals and communities through the development of opportunities for social and economic participation and to create opportunities for individuals and families to build better lives and achieve their potential by participating in the community and economy.

The role focuses on supporting the delivery of agreed key projects and initiatives, in collaboration with community, inter-sectoral and whole-of-government stakeholders and staff, continuous service monitoring, models of service delivery and a focus on innovative approaches to greater Aboriginal health and wellbeing outcomes in collaboration with Aboriginal community, Aboriginal agencies, and the broader social services and health sectors. This includes enacting place-based approaches which consider the unique characteristics and interactions of people and place when designing and implementing interventions and or investment in a given location or community.

**Are you**:

- An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with skills and experience in engaging with communities to achieve outcomes?
- Committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children, young people, families and communities?
- Capable of forming strong relationships across an organisation to build capability to work in culturally safe and responsive ways?
- Able to work in complexity and support the department to deliver innovative and culturally responsive services?

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Support the negotiation and management of agreements, projects and relationships to achieve departmental program and related outcomes.
- Take responsibility for allocated portfolios or support activities, and/or special projects and service development initiatives.
- Provide expertise, advice and input to the planning and development of innovative service delivery models, integrated service arrangements and redevelopment of existing services for key priority population groups or issues.

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**VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY**

The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's **COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy**(Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Please read in full prior to applying.

**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.